Sgt. James

Arthur Woolforlk, Sr.

SGT. James Arthur Woolforlk, Sr., was born on June 18, 1947, to the late Mr. James Holland and Mrs. Alberta Holland in Griffin, Georgia. SGT James was a proud member of the graduating Class of 1965, from Fairmont High School, where he was a drummer in the Fairmont High School Marching Band. At and early age, SGT. Woolforlk accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and carried his faith as a member at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.

In 1966, SGT. Woolforlk enlisted in the United States Army, proudly serving his country and fighting in the Vietnam War. SGT. Woolforlk was in the second graduating class from Southern Technical College in 1969, whereby, he became the first of three African American men employed by the Southern Railway from Griffin, Georgia. SGT. Woolforlk and Ms. Betty Sherman-Woolforlk met at Fairmont High School and they were united in holy matrimony in 1969.

His dependable nature made him someone that family, friends, and those in his community could count on. SGT. Woolforlk would often provide transportation to many in the community.

On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, SGT. James Arthur Woolforlk, Sr., peacefully departed his earthly home and entered into eternal rest. He was preceded in death by his father, Mr. James Holland, his mother, Mrs. Alberta Holland, his brother, David Woolforlk, and his sisters, Jerri Ridgeway, and Josephine Ellis.

SGT. James Arthuir Woolforlk, Sr., leaves to cherish his memories to his four children, James Arthur (Lisa) Woolforlk, Jr., Cassandra Woolforlk-Ambles, Jamie Woolforlk (James) Mann, and Pastor Angela Robinson (Marcus) Askins, 15 grandcholdren, 16 great grandchildren, two sisters, Bertha Woolforlk, and Thelma Woolforlk. He also leaves a hosy of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and loved ones who will miss him dearly.

Visitation for SGT. James Arthur Woolforlk, Sr., will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. Service wil Military Honors will be he;d on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one houyr prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Minister Terry Miller, Jr., (Grandson) is the Eulogist. Pastor James Walker is the Officiant.