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Glenn Alvin Woody

glenn woody

August 23, 1934 ~ November 25, 2020

Born in: Swain Co., NC
Resided in: Candler, NC

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Glenn Alvin Woody, 86, of Candler, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020.

A native of Swain Co., Glenn was a son of the late Paul C. and Allie Mae Kirkland Woody. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Jean Plemmons.

Mr. Woody served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Era, where he was stationed in Cuba and Puerto Rico. He was a gun enthusiast, hunter and fisherman.

Surviving are his wife of 66 years, Blanca Tapia Woody; a daughter, Ruth Wilson-Phillips (Bill); a son, Eric Woody (Angela); grandchildren, Tanner Woody and Brennen Wilson; step-grandchildren, Billy Phillips, Heather Phillips and Joshua Phillips; sisters, Madge Frisbee (Carl) and DeLois Woody; and a brother, William Woody (Ruby).

Graveside services with military honors will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday at the Lauada Cemetery in Bryson City.

Mr. Woody will lie in repose on Friday from 12:00 to 5:30 p.m. and from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue. Masks are required indoors.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Manna Food Bank, 627 Swannanoa River Rd., Asheville, NC 28805, or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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For those who wish to pay their respects: November 27, 2020 12:00 pm - December 7, 2025 5:30 pm

Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

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For those who wish to pay their respects: November 28, 2020 9:00 am - December 7, 2025 12:00 pm

Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

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Graveside Service: November 28, 2020 2:00 pm

Lauada Cemetery

Bryson City, NC

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  1. I am deeply sorry for your loss. I pray that God gives you comfort, strength and peace during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ♡

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  2. Thinking of you and your family Blanca during the time. Glenn was a great man and it was a pleasure to know him. We will be praying for you!

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  3. I am so deeply sorry for you and your family loss. I pray that God will give you and your family peace, assurance, and strength during this time. He will greatly be missed. We love him and your family very much. I am so thankful and blessed to have known him.

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  4. Love and prayers to all of you. I will forever remember my “Buster” and all of his love and support over the years. I’m so sorry for your loss.

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  6. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Thinking of you with our heartfelt sympathy and love,

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  7. There will never be another like our beloved “Buster”! We never saw him when he didn’t have a smile on his face and a kind word. Blanca,Ruth, and Eric we are so sorry, but I bet there’s a whole lot of shouting in heaven right now. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry that I can’t be there for you right now, actually in hospital with emergency surgery / infection in this new ankle replacement. Mom sends her prayers and love also. Love Loretta &Charlie Higdon

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  9. Frank and I am so sorry for your loss but know that you are rejoicing in the fact that Glenn is at home with the Lord. Your wonderful memories will carry you through the coming days and weeks and the prayers of all your friends will give you strength. We love you Blanca.
    Lenora Sentelle

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  10. Blanca, Our deepest condolences and prayers for you and your family. May our heavenly Father’s love comfort you through this time of sadness.
    Love and prayers,
    Cynthia and Bruce

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  11. Blanca and family, Jeff and I are so sorry for your loss. Glenn was truly one of a kind. I was blessed getting to know him coming thru the drive thru at Burger King. Then when we started going to New Morgan Hill and we always sat behind y’all. He always told us great stories. He loved God, he loved this country and he most definitely loved you and his family. We are praying for you now and in the days to come.
    Jeff and Sandra Thompson

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  13. Bill and Ruth,
    I was so saddened to hear of your dad’s passing. I remember your dad and mom from going to church at New Morgan Hill. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  14. Bianca, Eric, Angie, and Tanner- We are praying for you all at this time of loss. We were so sorry to hear but so happy knowing he is a Christian and went to reside in heaven. So glad we got to know him through Eric. He was always a joy to be around.

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  15. Bill, Ruth & Family – Mom & I saw your Dad’s obituary in the paper. So sorry to hear of his passing. Please know you are all in our thoughts & prayers, especially your sweet little Momma. Thank God for His blessed promise that we will be reunited with our loved ones one of these days. Take care of each other.

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  16. Dear Bianca & family,
    We are so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in happy & loving memories. Many Blessings during this difficult time.

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  17. Dear Bianca & Family,
    We are so sorry for your loss. May loving & happy memories help sustain you at this difficult time. Many Blessings

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  18. Blanca and Family,
    We are so sorry to hear of Glens passing. He was always so kind and sweet to us. May God bless and keep you all.
    With Deepest Sympathy and Love,
    Roger and Lilly Smith

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