John H. Woodford, Jr.

John H. Woodford, Jr., age 77 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Thursday, September 5, 2024 at the Baptist Health Corbin in Corbin, Kentucky.

He was born at Beech Grove in Indianapolis, Indiana on January 29, 1947 the son of the late John H. and Hilda (Burgdorf) Woodford. John had worked as a machinist for AT& T in Indianapolis, North Carolina, and Oklahoma City, served as a deacon for Stearns First Baptist Church, and his country in the US Army. In his younger years he was an avid basketball player, but as life continued, he became more interested in golf and motorcycles.

In addition to his parents; he is preceded in death by his brothers, Fred Woodford, Charles Woodford, William Woodford, and 3 infant brothers.

Survivors include his wife, Donna Woodford of Pine Knot, Kentucky whom he married November 18, 1967; daughter, Angela Denise Partin (Sonny) of Pine Knot, Kentucky; brothers, Jim Woodford (Judy) of Jacksonville, Florida, Sam Woodford (Linda) of Plainfield, Indiana, and Bob Woodford (Jamie) of New Albany, Indiana; grandchildren, Johnathan, Blake, and Makayla and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held 1pm Saturday, September 7, 2024 at the Stearns First Baptist Church with Bro. Helton Duncan and Bro. Sam Woodford officiating. Burial to follow in the Crabtree Cemetery. The family will receive friends after 11am Saturday at the Church.

In lieu of flowers, family request donations be given to Integrated Community Ministries.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements.