WOODARD, Michael Dawson, died suddenly in Morgantown, W.Va. on April 26, 2008 following an automobile accident. Michael was born November 19, 1987 in Richmond, Va. He graduated with honors from Fishburne Military School in 2007. He was an honor student at West Virginia University at the time of his death. Michael was a devoted and loving son, brother, cousin, grandson, nephew and friend. His heart was even bigger than his feet. He was a constant support and mentor to his friends, a leader in many groups, and a source of joy and pride to his family. Michael's fun-loving ways were known to many, but his compassionate giving was an equally large part of who he was. Michael spent many years volunteering at the ASK Pediatric Oncology Clinic and with other programs assisting children with cancer. He spent countless hours playing with and comforting children and their families. Michael was predeceased by his grand-parents, Lucia Sharp, Emily Sharp and Cornelius Woodard. He is survived by his parents, Mario Woodard and Margaret Sharp; his stepparents, John Correll and Dottie Noe; his brother, Thomas Woodard; his stepsisters, Heather and Jessica Noe; his grandparents, Thomas Sharp, Nella Woodard and William and Isabel Correll; his cousins, Hope Woodard, Nathan Woodard, Stephanie Losa, Amanda Losa, Christopher Lehman, William Lehman, Wesley Cavendish, Emily Woodard and Lauren Woodard; and many aunts and uncles. His family will receive friends Thursday, May 1, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Road. A memorial celebration of Michael's life will be held at the Christian Life Worship Center, 11930-D Old Stage Road, Chester, Va., on Friday, May 2, at 1:30 p.m. Reception to follow at the center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fishburne Military School Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 988, Waynesboro, Va. 22980.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
