William "John" Woodill

John Woodill passed away on January 28, 2026, with his family by his side in his home after complications with Parkinsons Disease. He was born Feb. 7, 1949, in Sudbury Ontario Canada, the oldest son of Wilbur and Kay Woodill. The family moved to Naples FL in 1961 and received their citizenship in 1967. John joined the US Navy after graduation where he served in the submarine service for 6 years aboard the USS Daniel Webster as a sonar technician. In 1970 while he was stationed in Hawaii, he met Susan who was there on vacation. They were married in 1972 in Kailua Hawaii. After they returned to the mainland in 1973, he joined the Fairfax County Police Dept. He retired in 2002 and continued to work as a driving instructor for Green Apple Driving School and BSR in Summit Point, WV. When he finally retired, he was a volunteer at the Hospice Thrift Shop in Stephens City, VA. and at the Food Bank at Victory Church. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Susan, son John Woodill (Jenna) of San Diego CA. and daughter Kate Woodill of Kill Devil Hills, NC, brother Robert Woodill (Diane) of Buffalo, NY, and sisters Debby Hathaway (Ray) of Ocala FL. and Susan Brown (Richard) of Tampa FL. He was a wonderful husband and father who deeply loved his wife and children. He loved traveling, cruising and especially spending time at the lake in Canada with his family. With the assistance of Hospice, John was able to spend his final time in his own home.

In lieu of flowers we ask friends and families to donate in John's name to the Winchester SPCA, Esther Boyd Animal Shelter, or Blue Ridge Care.

A Celebration of Life and reception will be held for John on Sunday, February 15, 2026, from 12pm to 2pm at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel Reception Center. Guests are asked to dress casually.

Burial will be private.