David Ray Woodward

David Ray Woodward obituary

David Ray Woodward

David Woodward Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Peck Funeral Home - Hartselle on Sep. 24, 2025.

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Mr. David Ray Woodward passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at Decatur Health & Rehab Center. He was born July 1, 1949, in Jefferson County to Joseph Barto Woodward and Mary Gertrude Dobbs Woodward.

He was employed by Union Camp as a Machine Operator, prior to his passing. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Lloyd Wayne Woodward.

Survivors include

One Sister - Mary Ann Woodward-Smith,

Two Brothers - Ronnie Lee Woodward, and
Larry Dale Woodward

No services are scheduled at this time.

Peck Funeral Home
1600 Hwy 31 SW
P.O. Box 427
Hartselle, AL 35640
256.773.2541
256.773.2543 (Fax)

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