James Nelson Woody Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to James Nelson Woody of Seabrook Island, South Carolina, born in Marion, North Carolina, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. James Nelson left this world on October 23, 2024 at the age of 82, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Nelson Woody to show support.
As James Nelson departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though James Nelson may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy James Nelson leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lelia Woody (Cox) and Floyd Walston Woody; and his siblings, Jo of Spruce Pine, NC, Gene Woody of Crystal River, FL and Art Woody of Richmond.
He is survived by: his wife Elizabeth Lynn Woody; his sons, Brian Worth Woody (Heather) of Sitka, AK and Scott Nelson Woody of Spruce Pine, NC; and his granddaughter Karoline Ann Woody.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Baptists on Mission, PO Box 1107, 205 Convention Drive, Cary NC 27512, for Hurricane Helene relief. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at mcalister-smith.com/.