Mr. SJ "Woody" Woodham

Ward Wilson Memory Hill Cemetery and Crematory

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Posted by: Ward Wilson
Date: Mar 23 2023 8:59 AM

Mr. SJ "Woody" Woodham of Dothan died Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at his residence. He was 93.

Funeral services will be held at 3 P.M. Friday, March 24, 2023, at Ward Wilson Funeral Home with Reverend Don Clark officiating. Burial to follow in Memory Hill Cemetery with Ward Wilson Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

SJ was born on March 19, 1930, in Slocomb, Alabama to the late Willie Woodham and Linnie Carroll Woodham. As a young man, SJ served proudly in the United States Army and was Honorably Discharged as a Corporal. His service with Dothan Fire Department began shortly after being discharged from the Army. SJ ranked up to Fire Captain before retiring after 31 dedicated years.

SJ was a hardworking man, quick witted, and always giving his very best in everything he set out to accomplish. He was ever-ready, no matter what the situation presented. There was one rank that was higher than Captain, and that was “Big Daddy.” His home was a gathering place for his family to make many memories. SJ loved spending time with his grandchildren, every day 2:30 coffee time, and making homemade biscuits from scratch.

In addition to his parents, Willie Woodham and Linnie Woodham, he is preceded in death by his wife, Lauralene "Polly" Hodges Woodham; daughter, Stephanie Woodham White; sons, Jonathan Woodham and Mark Woodham; brothers, Calvin Woodham, Cecil Woodham, and Ponie B Woodham; sisters, Teressa Farmer and Mattie Little; and granddaughters, Miranda Brookins Watson and Meggon Shallee Lewis.

Survivors include son, Kevin Woodham; daughters, Miriam Brookins, Olivia Jenkins (William), Robin Lewis (David), and Michele Phillips; grandchildren, Emily Caldwell (Gavin), Abbey Gilchrist (Austin), Jessica McNabb (Joseph), Elizabeth Jenkins, Melanie Jenkins (Kevin Sanders), Larry Brookins (Stephanie), and Andrew Lewis; son-in-law, Jim White; 7 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Ward Wilson Memory Hill Funeral Home Cemetery and Crematory

2414 Hartford Highway

Dothan, Alabama 36305

334-792-4194

 

www.wardwilson.com

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