Albert “Bo” Woodward, 67, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away Sunday May 1, 2016 in a local hospital.
He was the son of the late Steve and Mary Lou Hawkins Woodward; and was also preceded in death by his son, Ricky Woodward; and a brother, Frank Woodward.
Bo was an avid card player and especially loved to play Rook. He also enjoyed camping. He attended Community Hall Church and was a Veteran of the United States Army.
Survivors include his loving wife of 48 years, Ruth Woodward; his son, Ray Woodward of Dalton; his daughter, Tarina Stewart of Cleveland; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; his brothers, Johnny Woodward of Cleveland and Edwin Woodward of Jacksonville NC; sisters, Barbara Culbertson of Riceville and Katy Woodward Dawson of Cleveland; and several nieces and nephews.
A Remembrance of Life Service will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 4 at Jim Rush Funeral and Cremation Services Wildwood Ave. Chapel with Pastor Jeannie Cissom and Pastor Ray Cheatham officiating. The interment will follow in the Veterans Section of Fort Hill Cemetery with Military Honors. Casket bearers include Dylan Burns, John Burns, John Chambers, Steven Rogers, JJ Rogers, Larry Swafford, Johnny Woodward and Danny Woodward.
The family will receive friends Wednesday from 1-4 p.m. at the Jim Rush Funeral Home, who has charge of the arrangements.