Arlie Wolfe
Arlie Lee Wolfe, 79, of Middlebrook, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, March 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, at home.
He was born in Bath County on April 25, 1946 to the late Jesse Wolfe and Janetta Hull Wolfe.
Arlie worked at Cars For Less as a mechanic and later retired from Henry’s Funeral Home as a maintenance man. He served in the United States Navy and was a veteran of the Vietnam War where he received a Bronze Star and Vietnam Service Medal.
Arlie had a farmer’s heart and loved living on his farm in the mountains. His love for cutting wood was his kind of vacation. No tree was safe around him. He loved the Lord with a sincerity that guided his choices, shaped his character, and touched everyone who crossed his path. His faith wasn’t something he spoke about loudly—it was something he lived, humbly and consistently.
Family was the center of his world. Whether he was offering a steady hand, a listening ear, a word of encouragement, or finding mushrooms for anyone who was unable to hunt them. He had a servant’s heart and was always found helping the elderly and children. He showed his love through action. He was the one people called when something broke, when someone needed help, or when life felt too heavy. And he always showed up—no hesitation, no complaint.
A true outdoors man, Arlie felt closest to God under open skies and in the mountains. His love for the mountains gained him his nickname "Mountain Goat". He found joy in the simple beauties of the world: early mornings in the woods at his favorite hunting spot, out on the farm with his cows, and long days spent working with his hands. There was little he couldn’t fix, build, or figure out. If something needed doing, he did it.
Those who knew him will remember his generosity, his steady presence, and the way he made life better just by being in it. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, strength, and unwavering love. He had a contagious smile, the kind that made you forget what you were worried about. He attended the Deerfield Church of God and would witness to anyone who would listen.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant sister, Mary Katherine Wolfe; brothers, Roy, Donnie and Isaac Wolfe; sisters, Violet Andrews and Betty Howe; half-brothers, Jesse L., Fredrick H. and Henry W. Wolfe; half-sisters, Audrey W. Wolfe, Sylvia Ferrell and Della W. Ervin;sisters-in-law, Rosa “Tootie” Wolfe, Anne Coyle, Margie Harkness; brothers-in-law, James Andrews, Joey, Mike and Jimmy Higgins and his great-granddaughter, Penelope Sprouse, who was the light of his life.
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Joan Elizabeth Wolfe; daughters, Joann Wolfe of Staunton, Maryann Sheets (Gary); son, Arlie Lee Wolfe Jr. (Tammy) of Middlebrook; grandchildren, Rachel Sprouse, Jacob Glover (Courtney), Andrew Fields (Trinity), Matthew Sheets (Carter), Travis Sheets, Jessica Wolfe (Joey Harlow), Austin Wolfe (Kierra Robertson), Ashley Camden (Chad Pietsch), Amber Hanes (Davey), Cody Campbell; great grandchildren, Eleanor Sprouse, Madison “Mattie” Hanson, Paisley and Kinsley Glover, Scarlett and Everett Fields, Brenick Sheets, Wrenley Wolfe, Joanna Harlow, Luca Favero, London and Milana Pietsch, Dalton, Evan, and Tatum Hanes; siblings, Rodney Wolfe of Florida and Donna Falls of Harrisonburg; sisters-in-law, Mary Linda Wolfe of Middlebrook, Marie McGee (John) of PA; brothers-in-law, Tommy Higgins (Theresa) of PA, Clayton Howe of Harrisonburg and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be at a later time and there will be no viewing per his request. Charlton and Groome Funeral Home, 619 Lifecore Drive, Fishersville, VA 22939 is handling all arrangements.
The family extends a special thanks to caregivers, Hospice of the Shenandoah (Loren Keys and Teresa Sorrells), Dr. Rob Marsh and Dr. Barry Perkins, Visiting Angels (Teresa Diggs), Primary caregiver Joan Wolfe, other caregivers (Joann and Mary Linda Wolfe) and family members as needed.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be made to the Deerfield Church of God,Parkinson's Foundation, chdcoalition.org, Hospice of the Shenandoah – Augusta Health, Dementia Society of America®or a charity of your choice.
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