Harold Roy Woodrom

Harold Roy Woodrom Sr, age 88, of Wildwood, Texas, left his earthly home to enter heaven with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday evening, March 29, 2025. His death was peaceful, and he was surrounded by his three loving children and devoted and beautiful wife of nearly 44 years, Marilyn.

Harold was born in Port Neches, Texas to Ola Blanche George Woodrom and Bethel Sylvester Woodrom on January 29, 1937. He grew up in Port Neches alongside his older brother (8 years his elder), Elton Woodrom, whom he admired greatly. After High School, he was accepted into East Texas Bible College in Marshall, Texas. After one year of Bible college, he enlisted for six years in the U.S. Marine Corp and entered active duty on January 23, 1957. On February 1, 1960, after several commendations and advancements Corporal Woodrom was transferred to the Marine Corp Reserves until his honorable discharge on January 23, 1963. He returned home to his family and in 1964 began his 30-year career at DuPont Beaumont Works refinery in Nederland, Texas. After retiring, he was hired as a consultant for DuPont to oversee several new operations including a multi-year stint in Gijón, Austurias, Spain.

He and Marilyn built a beautiful life and home and have resided in the Wildwood community for the past 31 years where he served on many committees, as well as, on the Board of Directors. He had an extreme love for adventure and he and Marilyn traveled the world. He was an exceptional flower gardener and made sure to pass on this love of flowers to his family and friends. Both Harold and Marilyn have remained faithful and very active in their church and their community. Harold remained very patriotic and ensured that each 4^th of July was a huge celebration in their community. He took it upon himself to raise, lower, and care for the flags raised at Wildwood and within the surrounding community. He was actively involved in the local VFW, volunteered to transport local veterans to their VA appointments in Houston, and participated in as many military funerals as his time allowed. He was an AARP volunteer as a driver safety instructor to the elderly.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; his son, Harold Roy Woodrom, Jr. and wife, Lisa Woodrom along with grandchildren, Madison and Kelsey Woodrom; his daughter, Regina Woodrom; and his daughter, Rebecca Reid and husband, Lynn Reid. He is also survived by his stepson, Tim Blount and his wife, Lynn, along with grandchildren, Taylor Blount; Paige and Noah Scharchburg and great-grandson, Murphy; and his stepdaughter, Jaime Edwards and husband, Pat Edwards, and granddaughter Alexandria Meaux. Also very close to his heart, his niece, Karen and her husband Craig Pursell of Spring and their children and grandchildren, his nephew, Elton Woodrom Jr. and his wife Janiece of New Braunfels and their children and grandchildren, and his niece, Jan and her husband, Steve Fry of Kerrville.

Harold is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Alice; brother, Elton; and sister-in-law Patsy Woodrom.

A celebration of life and visitation will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m., at the Wildwood Community Church, 5943 FM 3063, Wildwood Texas, followed by Military Honors and a Memorial Service at 1:00 p.m. Immediately following the service, a procession will lead to the graveside service at 3:00 p.m., at Oak Bluff Cemetery in Port Neches, Texas, under the direction of Broussard’s, 530 West Monroe, Kountze. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Wildwood Community Church, P O Box 332, Village Mills Texas 77663.