Photo courtesy of Hart's Mortuary and Cremation Center at the Cupola
Joanne & Woodford/Elder families, I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your brother and sister-in-law. May the wonderful memories of them comfort you & your family during this sad time. Praying for all of you.
(Joanne, I went to Alex IV & Miller H. S. with you.)
Carol Wrye Canady
Carol Canady
December 30, 2018 | Macon, GA
I worked with John for 13 years at Belk. He was a wonderful man who was always happy and he will be missed by everyone that knew him. This photo was taken at our "going away" party when Belk began restructuring the company.It is how I will always remember him. My heart goes out to his family for the great loss of John and Joan.
Brenda Leedy
December 23, 2018 | Loveland, CO
Joan and John were such great people. Joan was my cousin and she and John would stop on their way through Greenville and visit. Joan was the spitting image of our mother, her father Uncle Bill was her brother. I have fond memories of them coming to Durham and us visiting in Macon.
They both are in heaven celebrating with their savior and having a reunion with their parents and grandparents. I am glad they had time to travel and sad that we are left to miss their dear souls.
Holly Ridgell
December 21, 2018 | Greenville, SC | Family
Sorry for your loss may there be comfort in knowing that god cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6&7
BH
December 21, 2018 | GA
To the Woodford family: I worked with John for several years when I was in college and working at Belks. He was fair, friendly and a genuine professional. Mrs. Woodford always had a smile and a greeting for me whenever we saw each other. I'm genuinely shocked and saddened at your loss and I regret I cannot attend the services.
Steve Thompson
December 21, 2018 | Byron, GA | Coworker
My Prayers to the Family. So Sorry To hear about this loss.
Alice G Bird
December 21, 2018 | Warner Robins, GA | Friend
To the family of Joan and John, I'm Darryl's sister and have known Joan and John for a long time. So sorry for your loss. They were great people and good friends who will surely be missed. I pray God's comfort and strength for the family.
ROSE GATES
December 21, 2018 | CHARLOTTE, NC
How can we express our sympathy for a family we have known for so many years? Our hearts go out to all of your family, Chris and Meredith. We will keep you in our prayers. With love - Kay and Roger Denisar
December 20, 2018
Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. May the loving God of all comfort and promised hope strengthen you during this difficult time. 1 Thessalonians 4:14 (JW)
Alex G
December 20, 2018 | Cleveland, OH
John Ronald Woodford, Sr. and Joan Elder Woodford both passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018. Services will be held Thursday, December 20, 2018 at 4:00 PM at Hart’s at the Cupola. The Reverend Jay Harris will officiate. The family will greet friends Wednesday, December 19, 2018 from 5:30 PM until 8:30 PM at Hart’s the Cupola, as well as, following the service at the residence of Ron and Melissa Woodford, 520 Klopfer Road, Juliette, Georgia 31046. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Morning Music Club, 330 Wesleyan Drive, Macon, GA 31210 or Ronald McDonald House, 1160 Forsyth St., Macon, GA 31201.
John graduated from Lanier High School and Mercer University. His entire career of almost 40 years was at Belk Matthews. He enjoyed fishing and being with people. John loved Joan and family dearly.
Joan was a graduate of Stratford and Salem College. She studied and loved music. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was a member of the Morning Music Club.
Both loved the Lord and his angels, and they loved their family and friends. Both were members of Martha Bowman United Methodist Church and Koinonia Sunday School Class. They were devoted to one another and loved each other deeply. John and Joan are predeceased by Joan’s parents, William Hubert Elder, Sr. and Nell Craig Carmichael Elder; John’s parents, William Orville Woodford, Jr. and Betty Colleen Morris Woodford and Joan’s brother, William Frank Elder.
John and Joan Woodford are survived by their children, John Ronald (Melissa) Woodford, Jr. of Macon, Meredith Bailey (Jack) Taylor of Sandersville, Georgia, and Christopher (Keela) Bailey of Dothan, Alabama; grandchildren, John Walker Woodford, William Arthur Woodford, both of Macon, Jay Taylor and Nell Taylor of Sandersville, and David Bailey of Dothan; Joan’s brother, Bill Elder of Macon; John’s sister, Joanne (Earnest) Flad of Warner Robins; great nephew, Trent (Cassie) Williams; and great great nephew, Taylor Williams.
Please visit www.hartsmort.com to express condolences.
Hart’s at the Cupola, 6324 Peake Road, Macon, Georgia 31210, has charge of arrangements.
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