REYNOLDS, GA - Mr. Harris Horton Woodard, age 85, of Reynolds, GA, passed away Monday, September 28, 2015 at Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins, GA. Visitation is scheduled for 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at Watson-Mathews Funeral Home, followed by funeral services at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of Watson-Mathews Funeral Home in Montezuma, GA. Interment will follow at Sunnyside Cemetery in Cordele, GA.
Mr. Woodard was born January 18, 1930 in Dooly County, GA, to the late Arthur Woodard and Levada Horton Woodard. He was a landscaper with Woodard Nursery. He served in the United States Army as a Staff Sergeant during the Korean War. He enjoyed fishing and gardening. Mr. Woodard was a member of the American Legion, VFW, and the Wounded Warrior Project.
Mr. Woodard is survived by his wife, Kate Dent Woodard of Reynolds, GA; a son, Sam (Cheryl) Hines of Vienna, GA; a daughter, Marion Morrell of Reynolds, GA; and a daughter-in-law, Marilyn Hines of Ideal, GA. He also leaves behind two sisters: Gladys Mixon and Ruth Bowen, both of Cordele, GA. In addition he leaves nine grandchildren, twenty-nine great-grandchildren, and thirteen great-great-grandchildren. A host of nieces and nephews also survive.
Friends and family may view and sign the guestbook at www.watsonmathewsfuneralhome.com.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home of Montezuma, GA is in charge of funeral arrangements.