Junior Sterling Woodward

Junior Sterling Woodward ABINGDON, Va. Junior Sterling Woodward, age 84, went home to be with Jesus on his birthday, March 25, 2010, at his home. He was employed for almost 42 years by U.S. Gypsum Co. of Plasterco, and also a T.V. repairman for many years. Junior was a faithful member of the Chilhowie Church of God of Prophecy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Denton and Irena Goff Woodward; three brothers, Hugh, Preston, and Morris Woodward; two sisters-in-law, Lockie and Elizabeth Woodward; and a nephew, Frankie Woodward. He was a loving and wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Doskie Poore Woodward; four daughters, Linda Sue Woodward, of the home, Thelma McGlocklin and husband Robert of Abingdon, Brenda Roberts and husband Dicky of Buena Vista, and Janice McGlocklin and husband David of Glade Spring; one son, Don Woodward and wife Sharon of Whitwell, Tenn.; two brothers, Curtis Woodward of Blountville, Tenn., and Kyle Woodward and wife Corinna of Longs, S.C.; one sister-in-law, Hassie Webb of Abingdon; six grandchildren, Ricky Roberts and wife Lori, John Roberts and wife Theresa, Shayne McGlocklin and wife Shannon, Brittni Brown and husband Jonathan, Lance McGlocklin and Joshua Woodward; six great-grandchildren, Colton, Blaine, Kagen, Talen and Addisen Roberts, and Maddie McGlocklin; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday March 28, 2010, at the Chilhowie Church of God of Prophecy with Ministers, Mark Mitchell, Geary Jonas, and Dickie Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in the Mount Rose Cemetery. The family will receive freinds from 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the church. Pallbearers will be; Ricky and John Roberts, Shayne and Lance McGlocklin, Brittni amd Jonathan Brown, and Josh Woodward. Honorary pallbearers will be Joshua Sadler and Willard Kestner. Memorial donations may be made to the Chilhowie Church of God of Prophecy, P.O. Box 1589, Chilhowie, VA 24319. The family would like to thank Dr. Emory Robinette, nurse Cheryle, and staff, Dr. Greg Griffith and Staff, Dr. James Denton and staff, Hometown Hospice of Abingdon. Special thanks to his therapist and minister Dickie Wilson, also thanks to Carrie Long, Teresa Pennington, Tracy Meck, and special caregiver Polly Scott. Online condolences may be made at drhendersonfuneralhome.com D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville, Va., is serving the Woodward family.