James Richard Woodard
March 1, 1951 – May 19, 2016

James Richard Woodard, 65, of Calvary, GA, passed away at Grady General Hospital in Cairo, GA, on Thursday, May 19, 2016. No services are planned at this time.

Mr. Woodard was born on March 1, 1951, in Bartow, FL, to the late John Robert Woodard and the late Helen Grantham Woodard. He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was awarded a Purple Heart Medal. He was a truck driver with Cemex for over 25 years. James loved to fish and spend time with his family. He was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include: special friend, Marcia McDowell of Calvary, GA; sister, Robin Antill of Calvary, GA; six children; an abundance of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; niece, Sharon Handley (Melvin) of Cairo, GA; nephews, James Woodard of Cairo, GA; and great nieces and nephews, Tyler Woodard, Destiny Woodard, Alleigh Woodard, Aubrey Woodard, all of Cairo, GA, Ty Handley, Chevy Handley, Gunner Handley, all of Cairo, GA.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; brother, Larry Woodard; and a sister, Sharon Zipper.