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Mr. George Ethel Woodward, 92, formerly of Country Lane, Mocksville, died Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem.

He was born on Feb. 5, 1931 in Davie County to the late John W. and Zelma McClamrock Woodward.

Mr. Woodard served in the U.S. National Guard and in his younger days enjoyed hunting and fishing. He enjoyed making biscuits, cornbread, and pot roast and loved to travel with his wife. He was very devoted to his family and always willing to help his loved ones.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: his wife of 65 years, Elizabeth Koontz Woodward; and siblings, Clair Bone, Mabel Wrenn, Arthur Woodward, Rod Woodward, Ike Woodward, Jack Woodward, and Louise Collins.

Survivors include: 3 children, Kathy Woodward of Mocksville, Steve Woodward (Pam) of Statesville, and Cheryle Angell (Victor) of Richmond, Va.; 8 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 2 at Salem Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Denise Henry officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Eaton Funeral Home.

The family would like to say a special thanks to the past and present staff members of Trinity Elms in Clemmons for the love and care provided to Mr. Woodward and his family.

Memorials may be considered for Salem Methodist Church Cemetery fund, c/o Mr. Edgar Cartner, 266 St. Matthews Road, Mocksville, NC 27028.

Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com.