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WOODIE JOHNSON III
Woodie "Chuckie" Johnson III, born April 9, 1961 passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 7, 2023. He was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, the youngest of seven children. He graduated from Boston Technical High School in 1978. Woodie went on to earn a Bachelor of the Arts & Sciences degree from Georgetown University, from which he also earned his law degree in 1985. Woodie worked at a number of law firms across the country from Washington, DC, Boston to Los Angeles. He was proficient in a variety of areas of the law and would offer his services to anyone in need. A private funeral service for the family will be live streamed at Stewart Funeral Home on Monday, May 22, 2023 at 2 p.m. Memorial service will be held at Georgetown University at a later date. Interment is private.
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Kevin Wright
June 12, 2024
Still hard to believe that my friend Woodie is no longer with us. I miss this guy and his big presence in spirit and energy. You´re truly missed. K Wright
Nicole Harrison
January 21, 2024
My family and I are stunned because we are just learning of our dear Woodie's passing! He was more than a friend he was a family member. My aunt, Joy Smith (R.I.P)taught him in high school at Boston Tech. The Smith/Robinson family loved him! He will be missed May he rest in peace
Derrel Marsella Mason
June 21, 2023
I just learned of Woodies passing and am saddened by the news. We were classmates at Georgetown and law school, and he always had a smile and made me laugh. Woodie was there with a helping hand for all and the world has lost a good soul. RIP fellow Hoya.
Jasper
June 9, 2023
""With deepest sympathy". Sending prayers to Woodie's family and friends.
Woodie was a great friend who enjoyed life to the fullest and loved people.
It still hurts!
-Jasper (DC Tennis Junkie)
Darcy Odom
May 26, 2023
Sending condolences to the family.
Bails & Sherry Bailey from Bermuda
May 24, 2023
Our Condolence to the entire Johnson family. We were saddened to hear of the passing of our dear friend Woodie. We met Woodie through Rev Joyce Chesley Hayward, while in Boston with our son at Mass General Hospital. Woodie was a friend to everyone he came into contact with. He reached out to us and wanted to help in any way he could. Coming from Bermuda, and did not know a lot about Boston, we needed transportation to get around. Woodie put two pedal bikes in the back of his car and brought them to us in the city. We were so grateful for those pedal bikes, there is not a place in Boston that we did not pedal. We celebrated our 20st wedding anniversary while still in Boston, we got dressed up with sneakers, put my heels in a knapsack, and pedaled to the elegant restaurant L'Espalier for dinner. Woodie was a God sent. Woodie knew our Island Bermuda, is known for our beautiful beaches and blue water, he found the best restaurant near a beach and water and took us for a seafood lunch. We had a great time together laughing and talking about everything, helping us to take our minds off our son who was lying unconscious in the hospital. It was like we knew Woodie our entire life. His heart is made of pure Love and his spirit is sweet. Every time we went to Boston, we looked him up. We will never forget what you did for us and helped us to make it through some dark and rough moments. Your memories will live on with us Woodie. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Love you Woodie, we will see you again on that great gettin up morning and wrap our loving arms around you and say Thank You Woodie! One Love! Love in Christ Jesus. Your Bermuda friends for life. Bails & Sherry Bailey
Michael William Smith
May 23, 2023
my prayers and condolences to the Johnson family and Woodie's Georgetown family. He was larger than life, a true gentle and compassionate giant who is sorely missed!
Kim Kendrick
May 23, 2023
My condolences to Woodie's family. Woodie was a wonderful person. I knew him from his time in Pittsburgh, DC, and the National Bar Association (NBA). We spent some great times together at the many NBA conventions. My sympathies.
Patty Dickerson
May 22, 2023
Missing you mightily already.
Rest well Woodie
Condolences to the Johnson family.
Mary Oleck Tate
May 22, 2023
Hoya Saxa, Woodie. May you rest in peace.
Matt Schaefer
May 20, 2023
Wooden always made me laugh. RIP, Old Friend.
Gene Smith
May 20, 2023
Woodie was an incredible human being. We were classmates @ Georgetown 1980-82. His spirit was infectious and mind was sharp and we always shared a laugh. We reconnected and our friendship grew immeasurably over the last decade. He was a dear friend and a confidant. We are heartbroken...We offer our deepest condolences the family and friends. he will be missed by so many.
Cherie Parks Thunell
May 19, 2023
Woodie, I am so glad we spent time together at the last reunion, I thought we had many more to come. So glad for our friendship. Be at peace. Condolences to your family.
Eileen Quinn McCartney
May 19, 2023
I too knew Woodie at Georgetown. He was just so happy. Happy to pass people on campus, and especially at a game. I got my last hug outside of the Tombs when our group of girls was having lunch and he jumped in for a photo with us. He brought so much to so many. We are grateful for having known him.
Louise Joy
May 19, 2023
It was always good to see Woodie when we were in school together on Georgetown University Class of 1982. It was so good to see him at our reunions, including our last one in June 2022. He always had a smile and had such school spirit. The picture you posted captures him so well. Please accept my condolences for your loss. Woodie was really special.
Debra Hertz
May 19, 2023
I met Woodie when we both studied in Salamanca then would meet him for dinner at Roy Roger´s every Tuesday when he was a Georgetown and I was at American University. He was a great friend... funny and honest and committed. May you Rest in Peace, my friend!
Kathy Marks
May 19, 2023
I am so sad to hear of Woodie´s passing. I went to both college and law school with Woodie and it was always such a pleasure to see him. His smile and good spirits were infectious. My most sincere condolences to his family.
Karen Perlmutter
May 19, 2023
I will miss you, Woodie! We became so close after the reunion. I hope that you are at peace.
William Kozy
May 19, 2023
My namesake Woodie (I grew up as "Woody") was a sweet man. A mainstay iconic Hoya figure in our Class of `82.
Donna Gerardi
May 19, 2023
My condolences to Woodie's family. I'm so sad to learn of his passing. I have memories of a smiling, wonderful, sweet man who was like a magnet of joy when our college class reunited. Gone too soon...
Andrew Gendron
May 19, 2023
Beyond my grief that such a gentle soul no longer walks with us, I can add nothing to what my classmates have said.
Bart Isdaner
May 19, 2023
Woodie, we miss you! You opened your heart to everyone and we are all much better having you as our classmate and friend. Your infectious smile and piercing eyes made us all special. We love you!
Todd Bernhardt
May 18, 2023
Woodie and I went to college together, and I always looked forward to seeing him at reunions. He was a great friend (and a great hugger) and we will miss him. Rest in peace, my friend.
George Biagi
May 18, 2023
I was fortunate to be a classmate of (Georgetown, '82) and fellow Hoya cheerleader with Woodie during our time on the Hilltop. He was a force of nature--full of love and joy, and he was funny (and devilish) as could be. He will be missed by so many in our class who knew and loved him. Woodie--may your gentle soul rest in eternal peace, your beautiful spirit soar forever, and every memory we each have of you be a blessing. Until we meet again on the other side, old friend. HOYA SAXA!
Chuck Walworth
May 17, 2023
So long, Woodie. I am thankful for crossing paths with you at Georgetown. May you rest in peace, my friend.
Thomas A Wong
May 17, 2023
I was a classmate of Woodie´s at Georgetown. He was a wonderful person. I always enjoyed talking to him at the Big East Tournament in New York and at reunions. My condolences to his family. Thomas A. Wong
Eileen Gaul Isdaner
May 17, 2023
Woodie, your smile and warmth will be missed by so many. You truly were a shining light in this world. Rest in peace, my Hoya friend.
Until our paths cross again, may God grant you peace and serenity.
Eileen Gaul Isdaner, GU´82
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