Hurt……….James Edward Woodson, age 85 of Hurt died Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born November 28, 1930 in Pittsylvania County near Brutus, he was a son of the late Jessie Ephriam Woodson and Nannie Bailess Woodson. He was predeceased by two brothers, Leroy Woodson and Aubrey Woodson; three sisters, Edna Shelton, Ola Price and Louise Gardner. James was retired Staff Engineer with Klopman Mills with 41 years of service. Following his retirement he was a self-employed Mechanical Consultant both national and international. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict and was a Life Member of the DAV. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Gretna Branch. Mr. Woodson was also a member of the Brookneal Odd Fellow Lodge #267I00F. Throughout his life James was blessed with many talents he enjoyed sharing with others; it seemed it was nothing he could not do.
He is survived by his wife of over 67 years, Hazel Mariah Rowland Woodson of the residence; two sisters, Christine Rowland of Hurt and Margaret Moorefield of Myrtle Beach, SC; and many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints by President Raymond Elliott. Burial will follow in Carl O. Moran Memorial Garden.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 8, 2016 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times will be at the residence.
The family suggests memorials be made to Altavista EMS, P.O. Box 1 Altavista, VA 24517 or your favorite charity.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.