Hausey Lee Woodfolk Jr.

Hausey Lee Woodfolk Jr., was born in Caroline County, Virginia, on April 2nd, 1941. He was the fourth of seven children of the late Hausey Lee Woodfolk Sr. and Dollie Norman Woodfolk.
Hausey grew up in Caroline, and attended the public schools in that county. He graduated from Union High School in 1959 and was first employed at Mary Washington Hospital as an intern. He wed Mary Jones and had two sons (Hausey III and Wilber O’Brian). When his older cousin George Louis, returned from the military, he taught Hausey to cut hair. He was then licensed as a barber and cut hair in Fredericksburg, Bowling Green and King George, Virginia. He served those communities as a barber over the next 40 years. Sonny, as he was called by many, was employed at the FMC Waste Water Treatment Plant for several years also.
On October 21st, 1967, Hausey married Velma Harris. Four years later, a precious daughter, Melva Rochelle was added to their family. They remained married until Velma’s passing in 2014. He began his government work career at the General Service Administration (GSA) where he worked for 30 years before he retired. During his 30-year tenure, he received several awards and recognition for outstanding service.He was also a member of the Free and Accepted Masons of Welcome Lodge 125. While a member, he ascended to one of the highest levels in the organization and served as a Worshipful Master. He also served the Mason’s sister organization, the Eastern Stars during this time.
Hausey was a self-taught fix-it man or “Jack-of-all trades” around the house. He also did some car repair, plumbing work and he loved hunting, and fishing. Above all else, please don’t forget that he was a DIE-HARD Redskins’ Fan!
Hausey joined Zion Grove Baptist Church at an early age. He served on several committees while a member there. He also served as Chairman of the Trustee board for many years before retiring in 2019.

Hausey was proceed in death by his wife of 48 years, Velma Woodfolk. He leaves to cherish his memory, two (2) sons, Hausey Lee Woodfolk III (Denise), Wilbur O’Brian Woodfolk (Sylvia), and one daughter, Melva Woodfolk. Five sisters; Alice Kenney, Gloria Reynolds, Juanita Hill, Sheila Foster, Sharon Dickerson (Michael) and one brother; William Woodfolk (Anita). Ten (10) grandchildren – two, of which were very special to him. Tanisha and Brandie that were loved dearly and raised more like his children since both he and Velma were instrumental in their upbringing. Hausey also had nineteen (19) great-grandchildren – two, of which have lived with him for all of their lives, Kemontre and Shaniyah; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.