Charles P. Woodbury III

1954 - 2017

Charles P. (Tod)

Woodbury, III

1954-2017

Charles P. (Tod) Woodbury, III, 62, of Pensacola, FL, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017.

Tod was born in Pensacola in 1954 and named for his Grandfather and his Father. Tod's parents were both WWII Marines and Tod took tremendous pride in Pensacola and its U.S. Navy and Marine Corps heritage.

Like his Mother, Tod excelled at all things scholastic. He graduated from Escambia High, Wake Forest University (1976) and received his law degree from Florida State University. He was extremely proud of all three, avidly following and cheering on their debate and sports teams throughout his life.

Tod's love of debate and participation at Escambia High led him to many exciting and fulfilling years, as part of the truly remarkable and highly successful Debate Team at Wake Forest, where he was one of the top debaters in our country. He was fortunate to have had outstanding coaching at Escambia High and Wake Forest, extremely talented debate teammates and partners, and he established lifelong friendships with them--many of whom today have generously rushed forward with stories of Tod and their glory days at Wake and honored him with tributes. He had coached two teams by phone even during his law school days. Some considered him a debate "legend".

Tod served on various boards over the years and for decades as Chairman of the Board of Bank of the South. His counsel was considered invaluable.

Tod's family, friends, his hometown and his country were all important to him. A man of few words, a dry quick wit, he made you think, to ponder life and to be in his arc was always a gift. Children were drawn to him as well. His brilliant mind remembered every book and movie he had ever seen, so he could light up their eyes and inspire their imagination with fun, games and stories.

At age 17, Tod wrote "My Responsibility To Freedom", and received awards and accolades from various civic and military groups and leaders. It is a timeless, thought-provoking call to action that resonates with patriots and heroes even today.

He taught us much. He never sought the limelight. He touched many lives and hearts without being judgmental.

May God hold him close...

Tod was predeceased by his parents, Eleanor G. Woodbury and Charles P. Woodbury.

He is survived by his siblings, Barbara Woodbury of San Diego, Ca., Nancy Royals of Phoenix, AZ., Marilyn Hess (Don) of Pensacola and William (Bill) Woodbury (Jan) of Pensacola; nephew, Benjamin (Ben) Barksdale (Meghan) of Memphis; nieces, Leigh Taylor of New York, Paige Davis (Matt) of Pensacola, Maggie Woodbury of Pensacola and Kendall Woodbury of Pensacola; grandnieces, Ellie Barksdale and Charlie Davis and grandnephew, Thomas Barksdale.

A graveside service will be held 11:00 am on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at Bayview Memorial Park with Fr. Michael Hoffman officiating.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Scott Mitchell, Cliff Mitchell, Don Hess, David Gunn, Dr. Jim Stringfield, Terry Powers, Alan Rosenbloum, Charles Royals and Joe Durant.

The Family wishes to thank the Wilmer Mitchell Family; the caring people of TLC, especially his friend Pat Robertson; the Officers, Employees and Boards of Bank of the South and The Warrington Bank; the Wake Forest and NDT Debate Groups and the kind staff of Harper Morris Memorial Chapel.

Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to:

Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, 825 College Blvd., Ste 102, PMB 609, Oceanside CA 92057 or The Humane Society of Pensacola, 5 N Q St., Pensacola FL 32505

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