NASHVILLE - Joseph Person Woodard, 92, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2009. He was born in Johnston County, March 8, 1916. He was the son of the late, Stephen Eldridge and Martha Atkinson Woodard. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Gretchen Credle Woodard and 12 brothers and sisters.

He leaves to cherish his memory, three daughters, Charlotte Buchanan of Nashville, Betty Barbee and husband Burke of Greenville, Josephine Beall and husband John of Charleston, SC., eight grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.

Visitation was Monday, February 9, 2009 at 11:00am at Nashville United Methodist Church; Funeral Service followed at 12:00pm with the Rev. Wayne Hicks officiating. Burial was at Forest Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Nashville United Methodist Church at 209 East Washington Street, Nashville, NC 27856.

On-line condolences may be sent to the Woodard family by visiting www.cornerstonefuneralhomeandcremations.com Arrangements are entrusted to Cornerstone Funeral Home and Cremations, 1052 South First Street, Nashville, NC 27856.