HILLIARD, Fla. — Roland Womack, 76, of Hilliard, Fla., departed his earthly life Monday, March 20, 2023 to join his Savior in Glory surrounded by his loving family. Womack was born in Webster County, Miss., to the late John and Viola Spruill Womack. The youngest of four children, he was a mischievous boy who loved playing outdoors and exploring God’s creation. The many stories he told of his childhood brought much laughter to his family through the years. During his youth, the family moved from Mississippi to West Palm Beach, Fla. He spent many years living in West Palm Beach where he attended graduated from West Palm Beach High School. Womack also met his one true love, Marie Wood. Upon finishing high school, he joined the United States Navy. Womack was a member of the Navy SeaBees. His unit was responsible for building roads, bridges, and assisting in other projects. During his time in the Navy, Womack served one tour in Vietnam and two tours of Cuba. He was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal and the National Service Medal for his service. A skilled tradesman, Womack worked for many years as a mechanic. He owned and operated Womack’s Service Station in Blackshear for many years. After closing his service station, he worked as a mechanic with Waters Ford in Blackshear as well as Crosby Pontiac in Waycross. While mechanic work was his source of income, Womack was also skilled in woodwork and welding. Together with his wife, he enjoyed spending his later years making beautiful wood furnishings for family and friends. While Womack took pride in his skills as a tradesman, he knew where those skills came from. He was a dedicated servant to his Lord and Savior and would gladly let you know that any skills he had were a gift from God. He served the Lord as a member of First Baptist Church in Blackshear for many years where he was ordained as a deacon in 1974. In addition to serving as a deacon, he also taught R.A.’s, worked with the men's ministry, and served on numerous committees. Following a transition back to Florida in 1995, Womack joined Buford Grove Baptist Church where he continued in God’s service. He served as Sunday School teacher and served many years as chairman of deacons. His love for God showed through in his everyday life and he was a shining Christian example for his family and friends. Next to his love for his Savior, Womack’s greatest love was his family. He cherished the time that he was able to spend with them. His face would light up with a glow when his children, grandchildren, or great grandchildren entered the room. Womack enjoyed taking trips with them and got much joy from teaching the many skills that will serve them well through their lives. His grandchildren will all cherish the memories of spending time riding the lawnmower with “grandaddy”. In addition to his parents, Womack was preceded in death by an infant son; his brothers John Earl Womack and Rex Womack and Rex’s wife, Carolyn; as well as his mother- and father-in-law, Walter and Juell Wood. Womack is survived by his loving and caring wife, Marie Wood Womack of Hilliard, Fla.; two daughters, Vicki Beckham (husband Chad) of Blackshear and Melissa Herrin (husband Levi) of Waycross; six grandchildren, Katelyn Crews (husband Rodney) of Kingsland, Todd Flannery of Yulee, Fla., Graci Beckham of Blackshear, Christopher Moore of Goose Creek, S.C., and Rhett and Layton Herrin of Waycross; three great-grandchildren, Jamie and Hadley Crews of Kingsland and Waylen Flannery of Yulee, Fla.; one sister, Patricia May (husband David) of Mississippi; a sister-in-law, JoAnn Womack of Mississippi; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. A funeral service was held Friday, March 24 in the sanctuary of Buford Grove Baptist Church in Hilliard, Fla. Burial was held in a private ceremony at the National Cemetery in Jacksonville. The deacons of Buford Grove served as honorary pallbearers. Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.milesodumfuneralhome.com. Miles-Odum Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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