WILMINGTON — William “Bill” Haywood Woodall, a cherished father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025, in Wilmington, North Carolina, at the age of 80.
Born on November 20, 1944, in Whiteville, North Carolina, Bill lived a life full of love, dedication, and kindness.
Bill enjoyed a fulfilling career as a transportation engineer, contributing his expertise to Corning, a company renowned for its advancements in glass ceramics, and optical physics. Upon retirement, he remained an active and beloved member of his community in Wilmington, North Carolina.
He was an avid supporter of the UNC basketball team, never missing a chance to cheer on his beloved Tar Heels. His family will be spending time cataloging his numerous blue shirts to show the team colors and having a blanket made of his favorites.
Bill was a man of immense generosity and kindness, known for his loving nature and unwavering willingness to help those in need. He never met a stranger and was blessed with an abundance of friends and family who cherished his warm heart and gentle spirit.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul D. and Eupha Cleo (née Miller) Woodall, and his beloved wife, Linda Faye Burris Woodall, whose memory he held dear.
Bill leaves behind a legacy of love through his surviving family: his son, William Timothy (Theresa Jean Caruso) Woodall; his daughters, Anna Woodall (Jason Allen) Lee and Elizabeth Joy Murray; and his cherished grandchildren, Joshua Woodall, Byron, Brayden and Bentlee Murray, as well as Caroline and Riker Lee. He is also survived by his siblings, Paul, Patricia, and Catherine Woodall, and a host of loving nieces, nephews and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill’s memory to charities supporting cancer research, like Stand up to Cancer and those in need, reflecting his generous spirit and profound care for others.
May he rest in peace, forever remembered for his kind heart and unwavering love for his family and community.
