D. Woolbright, Jr.

D. Boyce Woolbright, Jr., 89, husband of Elizabeth Lanford Woolbright, died Wednesday, January 4, 2012, at Mary Black Memorial Hospital. Boyce was born August 12, 1922, in Seneca, SC, to his parents, the late Deward B. Woolbright, Sr., and Blonde Anderson Woolbright. The family later settled in Spartanburg and he graduated from Spartanburg High School and attended Wofford College where he was a member of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity. While attending Wofford he worked with his father's company, Todd-Woolbright Wholesale grocery business. In 1942 he married "Lib". During this time the United States was preparing for World War II. Boyce enlisted in the U. S. Army, joining the 8th 12th Ordinance Depot Company. The company was sent to the European theater where he served for three years. After the war, the members of the 8th 12th formed the 8th 12th Buddy Club and have met together once each year since that time. Upon returning from the war, Boyce went into accounting. He worked at several large companies in Spartanburg, including Piedmont Iron Works and Beverage Air. Later, he worked at BASF Wyandotte Company as controller until his retirement. Boyce is survived by his loving wife "Lib"; his son, Boyce "Bo" Woolbright, III, and his wife Duveen Lysaght Woolbright; his daughter, Mary Elizabeth "Bib" Gosnell; two granddaughters, Michelle F. Woolbright and Ebby Elizabeth Woolbright; and one grandson, Boyce L. Woolbright. He is predeceased by another grandson, David "Davie" N. Gosnell, Jr. Visitation will be 1:00-1:45 PM Saturday, January 7, 2012, at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 PM, in the Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Robert C. Morgan and the Rev. Bill Adams. Private interment will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation, PO Box 515, Northampton MA 01061-0515; or Foster Parent Association (FPA), c/o Foster Care Spartanburg, 630 Chesnee Hwy, Spartanburg, SC 29303. The family is at the home at 121 Galaxie Place, Spartanburg, SC 29307. Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of D. Boyce Woolbright, Jr. please visit our Sympathy Store.