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Rodney Anderson Woodall, 54, hard worker who touched many lives with his kindness

Rodney Anderson Woodall

SOUTHPORT — Rodney Anderson Woodall, 54, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020. Rodney was born Jan. 21, 1966, son of the late James Lewis Woodall and Bonnie Faye Stewart.

He spent the most of his life and career in Benson and moved to Southport in 2006. Rodney was a hard worker from the time he was 12 years old until the time of his passing. Along the way, he touched many lives. Rodney never met a stranger and would share his love with anyone he met along his path. Rodney would hug everyone and give them an “I love you” every encounter that he spent with them. He loved the Lord and his family.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Mary Stewart; stepfather, Glenn Williford; sister, Cynthia Jane Williford; and brother, Michael Glenn Williford.

Survivors include his wife, Debra Woodall; five children, Brandi Floyd, and her husband, Michael, Heather Barefoot, and her husband, Joey, Chad Woodall, Gabrielle Brown and Nathaniel Woodall; four grandchildren, Farryn Floyd, Braxton Barefoot, Trevor Barefoot and Jackson Floyd; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other extended family members.

A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 31, at Beach Road Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Friends of Brunswick County Treatment Court, 3904 Business 17E, Bolivia, NC 28422.

The LORD hears his people when they call to him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles. The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed. Psalms 34:17-18.

Share online condolences with the family at Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service.

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