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Raife Woodall Obituary
He was born in Akron, Ohio and graduated from South High School. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of Wesley Temple AME Zion Church. Raife was a Golden Glove boxer and a member of the Summit County Hall of Fame Boxing Association and was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame in September, 2009. He was a Golden Heritage Member of the NAACP and a member of the Cleveland Chapter of the Westfield Alumni Association. He worked for Firestone Tire & Rubber Company and the Akron Beacon Journal from which he retired. He was an avid runner and he enjoyed doing things to help others.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raife and Bertha Woodall; brother, Andrew Woodall; foster father, Samuel Culver; and foster brother, Aaron Culver.
Raife leaves to cherish the legacy of his life, his wife, Ethel; his son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Lora Woodall of St. Petersburg, Fla.; grandchildren, Odessa Woodall Biandudi and her husband, Jeremy of Landover Hills, Md., Mallory Woodall Williams and her husband, Tyrone of St. Petersburg, Fla., Megan Woodall Hires and her husband, Justin of Burbank, Calif., Robert DR Woodall of Baldwin City, Kan.; great-granddaughter, Alyssa Williams of St. Petersburg, Fla.: foster mother, Mary Culver; foster brothers, Alvin Culver and his wife, Gwen and Bobby Culver, all of Akron, Ohio; and a host of relatives and friends.
Services will be held Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 12 Noon at Wesley Temple AME Zion Church, 104 N. Prospect Street, Akron, OH 44304, Rev. Vince L. Munden officiating. Interment at Mount Peace Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 418 Barwell St., Akron, OH 44303. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice & Palliative Care of Visiting Nurse Service, 3358 Ridgewood Road, Akron Ohio 44333.
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Memories and Condolences
for Raife Woodall
Dwight Roach
September 8, 2019
Think of Woody often! He was truly a good brother to many people.
Clara & Tony Brinson
September 22, 2010
Ethel & Family:
Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted.
We are sorry for your loss and know you are in our prayers.
Marvin Rasberry
September 19, 2010
To the Woodall Family - Raife and I go back to Robinson School days and he has always been a great person to know . Shortly before I moved to Las Vegas Raife was one of the last person's that I spoke to . I also had the pleasure of visiting with him when he and Ethel came to Vegas. I will truly miss him. May god bless you and all of the Woodall family.
Linda Cochran & Family
September 19, 2010
To the Woodall family, Woody will be greatly missed. His easy way and smile will be not be forgotten. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Juanita & Wardell Davis
September 18, 2010
Hi Ethel,
I am praying that God keep this family in perfect peace. Woody was such a great Husband, Father, Grandfather, Friend, and the list goes on and on. I enjoyed talking with you and to know that you are trusting God as you take one day at a time. My love and God's blessings to the Woodall family.
(I hope to see you in Akron later this year)
September 18, 2010
So very sorry for your loss. We will miss Woodys' smile and humor. God bless and keep his family.
Ken and Fran Fowler
September 18, 2010
With sincere sympathy. Keeping you in our prayers. Carrie Scott and Family
Harold & Eunice Craig
September 18, 2010
Mrs. Woodall and Family,
We are Praying for you. May God Bless and Comfort you as you go through this valley. Hold tight to the Unchanging Hand of God. HE will see you through.
Love, Harold & Eunice Craig
Melvin Flowers
September 18, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Shirley Washington
September 18, 2010
Ethel and family,
"Woody" was a tall, gentle man who found time to render a smile whenever you saw him. He loved life and people and was loved in return. I enjoyed running into him whenever and wherever. He was a "classy" friend to so many. I pray for God's blessing and comfort for you all.
Lena Saliba
September 17, 2010
To the Woodall family;
I am so sorry for your loss. He was truly a great person, and so nice. Always thinking about others rather than himself. We are all going to miss him coming in to Acme #1 at the lottery counter and giving us daily advice about life.
James & Jill P. Adams and Daughters
September 17, 2010
To The Woodall Family~
We are so sorry for the loss of Mr. Woodall. He was truly a great person and so kind to us. We certainly will miss him and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
CAROLE BURAND
September 17, 2010
ETHEL I WOULD LIKE TO SEND MY CONDOLECES I'VE BEEN KNOWING WOODY FOR 54 YEARS.MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TINE. CAROLE
Alleen Rasberry
September 17, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Alona Hilliard
September 17, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Elisabeth Hetzer
September 17, 2010
To the Woodall family;
I am truly & deeply sorry for your loss. Woody was such a great guy to talk to, always askign me about school. the lottery counter at Acme #1 won't be the same withot him, and he will truly be missed. My deepest sympathies to the family.
Dwight Roach
September 17, 2010
Dear Ethel and Family:
May the Love of God Surround you and his light shine upon you. For this gives us comfort and internal peace.
Tara Woodall
September 17, 2010
Raife was an awesome cousin who always managed to make me laugh. I have so many fond memories of him from when I was a child to now. He was the one who always gave those $2 dollar bills for birthdays or the one who brought over donuts or pies. Always so thoughtful and I dont ever remember him having a bad day or not having a smile on his face. Raife will truly be missed. Ethel you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tara, Tahj & Dominick Woodall
RONDA L
September 17, 2010
WORDS CAN'T EXPRESS THE GREAT LOSSES WE HAVE TO ENDURE AND WOODY WAS A GREAT LOSS TO US ALL.ETHEL GOD TOOK OUR ANGEL SO THAT HE WOULBN'T SUFFER ANYMORE , BUT WE HAVE GREAT MEMORIES IN OUR HEART. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. RONDA.L
Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home
September 17, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Gilda Liggins
September 16, 2010
Family you have my deepest sympathy in the lost of Woody. We go back to school days and I must say I found Woody to be one of the really good guys and ways treated you like a lady.
God Bless,
Gilda
John Olesky
September 16, 2010
Please accept our condolences on behalf of all Beacon Journal alumni.
Yvonne Mitchell
September 16, 2010
May God Bless You and your Family, through these trying times. For God is able to carry you through. Be Bless.
CLARENCE & GAYLE BROWN
September 16, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kathleen Brown
September 16, 2010
To Ethel and the Woodall Family may GOD keep and comfort you during this difficult hour. My prayers are with you.
DaNita Smith
September 16, 2010
To Sis Ethel & Family:
Praying for you all during the passing of Bro Woody. May God bless and keep you all in His perfect peace.
DaNita
Ruth Salmon
September 16, 2010
It was always a pleasure to run into Woody while he was running errands. He was never too busy to pause for a hug and share updates on our families. He was a terrific guy and we will never forget him.
Ruth
Gerri Alexander
September 16, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Mary Ellen Ellis
September 16, 2010
Ethel and Family:
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Today's memories are fresh; tomorrow's will be as well. Hold them and lean on the Lord and smile. You are in my prayers.
Rev. Loretta Sanders
September 16, 2010
To Ethel and Family,
Deep condolence may God heal your heart and ease your hurt and mine. He is the real comforter you church family is here for you.
May God Bless you and your family.
Rev. Loretta Sanders/ Mr. Richard Sanders.
Renee Ellis
September 16, 2010
Dear Ethel:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of grief. May God continue to keep His loving arms around you.
With sincere sympathy,
Renatta Robinson
September 16, 2010
To Ethel and Family,
You are in our prayers with deep condolences from your Usher Board
of Wesley Temple AMEZion Church.
Mrs. Renatta Robinson, President
Renatta Robinson
September 16, 2010
To Ethel, and Family
Offering our deepest Condolences and much love. May God Bless you and Keep you in his arms.
Sam and Renatta Robinson
Jerald Beard
September 16, 2010
Sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort you.
LaDonna
September 16, 2010
He was such a great man and friend to my Father Louis Paul. I will always miss my candy uncle use to bring me at 5th Ave and my donuts... My prayers and thoughts are with you Aunt Ethel and Family. He will truly be miss by so many and especially His Dee - Dee. Love ya and you will here from me soon.
Dee-Dee
virgil varner
September 16, 2010
In this short life we live, sometimes a good spirit comes along and truly uplift your thoughts and your own spirit. "Woody" was like that for me. May God bless the Woodall Family.
Donna Beasley-Wesley
September 16, 2010
Dearest Ethel: It is with much sadness learning of the passing of our dear friend. He was known as Woody to many but to those of us who grew up together, he was "Bay Brother". We will always love and cherish the memories of him and you and hope that God comforts you and your family. You will remain in our prayers.
Donna M. Wesley and The Beasley Family
John & Susan White
September 16, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Charles Small
September 16, 2010
My condolences to the family. He was a good man.
Dee Dee Poole-Sperling
September 16, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Michele N. Sandridge
September 16, 2010
We praise God for the life and service of our veteran. May he rest in peace in the arms of our Lord.
Michele N. Sandridge, Chaplain
American Legion Auxiliary
Department of Ohio
September 16, 2010
To the Woodall Family,
We're offering our prayers and condolences and wishing that you may find peace and comfort with each new day.
Kenneth & Tanya Robinson & Sons
Autumn Hill-Vaughn
September 16, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Linda Bridges
September 15, 2010
To the Woodall family, my prayers will be with you all in your time of bereavement. Always remember that earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.
Jimmy Yarbrough
September 15, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
THERESA WOODALL
September 15, 2010
MY PRAYER'S ARE WITH YOU. MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU.
THERESA WOODALL & FAMILY
The Webb Family
September 15, 2010
To The Woodall Family~
Our prayers are with you in love and sympathy. May happy memories of your beloved provide a measure of comfort and peace during this time of sorrow.
Isaac Hunter
September 15, 2010
Ethel,We are very Sorry to know about your great loss. Woody was a wonderful person. We will always miss him. Our deepest condolences are with you.May Woody rest in peace. Your classmates and friends from and the Westfield High School Alumni Association- WHSAA, California Chapter.
gary flowers
September 15, 2010
Sendding you my thought in my prayes and hope that you may feel them LOVE Gary
Mrs.Toni Curry- Hicks and family
September 15, 2010
To The Woodall Family,
Offering our sincere condolences at this difficult time.Love and Peace.
Yolande, Melvin, Reva, & William Campbell
September 15, 2010
To my Aunt Ethel, Cousin Robert and Family, During this time of sadness on the lost of Uncle Woody I'm praying that God will strengthen you as you deal with this lost. Encourage you as you go on. Celebrate as he joins the reunion in Heaven with other family members who have gone home to be with the Lord. God bless all of you and know our family will miss him. Uncle Woody was a good friend and teacher to me and my family. We loved him so much. Take care of yourselves and remember we love all of you.
Joann Harper
September 15, 2010
To the Woodall family,
Ethel and family, we, The Parent Body Missionary Society, express our deepest sympathy at this difficult time. May God bring peace, hope, and comfort to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Wesley Temple A.M.E. Zion Church
Parent Body Missionary Society
President
Jamie Toomer-Reichert
September 14, 2010
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Wanda MCCANTS-INGRAM
September 14, 2010
TO ETHEL AND FAMILY: MY CONDOLENCES AND DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON THE PASSING OF YOUR HUSBAND. I'VE KNOWN HIM FOR YEARS AND HE WAS A GREAT GUY. MAY GOD HEAL YOUR HEART AND EASE YOUR PAIN.
WANDA MCCANTS-INGRAM
Rev. Odinga Lawrence Maddox, II
September 14, 2010
Sis. Woodall, may God bless and keep you. Our prayers are with and for you.
Rhonda Morrow Strode
September 14, 2010
Ethel;
You have my deepest sympathy. May God bless and keep you.
Cynthia Berry & Family
September 14, 2010
I was very surprised to see that Raife had passed on. It has only been weeks since his cousin, Elmer Johnson, passed away. Even though I have not seen Raife in years he was such a nice guy. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
SHEILA ARNOLD-ROACH
September 14, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
September 14, 2010
We were so sorry to hear about your husband passing. He was nice having as a neighbor for all those years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. The Gasparri Family
Frank & Nina Curry
September 14, 2010
To Ethel and the Woodall Family,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God continue to bless and keep you at this most difficult time
Michael & Doretha Williams
September 14, 2010
" So sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. May God smile upon you and forever keep you in your time of need. Our prayers are with the family."
September 14, 2010
Ethel, God bless you. I know how much Raife loved you. It showed all the time. It is a blessing to have husband that loves you. I know your hurt and pain and I will keep you close in prayer. You are loved. Take care and be blessed. Love to family,
Gwen Poole Chambers
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