Howard Woody Obituary
Howard Woody (Gastonia, North Carolina) passed away on August 6, 2026. Howard, born on May 30, 1948, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Howard Woody to show support.
Howard will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Howard will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Howard’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Howard George and Julia Mae Moses Woody; and his siblings, Brenda Woody (London) and Joel Niven Woody. He is survived by: his wife Lydia Dowd Woody; his children, Melanie Lewis, Ian Woody, Jeramiah Snyder, Joshua Snyder, Jacob Woody and Rebecca Woody Beane; and his sister Patricia Hess. He is also survived by spouses and partners, 24 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.
