Henry L. Womack Obituary (1936 - 2018)

Henry L Womack was born October 3, 1936. He quietly went on to rest on July 1, 2018. He leaves to cherish his wife, Betty Womack with whom he shared 50 plus years of marriage. He had five sisters (one deceased), four brothers (three deceased) and a host of other family members. He was born in Java, VA. He attended Virginia local schools and graduated from Gretna High School, Gretna, VA. He then served in the Air Force and after his discharge went to work at TWA (Trans World Airlines) located in California. Henry later took a position with Hewlett and Packard as a computer engineer and District manager. He retired from Hewlett and Packard and proudly picked up odd and end jobs in pharmacy, giving candy to people at all of his stops. He loved to cook and entertain in his home as he traveled throughout the country. His passion was playing cards, driving to Charlottesville, VA to get cases of apples for everyone (at least 31 cases) to give out to bowlers and friends. His most loved hobby was bowling. He served as President of the Richmond Senate TNBA (The National Bowling Association) and was inducted into the Hall of Fame of TNBA 2010. Later he served as President of the Odds and Ends Bowling League for several years. He continued to bowl and attend bowling tournaments with his messenger bowling club. Henry also founded the Womack Double Tournament making his friend, Walter Mallory, Assistant Director. Bowling was his desire and he had a great compassion for helping new bowlers and youths that were interested in learning the sport of bowling. His life was well lived. A viewing will be held Friday 6-8PM at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St. Funeral services will be held on Saturday July 14, 2018 at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St at 1 PM.