James Woodham Obituary
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2009, from the Bay Springs Baptist Church with the Rev. Scott Wyatt officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 6 until 8 p.m. The body will be placed into the church 1 hour before service time.
Flowers will be accepted or donations could be made to the Gideon International or Bay Springs Baptist Church building fund.
Ed was born May 10, 1934, in Houston County to the late Ford and Quillie Thames Woodham. He was a member of Bay Springs Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher. He was also an active member of the Dothan South Gideon Camp. He was in the Singer Sewing business for 45 years in Dothan and Enterprise.
In addition to his parents, a brother, Jessie Woodham, preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Frances Skinner Woodham, Bay Springs community; two sons, Eddy Woodham (Rita), Opelika, Jim Woodham (Cindy), Newton; one sister, Fran Smith (Ralph) Dothan; two brothers, Franklin Woodham, Dothan, John Woodham (Sara), Bay Springs community; grandchildren, Peggy Sinclair (Matt), Phenix City, Meghan Woodham and Colton Woodham both of Newton; sister-in-law, Bessie Woodham Dothan; nieces and nephews: Barry and Kyle Smith, Keith, Jeff, Greg, Terry, Bert and Chris Woodham, Kassie Glover, Valeria Roberts, Shea Woodham, Krystal Hatcher, Samantha Woodham and Sheila Brackin; special friend, neighbor and family member, Sally Brown, Bay Springs community.
Nephews will serve as pallbearers.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Bay Springs All Men Sunday School Class and the Dothan Gideon South Camp.
To sign a guest register, please visit www.sorrells funeralhomes.com
Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb, (334) 886-7777, is in charge of arrangements. To sign a guest register, visit www.sorrells funeralhomes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Melanie Roberson
April 1, 2009
We are so saddened to hear about Ed. We have fond memories of sewing classes with Frances at the farm center in New Brockton and visiting with Ed at the store. Our prayers are with you all.
Scott Seay
March 31, 2009
Each one of our family members have been truly blessed by knowing Mr. Ed. He will be missed greatly by all that had the pleasure of knowing him as we did over the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of need.
Carol (Hardy) Sellers
March 31, 2009
Jim,
I am so sorry to hear about your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
March 31, 2009
To the Woodham Family,Jim and His Family: So sorry for your loss. I had come back from visiting Jackie's in N.C. as I opened the newspaper I saw where your dad and husband had died. He brings lots of time spent at Singer's, Bob always knew where he could reach me-at Singers'. We always enjoyed our Xmas parties. God Bless all of your family. [email protected]
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March 31, 2009
To our extended family: We were very sad to hear the news about Edward. We are so sorry we couldn't make the trip to be with you all during this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we will see you all very soon.
Love, All of Your SC Family
(Linda, Judy/Dave, Wanda, Mary/Steve, and Shannon)
Tommy & Donna Wade
March 31, 2009
We were so sorry to read about Mr. Woodham's death. We always enjoyed Mr. & Mrs. Woodham eating with us at T.Wade's. He was such a kind man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Louis & Becky Boothe
March 31, 2009
Jim, Cindy and Family,
We are so sad to learn of your father's death and we regret we were out of town and only learned days afterward.
We just recently met your father and mother by a chance encounter at a local restaurant and immediately fell in love with them. Only later in the encounter did it become clear that it was your parents. That made it so special.
Your father immediately won us over with his personality. Jim, he lives on in you and through you.
We do not doubt your Dad is in the arms of Jesus. He is having a grand time chatting with our Lord and all the Angels, Saints and Loved Ones.
You remain in our thoughts and prayers. God bless and keep you all.
Kenneth Riley
March 31, 2009
Frances, What a wonderful tribute to Ed in the Eagle. So sorry for your loss. Erma and I have you and your family on our prayer list.
March 31, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Donald and Kay Battle
John & Carolyn Ard
March 31, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Wayne & Kelli Hunt
March 31, 2009
What a wonderful man and Christian example for all to follow. Mr. Ed & Frances came to our house to greet us as we visisted Bay Springs Church. After visiting for almost 2 hours, we felt as if we had know him for years. His kind and sweet spirit made him a true friend and helper to those in need. Please know that we are just a phone call away. We love you and are praying that God will ease your broken heart in the days that follow.
Ken & TJ Cline
March 31, 2009
Jim we were so sorry to hear about Mr. Woodham. He will be greatly missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
March 31, 2009
Frances, I passed right by the Guest Book Monday night and could never get back to it. Please add Doug and Judy Lolley to the long list of people that attended the wake.
Take care of yourself and let those children do for you as you need them to.
Dianne Coleman
March 30, 2009
Mrs. Frances, Jim, Eddie and Families,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have a lot of very fond memories of Mr. Ed. My thoughts and prayers will be with your family.
Becky O'Heron
March 30, 2009
Mr. Ed was one of the sweetest, kindest and most caring men I have ever met...he reminded me of my own father. To the Woodham family, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers....Time will help, faith will heal. Joe and I are so sorry for your loss.
March 30, 2009
The world would be a much better place if it had more men like Ed Woodham. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
David, Julie, Justin and Madeline Martin
March 30, 2009
Sorry to hear of your loss. Don and I always loved Mr. Ed and Mrs. Frances. Although we don't still live in Bay Springs we still count you as close friends. May God bless you all...Mrs. Frances, Jim and Eddie.
Don and Linda Flowers
Jack, Al
Tracy Nelson
March 30, 2009
One of the finest men I have ever known!! Our prayers and thoughts are with you Ms. Frances. You two have been a real blessing to me and my family.
Pam (Cain) Calhoun
March 30, 2009
Rita
I read about this accident on a local website and when they gave the name and location, I was afraid it was your father-in-law. It was such a sad incident and I am so sorry for your family's loss. Please know that many people will be praying for your family during this time and in the coming days.
March 30, 2009
Jim we were so sorry to hear about your father. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Phil & Debbie Parris
Bill & Evelyn Owens
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
Irell Carter
March 30, 2009
We are thinking of you especially,Mrs. Frances & Jim & Eddie and your families.We pray that God will grant you His peace & guidance in the days ahead. I know that Mr. Woodham was a precious husband, father,grandfather & friend. He was loved by so many. The life he lived everyday preached his own funeral. Our prayers & thoughts will be with you daily as you adjust to your great loss. In His love, Lawrence & Irell Carter
Jill West
March 30, 2009
Mr. Woodham was one of the sweetest people I ever knew. Wise and kind. He will be missed by many. He made the world a better place. We are praying for healing for your family.
Ron Folkes
March 30, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Utoka Jones
March 30, 2009
I only just met Ed in September for my cousin Sally's birthday. He was a very nice man and a lot of fun. I know his wife and Sally will really miss him and I wish I could be there for them both, unfortunately I'm to far away. God will give you the strength to get you through, and you will meet up with Ed in Heaven.
Love
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