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William T “Bill” Woodard

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Birth	:	6 Oct 1926 Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida, USA
Death	:	6 Apr 2013 Chiefland, Levy County, Florida, USA
Burial	:	Forest Meadows Memorial Park East, Gainesville, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate	:	29.6382275, -82.2782440
Plot	:	Military Garden of Honor
Description	:	William T. "Bill" Woodard, passed away on April 6th, 2013, at Chiefland Haven Hospice. Mr. Woodard was born to David Woodard and Bell Tyre Woodard on October 26, 1926. He was born in Gainesville, and lived all of his life there. Bill was a Navy veteran of WWII (Invasion of Okinawa), and loved his country. He passed the importance of loving one's country to all his children and grandchildren. He was a past Post Commander of the VFW, as well as, a life member of the VFW. During his time of being commander he helped to bring the VA Hospital... Read More	William T. "Bill" Woodard, passed away on April 6th, 2013, at Chiefland Haven Hospice. Mr. Woodard was born to David Woodard and Bell Tyre Woodard on October 26, 1926. He was born in Gainesville, and lived all of his life there. Bill was a Navy veteran of WWII (Invasion of Okinawa), and loved his country. He passed the importance of loving one's country to all his children and grandchildren. He was a past Post Commander of the VFW, as well as, a life member of the VFW. During his time of being commander he helped to bring the VA Hospital to Gainesville. Being born and raised in southeast Gainesville, he loved eating at Louis' Hamburgers. Bill was an avid Gator fan and was quick to let people know that he bled Orange and Blue. He was a big supporter of Gainesville High school sports. During the mid 70's to 1981 Bill enjoyed playing the part of "Mr. 2 Bits" for Eastside High Rams as his son played football whether it be at Citizen Field or traveling to an away game. Bill loved camping, fishing, NASCAR, and hunting. He enjoyed attending Gospel Sings at the Spirit of the Suwannee and many different churches. Bill was currently attending Eden Baptist Church. Bill worked for many different builders in Gainesville, he was a master Carpenter, and some of his accomplishments around the Gainesville community include building the very first Sonny's on Waldo Rd, and the Curtis Newsom Porta Potty Building. He enjoyed and was always proud to show the many homes, and buildings, he built in Gainesville. Later he retired from Village and Forest Green Apartments after 25 years, and was with CARQUEST, for 15 years before retiring with them. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Lloyd, Russell, and Floyd Woodard, one sister, Margie Cassidy. Bill is survived by his Loving wife of 31 years Susanne, His children, Darla Schultz, Tom Woodard, Randy Woodard, Ronnie Wolz, Sharon Gay and Lynn Strickland, four grandchildren. Randall, Brent, and Katrina Woodard, and Gracie Strickland. His sister, Dot Moody of Ocala, and three sister-in-laws, Martha Woody of Gainesville, Bernice Woodard of Micanopy and Cindy Woodard of Oklahoma. "I love you Papa. My Papa had the joy of Jesus in his heart." - Gracie. Funeral Services were held on April 11, 2013, at Eden Baptist Church, Hawthorne. Burial with Military Honors was held at Forest Meadows Memorial Park, East, in the Military Garden of Honor. Published in Gainesville Sun from April 10 to April 11, 2013.

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Where is William T “Bill” Woodard's memorial?
William T “Bill” Woodard's memorial is located at: Forest Meadows Memorial Park East, Gainesville, Alachua County, USA.
When did William T “Bill” Woodard death?
William T “Bill” Woodard death on 6 Apr 2013 in Chiefland, Levy County, Florida, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William T “Bill” Woodard's memorial?
Latitude: 29.6382275
Longitude: -82.2782440

Family Members:

Parent

Dave William Woodard

(1882 - 1957)

Belle Elizabeth Tyer Godwin

(1894 - 1983)

Siblings

Lloyd George Woodard

(1922 - 1988)

Floyd David “Woody” Woodard

(1924 - 2011)

Russell Daniel Woodard

(1934 - 2009)

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