Rodney Allen Woodie, 86, of Newland, NC, died Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
Born in Catawba County, NC on April 17, 1938, he was the son of the late Butler Woodie and Catherine Ovada Frye Woodie.
Rodney was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church in Morganton. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, racing, and sports, especially Tar Heel Basketball.
A loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, Rodney is survived by his sons, Bruce Woodie and Kevin Woodie (Suzie); son-in-law, Dean Lloyd; grandchildren, Michael Lloyd (Megan), Taylor Woodie (Caitlin), Zachary Lloyd (Linda), and Maddie Woodie; great-grandchildren, Makenna, Madison, Lucas, and Payton; and sister-in-law, Rachel Woodie.
In addition to his parents, Rodney was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Bowman Woodie; daughter, Dea Woodie Lloyd; and brother, Willie Woodie.
A celebration of Rodney’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, December 6, 2024 at Pleasant View Baptist Church.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Kevin so sorry for your loss. Sending you and your family prayers.
Kevin, I am so sorry for your loss! Prayers for you and your family.
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. I remember all the good times in the neighborhood raising the children.
Dear Bruce and Kevin, So sorry for the loss of your Dad. Holidays are rough when your parents are no longer here as Dawn and I well know. Will be thinking if you guys are d keeping you In our prayers. Libby Ward Arney Dawn Ward Cline
A 1956 Drexel Alumni, a great sportsman, a dear friend of many Drexel folk, and one who loved his church, PVBC. There's joy all around in Heaven as Rodney enters and sees Gary, Willie, Irene, Dee, and Drexel friends. Plus there will be peace in his soul and heart as he loved to sing. Deep sympathy to the family. You all are in our prayers.
I remember Rodney from Pleasant view Church, a happy and pleasant person. My sympathy to the family.