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James Alton Woodard

Funeral service for Mr. James Alton Woodard, age 79, of Petersburg, TN, will be conducted Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at 10 a.m. at Higgins Funeral Home with Rev. Don Hudson officiating. Burial will follow in Talley Cemetery. Mr. Woodard passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016 at his residence.

Mr. Woodard was a native of Bedford Co., TN, the son of the late Emmett and Clara Casteel Woodard. He was a crane operator for ICP Products and a member of the Howell Church of Christ.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years Ruby Joyce Sullivan Woodard of Petersburg, TN, daughter Felicia Sons of Winchester, TN, sons Barry (Andrea) Woodard of Lewisburg, TN, Jeff (Axie) Barnes of Petersburg, TN, sisters Wilma (G.W.) Sanders , Alice Garett, Louise (Jack) Massey, Shirley (Tommy) Bledsoe and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by brother Jerry W. Woodard.

Visitation with the family will be Tuesday, August 2, 2016 from 5 until 8 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home.

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14 Comments To "James Alton Woodard"

#1 Comment By Ronnie & Patricia Lawrence On August 1, 2016 @ 7:46 pm

Alton will be missed by so many people. He was a friend to all who came in contact with him. I worked with him at ICP> May God be with you.

#2 Comment By Stan Roberts On August 1, 2016 @ 7:49 pm

Sorry for the loss, prayers for the family and may God provide comfort to all.

#3 Comment By jeff wilson On August 1, 2016 @ 8:01 pm

Sorry for your loss Jeff . Keeping you and your family in our prayers

#4 Comment By lynn and marcella scott On August 1, 2016 @ 9:02 pm

With our deepest Sympathy to the family.

#5 Comment By Gail Mills On August 1, 2016 @ 9:41 pm

So sorry to hear of Mr. Alton’s passing. My prayers are with you as you go through this period of your life. God bless you

#6 Comment By connie arnold On August 2, 2016 @ 2:18 am

Ruby and family so sorry for you loss my prayer and thoughts are with the family connie Arnold

#7 Comment By Donna Kay On August 2, 2016 @ 2:58 am

Papa, I love you so much & will miss you.

#8 Comment By Junior and Betty Watkins On August 2, 2016 @ 12:07 pm

Sorry for your loss. Alton was a dear friend,will be remembering you in our prayers! With GOD’S Blessings!

#9 Comment By The Wainwrights On August 3, 2016 @ 3:00 am

I’m so sorry & deepest sympathy Felicia, Donna, Ethan, Eli & Chad
I love yall

#10 Comment By Debbie Gentry Miahnahri On August 3, 2016 @ 2:19 pm

Ms, Ruby, Jeff, Felicia, & Barry, So sorry for your loss, Please know you are in my prayers now and in the coming days.

#11 Comment By Brenda Burns On August 4, 2016 @ 2:08 pm

So Sorry Jeff and Felicia and Family for your loss. God Bless you all .Brenda & Joe Burns

#12 Comment By Jimmy and Dena Kincaid On August 4, 2016 @ 4:57 pm

So very sorry to hear about Mr. Alton. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.

#13 Comment By Janet Pamplin On August 4, 2016 @ 11:51 pm

So sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.

#14 Comment By Veronica Miller-Windows On August 19, 2016 @ 3:24 am

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Jeff…..I’m so sorry for your loss~