He was born April 27, 1932 in Lynch, KY, the son of the late Hale and Ruth (Helton) Woodward. His wife, Charlene Woodward and one sister, Barbara Sue, also preceded him in death.
Jack was a US Airforce veteran and later retired to Knoxville, TN after a long career in Funeral and Cemetery Service. He relocated to Louisville in recent years to be closer to his family. He loved his grandchildren, golf and UK Basketball. He was a Mason and member of Southeast Christian Church in Louisville.
Left to cherish his memory are his children, Sharon Woodward, Rick Woodward, Jackie Bivens, and Scott Woodward; five grandchildren, Jordan Grubb, Julie Ann Bivens, Jessica Byerly, Lindsey Woodward, Joshua Koch; one great-grandson, Maverick Byerly; and one sister, Nancy Jones.
A visitation will be held in Louisville, Wednesday, April 14, 2021 from 4-8 PM at the Arch L. Heady at Westport Village, 7410 Westport Rd. Family and Friends will assemble in Maryville, TN at Smith Funeral Home, on Friday, April 16, 2021 at 12-1 PM with a graveside service immediately following at Grandview Cemetery in Maryville. Dr. Mark A. Grubb will be officiating.
