Gary Lee Woodward Jr.

Gary Lee Woodward Jr. obituary, Center Line, MI

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Gary Woodward Obituary

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Gary Lee Woodward Jr., age 57, of Warren, died on October 17, 2025. Loving father of Jazmyn Woodward and David Woodward. Cherished grandfather of Ruth Cole and Sofia Cole. Dear brother of Tena Carden and Michael Woodward. Son of Deborah Balkenende and the late Gary Woodward Sr. Gary was an excellent general contractor who worked circles around his younger coworkers. He was always quick to make a new friend and a friend to many. Gary was a loving person who enjoyed watching football, especially Michigan, and most of all, spending time with family, especially the children of the family. A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, November 1st from 1pm to 8pm at Rudy Funeral Home, 25650 Van Dyke, in Center Line. Please visit www.rudyfuneral.com to share a memory or light a candle.

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October 30, 2025

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Eric & AJ Stevens

October 30, 2025

RIP Gary
Condolences to Our Nieces Jazmyn & RooBear & Sophia & to David!!
Much Love, Always Eric &AJ

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