William Hoyt Woodard
January 5, 1939 ~ August 31, 2020
Born in:
Macon Co., NC
Resided in:
Candler, NC
William Hoyt Woodard, 81, of Candler, died Monday, August 31, 2020 at CarePartners Solace Center.
A native of Macon County, he was a son of the late William and Nina Brooks Woodard. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Guyer as well as three brothers, Cleve, Joe and Jack Woodard.
A United States Army veteran, Hoyt was the owner and operator of Asheville Powertrain for 36 years as well as owner and operator of Hayes & Hopson Auto Supply for 14 years. He served on several boards and committees to include the Automotive Aftermarket Association of the Mid-South and Power Heavy Duty of America.
Hoyt is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Garnetta Vanhook Woodard; two sons, William Hoyt Woodard, Jr. (Stephanie) of Asheville and Barry Earl Woodard (Susan) of Cary, NC; three grandchildren, Savannah, Meredith and Will Woodard as well as several nieces and nephews.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a private Funeral Service will be held at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian. However, those who wish to see Hoyt and sign his guest register may do so at the funeral home on Friday, September 4, 2020 between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 2:00 P.M.
A public Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Riverview Methodist Church Cemetery, Lakey Creek Road in Franklin, NC.
In lieu of flowers, Hoyt’s family asks that you consider making a contribution in his memory to Riverview Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Clara Wiggins, 408 West Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe, NC 28110.
Services
For those who wish to pay their respects: September 4, 2020 8:30 am - May 5, 2025 2:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Graveside Service: September 5, 2020 2:00 pm
Riverview Methodist Church Cemetery
Lakey Creek Road
Franklin, NC 28734
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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Garnetta, Hoyt, and Barry
We are so sorry to read about Hoyt. We are thinking of you. All our love,
Peggy and Mike Hembree
Cindy and Robert Reeves
GARNETTA,JR, AND BERRY
OUR HEARTS ARE WITH YOU,HOYT WILL BE VERY MISSED.
YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.
MINNIE & EDDIE,AND GOOD FRIEND MIKE CARTER
Harold & Betty Wright
Garnetta: I’m so sorry about the loss of your husband. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Garnetta, Hoyt and Barry,
We are so sorry to hear about Uncle Hoyt’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. May God help you find peace. Pam,Tony & Megan Davis
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
JR, I’m sorry to hear of your father’s passing. I know that you have many fond memories. Prayers to you and your family.
Suzanne
So sorry to learn of Hoyt’s passing, he will he missed.
With Love,
Brett Upton
Power Heavy Duty
Houston,TX
I will miss the conversation I had with Hoyt at Power Heavy Duty meetings.
Garnetta, Hoyt and Barry
We were so sorry to hear about Hoyt. We have great memories from the years when the kids were growing up and I will always miss him saying, “Shut up, Mary”!
Arnold and Mary
Garnetta
So sorry for your loss!! Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers at such a difficult time…Hoyt was a wonderful man. Sure will miss him giving me a hard time! Always a good time while you guys were at the shop..
I am so sorry for your loss of Hoyt.. He was always nice to me.
I will have you your family in my prayers.
Sending prayers and love to all his wonderful family .
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Woodard’s from our family to yours. He will be missed. He was always someone I looked up to.
So sorry to hear of Hoyt’s passing. Garnetta ,Jr, and Barry I am praying God will give you comfort during this time.
JR and Family: Hoyt was a great person, and will be greatly missed by all who interacted with him. I always enjoyed stopping by the shop and listening to Hoyt share his history and past experiences. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear about Hoyt. He was always so good to so many of us young kids going through Hominy Valley. Rest assured he is in a better place now. You and your families are in our thoughts and prayers.
Andy Taylor
So sorry for your loss. He was one of a kind, and always made me laugh. Rest in peace my friend, Hoyt.