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John Woodall Obituary

John Woodall III PORTSMOUTH - Services for John Woodall III will be held at 1 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Sep. 23, 2010.

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Mike Ashbury

September 28, 2010

Very sad to hear about John's death. He was considerate and very low key. Just a joy to know and work with over 20 some years. Just a good guy! He will be missed!

Rachel Stavitzski

September 28, 2010

I worked with John for a few years at NNSY. He always had a positive and friendly demeaner. My heart goes out to the family. He will be missed!!

Clarence Everette

September 23, 2010

My sincere condolences to the family of John. It's been an extreme pleasure knowing this man for over 20 years. He will be truly missed! May God comfort and keep this family, and absorb there sorrows, and replace it with fond memories of joy...Jake

Steve Brown

September 22, 2010

I worked with John on & off for many years @ NNSY. He was always very helpful, a pleasure to work with & I considered him a good friend. I join you in mourning his loss but am thankful to have known him. Please accept my sincere condolences.

James Melescu

September 22, 2010

It was a pleasure knowing John. I often chatted with him at work and stopped by occasionally while walking my dog through the neighborhood he was always a joy to talk to. He will be greatly missed.

Jeff Weaver

September 22, 2010

I will sure miss John, he was a good friend & comrad @ work. We will sure miss him! My god bless you all ,with his love.

September 22, 2010

Sarah,

I was truly lucky to have know John. He certainly was a very kind and gently man. You were very blessed to have had him in your life.

May God in all His mercy bless you and your family during this most difficult time.

Your friend always,

Mary Ann Buckley

Steve and Peggy Miltier

September 22, 2010

Our prayers are with you Sally. John was a gentle, kind man and we thought the world of him. He will certainly be missed.

Cathy

September 22, 2010

This man was so kind and loving, more like a brother than a brother in law. So many wonderful memories of times together, the comfort comes in knowing he is holding his beautiful son now. He will be so missed, he and his wife had a loving marriage that only few are blessed to have.

Shana Solomon

September 22, 2010

You are and were a wonderful man in my life. You will be sorely missed Uncle John! Love, Shana, Steve & Bryce

Bob Snow

September 21, 2010

Your Husband was a wonderful man. I was blessed to know him. May God continue to wrap His loving arms around you and your family during this time. The angels are all singing and celebrating their newest arrival. We love you! From the Snow’s

Steve Slaydon

September 21, 2010

Long time friend and working associate. I will certainly miss work together.

Holly Darden

September 21, 2010

Sally, my heart goes out to you. May you find piece knowing that you will be with John again one day.

Natalie Green

September 21, 2010

We love you Uncle John!

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