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Submitted: 2/13/24 • Approved: 2/22/24 • Last Updated: 2/25/24 • R254341-G254340-S3
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Aug. 18, 1928 - Sept. 16, 2013
Jewell
June 8, 1928 - Feb. 20, 2019
R. V. "Cotton" Woodward , 85, of Hixson, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2013. He was born August 18, 1928.
Cotton was employed at Dupont for 36 years, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Margurite McAfee Woodward; son, David Woodward; and granddaughter, Katie Woodward.
Survivors include his wife, Jewell Woodward, Hixson, sons, Roger (Joyce) Woodward, Hixson, Tennessee and Mike Woodward, Hixson, Tennessee; grandchildren, Tony, Shelley, Nicole and Amanda; and great grandchildren, Chole, Corbin, Caitlyn, Carter, Kylie, Kelsey and Kayden. r.
Services will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastors Sonny Wilkes and Wilburn Reno officiating. Burial will follow at Dividing Ridge Cemetery. Visitation is Tuesday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and after 1:00 Wednesday at the funeral home.
Jewell Horne Woodward, 90, went home to be with Jesus and family on Feb. 20, 2019.
Jewell was a member of Dividing Ridge Church for many years. She was celebrated and took pride in being the oldest living congregation member of her church she loved so dearly. Jewell served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. After her service to our country, she went to work at DuPont and retired after several years.
In her spare time, she enjoyed spending time with her late husband and friends, painting beautiful ceramics, and participating in church events.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland “Cotton” Woodward; mother, Ida Mae Gann Horne; father, John Wesley Horne; brothers and sisters, Glenn, Vretta, Alvin, Harold, Madge, Quinton, Glothia, Roxie, Estelle, and Floyce.
She is survived by her sister-in-law and caregiver, Lometta “Doe” Horne; stepsons, Mike Woodward and Roger (Joyce) Woodward along with several grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and long-time friend and caregiver, Bernie.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with the funeral directly following at 1 p.m. at Williamson and Sons Funeral Home, with Bishop Jackie Penney officiating. Burial will be private. Condolences and memories can be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com Arrangements are by Williamson and Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Chattanooga Times-Free Press, 22 Feb 2019
Contributed on 2/13/24
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