Whole Lee “legend” Ernie Woods has officially announced his retirement from the famed Strip District business. On Monday, the business issued a statement saying Woods was preparing to retire, marking the “end of an era” after 30 years as a parking lot manager. “Ernie has received an outpouring of love and support from his Holly teammates and beloved customers during this special time,” the statement said. “Ernie always said that what he loved most about his job was the friendships he built with the customers at Whole’s.” Woods is originally from Alabama and found his way to Pittsburgh after serving in the military, the statement said. There is. He began working as a transit worker in the city, often waiting outside a Wholeley’s store and offering rides to Wholeley’s customers. According to the statement, Mr. Wholey asked Mr. Woods to wear a “golden name tag” and become the company’s official driver. Soon, he was offered the position of Wholey’s parking lot manager and has been in the business ever since. To commemorate Woods’ 30 years of service and his upcoming birthday, Holly’s will hold a celebration at noon on October 26th.
Pittsburgh —
Whole Lee “legend” Ernie Woods has officially announced his retirement from the famed Strip District business.
The company issued a statement Monday saying Woods is preparing to retire after 30 years as a parking lot manager, and his final day on Oct. 26 will be the “end of an era.”
“Ernie has received an outpouring of love and support from his Holly teammates and beloved customers during this special time,” the statement said. “Ernie always said that his favorite part of his job was the friendships he built with Wholeleys customers.”
Woods is originally from Alabama and moved to Pittsburgh after serving in the military, the statement said. He began working as a transit worker in the city, often waiting outside a Wholeley’s store and offering rides to Wholeley’s customers.
Halley asked Woods to wear a “golden name tag” and become the company’s official driver, according to the statement. Soon, he was offered the position of Wholey’s parking manager and has been in the business ever since.
To commemorate Woods’ 30 years of service and his upcoming birthday, Hallies will hold a celebration at noon on October 26th.
