Dr. Glenn Marselle Woolf

Dr. Woolf, of Charlotte, NC, died November 7, 2012. He was born October 3, 1925 in Piedmont, Alabama. Following graduation from Piedmont High, he attended Auburn Polytechnical Institute. He was transferred to Emory University upon his acceptance in the U.S. Navy’s V12 program. Later he was transferred to the University of South Carolina.

While at USC, he met his future wife, Ann Harrill. After receiving his commission and her graduation, they were married in Seattle, Washington in November, 1946. Following his separation from the navy, he went back to Emory University, where he received his Master’s in Psychology, and then went on to the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, where he obtained his Phd in Psychology.

For over 50 years he worked as a Management Psychologist, consulting with a diverse variety of businesses throughout the country. After retirement he continued to keep up with current events, read a variety of literature, and add to his computer knowledge.

Dr. Woolf enjoyed traveling and visiting many parts of the world, and had the rare distinction of being able to have spent time on all seven continents. He was one of the first members of the North Carolina Board of Psychological Examiners, and served on the board of many organizations, including Western Carolina University Business Council, Opera Carolina and the Charlotte Speech and Hearing Center, among others.

Dr. Woolf was predeceased by his wife of over 60 years, and his brother, Herbert Woolf. He is survived by son, Steve Woolf and wife Karen; daughter, Glenda Woolf; and son, Mark Woolf and wife Kathleen. There are six grandchildren: Libby Woolf, Samuel Hay, Rachel Hay, James Woolf, Daniel Hay and Brad Woolf. He is also survived by his brothers, Warren Woolf and Raymond Woolf; many nieces and nephews; and special friends, Leslie Armstrong, Maria and Chris Scott, and Larn and Jonathan Phillips.

In lieu of a formal service, the family invites friends for a sharing of memories from 3:00 to 5:00 pm, Saturday, November 10th at the family home.

This honorable man will be missed.

Any memorial gifts can be made to Charlotte Region Hospice and Palliative Care, the Alzheimer’s Association or the Monroe Road Animal Hospital Stray and Homeless Animal Fund.