James “Woody” “Eddy” Woodard, 76, of Apache Junction, AZ passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020, peacefully in his home, with his wife Marsha K. Woodard by his side.
Born Thursday, April 29, 1943 in Bennington, Vermont to Clayton and Mary (Brown) Woodard. Woody or Eddy, as some friends knew him, would be described as a car enthusiast, family man, fun-loving, and the life of every party. He always had a joke or two to share. Woody “Eddy” was devoted to his wife of almost 10 years.
He grew up in Hoosick Falls, New York, working on the family farm. At the early age of 17, Woody “Eddy” joined the Marine Corps. He served 4 years active and 2 years in the Reserves. After serving in the United States Marine Corps, Woody lived in Hoosick Falls until moving to Apache Junction, Arizona in November of 1978. He had a fulfilling career with the Department of Corrections and retired with honors in June of 2003.
His passion was working on and with all kinds of cars. There wasn’t a person or a car that he wouldn’t help if he could. He LOVED car shows of all kinds, all old western movies, enjoyed dancing, playing cards, and cribbage. He was always up for a road trip and adventure, Marsha planned many day weekend trips.
Woody “Eddy” is preceded in death by his parents and 4 siblings. He is survived by his wife, Marsha, 3 daughters: Colleen (Terry) Earll, Mary Jacobie, and Tina (Jeff) Butler; 2 sons by marriage: John (April) Hall and Chris Hall; 6 grandchildren, 3 grandchildren by marriage, and 1 great-grandchild. He is also survived by 2 sisters, and many nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at Mountain View Funeral Home and Cemetery performed by Pastor Ben Lee, where Woody will be laid to rest.
Services are closed to the public, however those who wish can attend virtually by using the links below.
Visitation and Viewing
10:00am – 1:00pm, Thursday, April 23, 2020
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86374718942?pwd=MkdOQ3J3VmVOTktyaXJON2Q4YnU1Zz09
Meeting ID: 863 7471 8942
Password: 005542
Funeral Service and Committal Service
1:00pm, Friday, April 24, 2020
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87389268315?pwd=N1U1QitRVXNkUFU3cVNuY0FTMmczUT09
Meeting ID: 873 8926 8315
Password: 010200
R.I.P. big brother I’ll miss you so much, we had a lotta good times together and I enjoyed your company and friendship. My prayers ❤️ go out to the family and your wife, May God bless your family and friends.
Mr woody we will miss you very much you were such a nice caring man. Love sylvia
Woody will be missed by so many. He always had a fun smile on his face and loved to tell stories. He definitely loved showing off his latest sweet car too! We will miss you Woody! Saying prayers for his sweet wife Marsha and those precious grandchildren who loved hanging out with him. ❤️
Grandpa you will be missed. We didn’t get to hang out as much as I hoped we could. However I hope we all make you proud. We will continue in your spirit and admiration!
Love from us both Pornsiri & Terrence Earle.
Woody, R.I.P. we will miss ya but we are encouraged that you are no longer suffering. I will always be there for, your wife and my dear friend. Marsha. We talk about the many memories you made with all of us. Our love for ya will never fade. We will see ya when we get to heaven. Always, your friend Brenda Studebaker
Rest in Peace , Dear Woody.. I am a friend of your wife Marsha, watch over her as an Angel in heaven, as she loves you so much. Amen.
Ed you were an amazing friend and brother in law. I’ve know you for a very long time . I will miss your laugh , jokes, your wisdom and much more . Fly high my great friend. I’m happy for you , till we meet again . Love and miss you so much.
Thinking of you at this time Marsha! Praying for comfort in the Almighty God! Your life will be forever changed, but you have a lot of great memories! Woody will be missed by many!
You’re classmate and friend Kim Armstrong Beckett
Rest in peace uncle ed. You will always be my uncle to me. See you on the other side soon. Tell gram I love and miss her. Until then, See you soon 🙂
Ed you were a great friend, a great brother in law and was always a part of our family and you always will be. We grew up loving you so much as a brother and enjoyed alot of fun times we all together. I always enjoyed when you use to take all of us kids for rides through west hoosick. I will alwaus miss your joking around and your laughter. I will miss you so much. R.I.P brother I love you.
Ed I’m going to miss you deeply, but you will alway’s be in my thoughts and in my heart! Im gonna cherish the memories i have from when you were home, for my graduation and my party. Love you for ever, may you rip my deepest sympathy gose out to your wife Martha family and friend’s ❤
Nice Wayne, Im quite sure he will see mom. Mom liked Ed alot.