William Vannoy Woodson III

1950 - 2024

William Vannoy Woodson III obituary, 1950-2024, Charlotte, NC

William Vannoy Woodson III

1950 - 2024

BORN

1950

DIED

2024

William Woodson III Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 7, 2024.
William Vannoy Woodson, III passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. He was the son of the late William Vannoy Woodson, Jr., and Dorothy Jackson Woodson.

Bill attended Davidson College, The University of South Carolina School of Law, Emory School of Law and the University of North Carolina School of Business. Originally from Greenville, South Carolina, Bill also lived in Atlanta and Pawleys Island, SC before making Charlotte his home.

Surviving are his children, Harriett Jordan Woodson and Harrison Martin Woodson; sister, Amy Woodson and brother, Tom Woodson. He was preceded in death by his son, William West Woodson.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 115 W. 17th Street, Charlotte, NC. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered in memory of Bill to The Fund for Davidson,

Davidson College, PO Box 5000, Davidson, NC 28035. (https://community.davidson.edu/gift-form)

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204; (704) 641-7606. Online condolences may be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service - Charlotte

1321 Berkeley Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28204

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