John (Johnny) William Woody, Sr.

John (Johnny) William Woody, Sr. 51 of Frederick St Bluefield, WV passed away on Thursday, March 07, 2013 at his home from a brain hemorrhage. Born on January 01, 1962 in Bluefield to the late Joyce Woody Nelson and James Harold. He had been a resident of Bluefield all his life and attended the First Church of Nazarene. Johnny was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, father-in-law, friend and neighbor. Johnny would help you in any way he could. Johnny worked as a laborer all his life. He also helped take care of his grandson Zyler and daughter daily. Johnny enjoyed drawing, singing, making everyone laugh and spending time with Zyler whom he loved more than life. Johnny will be loved and missed by all that knew him. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two Brothers James (Jimmy) Woody and Paul Woody; nephew Jamie Walker and great nephew Bo Clay. Johnny will be loved and missed by his Survivors: One Daughter: Paula (Woody) Booth and husband Barry of Bluefield Two Sons: John (J.J.) Woody, Jr. of Bluefield Robbie Smith and wife Marsha of Springville, VA A very special grandson: Zyler Woody of the home Grandchildren: John (Trey) Woody II and Chole Woody of Wyoming County, WV Katilyn Simpson and Seth Smith of Montcalm, WV One Brother: Harold Woody of Virginia Two Sisters: Marie Walker of Virginia Vicky Call of Princeton, WV Two Half Sisters: Patti Harold of Princeton, WV Sammie Poteet of Montcalm, WV Nieces: Dawn Woody Evans, Kathy Woody, Nikki Estep, Amber King, Tory King Nephew: Jeffery King Great Nieces: Leandria Woody, Jaiden Estep Great Nephew: Kyle Shrewsbury Cousins: Gerald Poe, Cheryl Kay Shrewsbury Special Friends: Barry Booth, Robbie Higginbotham, Peggy and Ronnie, Bobby and Brenda Higginbotham, Jonathan Collins, Bill, Sue Booth and many neighbors on Fredrick St. whom he helped greatly. Friends and family may call at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell, WV on Monday, March 11, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Monday, March 11, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell, WV with Rev. Gary Jakes officiating. In honoring Jonny’s wishes he will be cremated following the service. Online condolences can be sent to the Woody family at www.cravens-shires.com Cravens-Shires Funeral Home 3431 Coal Heritage Road Bluefield (Bluewell), West Virginia is serving the Woody family.