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Woodrow Pringle Obituary
Woody graduated from University of Mississippi and the University of Mississippi School of Law. He is survived by and dearly loved by his wife, Rachel; his two sons, Michael Pringle (Maria) and Matthew Pringle; his mother, Bernell Bourgeois; sister, Rebecca Pringle; brother, Danny Pringle, wife Lori and children Sally and Sara; stepchildren, Chase Owen, Emiliegh Owen, Reagan Morgan; grandchildren, Isabelle, Grace, Hailey, Annabell, Marliegh, and Nola.
Woody has received numerous awards from the Gulf Coast Associate of Legal Support Professionals, 2001-2002 Boss of the Year, an Outstanding Citizen Katrina Relief Award from New York and an award from the Department of Justice of the United States of America.
Woody is predeceased by his father, Woodrow "Woody" W. Pringle, Jr.; his grandparents, Daniel Bernard VanCourt and Nellie Louise McElroy VanCourt (MawMaw and PawPaw Springs), and Woodrow "Woody" W. Pringle, Sr. and Evelyn Pringle (MawMaw and PawPaw Pringle).
Woody loved The Church In The Son in Orlando Florida and dedicated all of his life to his faith in God.
Visitation will be Friday, December 17, 2010 from 6 until 8:00 p.m. at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport. The funeral service is Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home chapel where friends may visit beginning at 10:00 a.m. and our wonderful Woody will be laid to rest at Southern Memorial Park in Biloxi.
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Memories and Condolences
for Woodrow Pringle
Rose Hornbeck
December 3, 2012
Ms. Bernie, I lift you and your family up in prayer. I know this time of year is difficult for you. I love you and miss you. Love, Rose Hornbeck
Danny Pringle
December 16, 2011
It has been 1 year and 1 day since you left us. We really miss you. I hope you and Daddy are smileing down at us. I miss you both so much.
Kim Pringle Manifold
June 14, 2011
I appreciate what a good father Woody was. I remember how proud he was when he held Michael just a few minutes after he was born, and how he would get up to "change" Matthew & get him ready for those early morning feedings. He always made time to be with Michael & Matthew, whether he was coaching Michael's baseball team, or coming to Trinity UMC to see Matthew play guitar for the Youth Praise Band. I remember trips to Brandon to visit Granny and Grandaddy, trick-or-treating on Halloween, birthday parties with MeMe and their friends, and watching the boys in Trinity's children's musicals. Woody always made sure he was available the week nights and weekends he had Michael and Matthew. I know he put them first, and worked his schedule around them. This Father's Day will be the first one he won't be spending with them since Michael was born. It will be a hard day for Michael & Matthew, but God will give them the strength to handle it; and one day they will be able to just remember all of the good times they had with their Dad.
Danny Pringle
February 1, 2011
It has been a month and 17 days since you left us. I keep trying to understand and all I can do is wish my brother was still here. Words can not describe my emptyness.
Jeffrey Pierce
January 12, 2011
I was absolutely stunned when I heard about Woody. When I was a younger lawyer, we had a very difficult deposition together. I've had many since then but I particularly remember how remarkable it was that Woody kept his cool and acted with utmost professionalism. Many would not act in such a dignified way. Woody was a valuable member of the Mississippi Bar. You will be missed my friend.
Amy Franklin
January 5, 2011
Mr. Pringle was the most caring attorney I had ever met. I have worked with several attorneys and he was always the one I depended on and could trust. I was just made aware of his passing and my prayers go out to the family. He will be missed greatly.
Scott Ledine
December 31, 2010
I was one of those recipients of Woody's kindness and generousity. He not only only represented me as an attorney, he shared his love of the Lord and his faith which have given me much stength over the time I have been fortunate enough to know him. May God bless and keep this wonderful man. Thanks Woody! My life is much richer for your being in it.
December 27, 2010
Dear Bernell and Family,
Our hearts are heavy with Woody's recent passing. We love you and are continuing to pray for you and your family. Love to you all, Kim and John Aflague, Kit and Bali Smith
Karen Kuhn
December 22, 2010
The bible says: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthened me", Phil. 4:13, I will have to trust that for now, but I honestly don't know how I will make it without you, Woody. My prayers go out to all his family and friends. We all lost a lot when we lost Woody. He was the best and always will be.
Bob & Marie Palmacci
December 22, 2010
With warmest thoughts and deepest sympathy, our prayers are with you
Elizabeth Lloyd
December 21, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family in this time of sorrow.
Jo McCracken
December 21, 2010
I was sorry to hear of Woody's death.
I worked with him at Family Court and have many fond memories of him. He was a
kind,caring man with a big heart. I send
my sincere sympathy to his family.
Sam & Deb Cabral
December 20, 2010
We will miss your smile
Mechelle Hill and Family
December 20, 2010
Woody was a wonderful man, always there for anyone who needed him. He helped me through one of the toughest times in my life and had a very positive impact on my children's lives. He will be greatly missed.
Corey Hudson
December 19, 2010
For most off the baseball players Woody coached, the memories from those special years are without a doubt some of the most cherished memories we'll take with us. I didn't realize it at the time, but for me, Coach Pringle and his huge heart played a major role in making those memories as special as they are today. He was sometimes a tough coach, but he knew how to get the very best out of you. Thanks to Woody for being such a gifted, talented man...thanks for the great baseball teams and thanks for the very special memories. It's inexpressible in saying how saddening this is.
Michael, our prayers are with you and your entire family.
Alisha Stiglets
December 19, 2010
To a true gentleman, who took his time to always help me and my family through some difficult times,He was and will continue to be an angel from God. You will truly be missed.God Bless the Pringle Family,Our thoughts and prayer are with you always
valerie kotsakos
December 19, 2010
To the Pringle family, everyone loved woody. he was a fine man. he will be truly missed. may God comfort you all, and i send my deepest sympathies. and my prayers doing this very difficult time. i am here for anything you need. love to the family, valerie kotsakos and the kotsakos family
Lela Chisolm
December 18, 2010
To the Family of Mr. Pringle from Estelle Roberts and the Chisolm Family, our prayers are with you.
Patti & Rod Redix
December 18, 2010
Our heartfelt sympathies to Woody's family and friends. We are so very saddened to learn of our dear friend's death, that we are still in disbelief that we will not see his smile and or hear his laughter after years of being there for us. We admired him and loved him for the special person that he was and we are truley grateful to have had such a special friend and attorney. Woody, we will miss you very much.
Jean Long
December 18, 2010
Bernie, we are so sorry to hear about Woody. We just found out. If there is anything we can do for you, please do not hesitate to knock.
Tom & Jean Long
Noel Ellsberry
December 18, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I worked with Woody, and saw his passion for protecting children. This is how I will always remember him.
Moonyeen Hooper
December 18, 2010
To all of Woody's family and friends, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Moonyeen and Levi
Peggy Cuevas
December 18, 2010
I am very saddened to learn of Woody's death. Over the years, I have sent many people to Woody for legal help - some paying customers but many more pro bono. He and Cynthia always took the time to listen and help. Thank you for your years of service to the people of the Gulf Coast.
My love and prayers to his children and family.
John & Charlene Tullett
December 18, 2010
Woody was always ready to help whenever we called on him. Our family will miss
him dearly..
Harold Grissom
December 18, 2010
I'll miss you Woody. Will always have fun thoughts of our times together. My thoughts and prayers go to the family and friends of Woody.
December 17, 2010
Jerry and I were so very saddened to learn of your loss of Woody. Please know that we will be praying for each of you for the peace and comfort that only God can provide in times like this. God bless you all. Jerry & Gloria Jordan
December 17, 2010
Jerry and I were so very sorry to learn of your loss of Woody. Please know that we will be praying for God's comfort and peace for each of you during this time. May God bless you all,
Jerry & Gloria JOrdan
Clare Riviere
December 17, 2010
Michael, Mathew , Chase, and Emileigh,
I want you to know I will never forget the help Woody and Cynthia did for us after Katrina. Woody was a generous friend and he will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
John & Thressa Baker
December 17, 2010
What a sad day it is for those who were fortunate enough to have known Woody personally and for those who never had the pleasure. Woody was a gracious, giving, caring, and kind man. He gave so much to so many and never asked for anything in return. He was a Godly man who selflessly helped others when they were in need, whether it be spiritual guidance, legal guidance, or just needed a friend. His warm smile and comforting words will forever be missed. He ministered to others with a heart felt passion. His love for God was evident. I will cherish the conversations we had during my difficult hours and will treasure our friendship. I pray that he knew how much he meant to us and how honored we were to have had the pleasure of knowing him. We will forever miss our dear friend Woody.
Alan & Angie McCormick
December 17, 2010
We are never prepared for the loss of a loved one, but GOD is always prepared to help us through that loss. May GOD bless.
Gypsy Gunn-Allenbaugh
December 17, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of Woodys death, I have known him since I was about 6 and always loved him. He was always so kind and wonderful... so sorry for yalls loss
Freida Kaletsch
December 17, 2010
I have wonderful memories of Woody as a co-worker and friend. My prayers and sympathy to his family.
Rebecca Lynn Pringle
December 17, 2010
My beautiful brother, Woo, one of the best men that ever lived and great dad! I loved him dearly.
Renee Malley
December 17, 2010
My sincere sympathy to all of Woody's family. May God bless and comfort you during this sad time.
Dinkey
December 17, 2010
Thank you for being there for me .I will never forget you Woody!
Nic Smith
December 17, 2010
Coach Woody, thank you for being such a huge part of my childhood and life. You will truly be missed, but not forgotten. May God bless you and your family through this difficult time.
Mike Badon
December 17, 2010
Please accept my deapest sympathy. It is hard to hear this news. The family is in my prayers.
Bette and Pete Martin
December 17, 2010
We extend sincere condolences to all who were blessed to know Woody. He was a great friend and colleague. Woody was such a kind and sweet man. He will be greatly missed by many.
Dennis Dollar
December 17, 2010
My prayers are with all of Woody's family and countless friends. May God bless you with His comfort and peace in recognizing that our friend Woody's faith has now become sight.
David & DeDe Lyle
December 17, 2010
Our prayers are with you & your family, Michael.
Paul Breitzman
December 17, 2010
My heartfelt sympathy to Woody's family and associates. He was a great friend and brother at Ole Miss. I wish we had kept in touch more, now sadly there is no time.
December 17, 2010
To the Pringle Family:
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We most definitely share in your grief. There are not enough words to express what Woody meant to our family, not only as our attorney but as a dear friend to us as well. Woody was truly the most compassoniate, honest, thoughtful and generous person that I have had the pleasure of knowning for the past 30 years. He was always there personally and professionally for me and my family during the trials and trivialations that life threw our way in always such a gracious manner. I will be forever greatly that the Lord sent him my way. May you take comfort in knowing that "Woody" was truly a remarkable man who touched so many lives in a loving and unselfish way. Hold on to the beautiful memories and thoughts of him in the coming days ahead to comfort you. God Bless
Monroe and Maureen Stewart
June Stewart- Perkinston, MS
Jim McGuire
December 17, 2010
Woody was a true friend who never forgot you in your time of need. He was loyal to his family and friends and gave freely of his time to those in need. This world will be a lesser place without him. Good Bye and may God Bless you and your family.
Timothy Holland
December 17, 2010
My GOD bless your family during this difficult time. Woody will be missed by all of us. Our prayers are with you now and forever.
Dara Skinner
December 17, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May the Lord bless and comfort you as only He can.
Bess Ward
December 17, 2010
To The Family of Mr. Pringle,
The finest atty. that truely cared about his client's whether they were getting advice or he helped them with their situation .Very Sincere !!
I'm very sorry to read of his passing .
Sincerely,
Bess Ward
I referred many client's to him because he was one of a kind !! In his field !
April Jordan
December 17, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Woody Pringle for their loss of such a wonderful man, and to Joyce and my sister Karen who also lost thier employer. May you all find the prayers uplifting during this time.
Danny Pringle
December 17, 2010
My brother, my best friend, the best man I have ever known. I love you and miss you my brother. Danny
Deac Slocumb
December 17, 2010
Our thoughts and our prayers are with you and your family.
Danny Pringle
December 17, 2010
My brother, my best friend, and the best man I have ever known. I miss you my brother.
Jeannine Rider
December 17, 2010
Words cannot express the kindness Woody displayed to our family throughout the last 15 years. It is hard to believe this wonderful generous human being has left us. There aren't many people who offer up their services in so many ways by sharing, caring and giving back like Woody. He set examples for us all through his actions.
You were truly loved by so many people that you have touched during your time with us, and will sadly be missed but not forgotten.
My prayers and thoughts are with your family during this very difficult time. God will show you the way and always be with each and every one of you.
Allison Harvey
December 17, 2010
We wanted to let you know you are in our thoughts, please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories survive in time of sorrow.
You will be missed Woody. Thank you for being there for our family. You have certainly touched our lives and the lives of my children.
Leslie Albritton
December 17, 2010
We will keep your family in our prayers.
Suzanne and Glenn Ishee
December 17, 2010
Thinking of you and remembering Woody. May the Lord keep you close and comfort you at this time.
christ lyle
December 17, 2010
Coach Pringle,
You had a major impact on my life growing up. My fondest memories are playing baseball for you. You took Michael and me to the Saints' first playoff win in franchise history. I still have that ticket stub. Thank you for your hours away from home coaching the sport that you loved so much. Thank you for your dedication and thoughtfulness. You will always have a special place in my heart. Michael, you have been my best friend since we were 13. I love you and I will be here if you need anything. My thoughts and prayers are with you my good friend.
The Lyle Family
Sandra Dugan
December 17, 2010
My sincere sympathy to all of Woody's friends and family.
Leza Hardy
December 17, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
The Staff and Management of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes
December 17, 2010
We extend our sincere sympathy and value your trust during this time of remembrance and reflection. We pledge our support now and in the future.
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