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Bryant Nelson "Woody" Woodell, age 74, of Sanford, NC, died Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at the FirstHealth Hospice House.
He was born in Lee County, NC on April 19, 1942 to the late James Bryant Woodell and Clara Mae Dupree Woodell.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Larry Wayne Woodell.
Woody served our country in the United States Army, graduated from Sanford Business College, was a member of the Elks and retired as a store manager of the Pantry/Kangaroo. He also worked as an agent for Life of Virginia, worked at Twin City Dry Cleaners, Wicker Mart and Professional Uniforms.
He met with his friends “The Rowdy Bunch” once a month for lunch; however his most important job was being his “granddaughter Kelsie’s nanny”.
He is survived by his wife Dianne Hight Woodell; daughter Suzanne Woodell both of the home; daughter Sharon W. Saunders and husband Kris of Sanford and granddaughter Kelsie Saunders.
The family will receive friends Saturday, January 14, 2017 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home and the funeral service will follow in the chapel of the funeral home with Chaplain Joel Cameron officiating. Burial will follow at Cool Springs Baptist Church cemetery.
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Phil Senter
I was sorry to hear the news of the passing of Woody. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this difficult time. It was great to see Woody at the Rowdy Bunch gatherings that I attended. It will not be the same seeing Woody's emty seat at our gatherings.
Sidney Cates (Friend Of Class)
Knew Woody well during later school years. May God give grace to his family. Ps 23:1
Bob Kelly
From Penny Hackney (Thomas):
I am again so sad to hear about the passing of another Sanford Central High School of the class of 1961. Woody was quite a lovely man and a friend in years past. I pray for his family and friends.
Lewis T. Holder
Many of us will be attending Woody's Memorial Service today, and we will certainly miss Woody's presence in the future; especially, the Rowdy Bunch, in which Woody was such a devoted attendee.
Becky Yarborough (Harris)
I will misshim very much have known him most of y life was a good friend Sorry could not attend the serviice but will be thinking of family and praying for them. Beckie Yarborough Harris