Mr. Bryant Nelson “Woody” Woodell, age 74, of Sanford, NC, died Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at the FirstHealth Hospice House.

He was born in Lee County, NC on April 19, 1942 to the late James Bryant Woodell and Clara Mae Dupree Woodell.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Larry Wayne Woodell.  Woody served our country in the United States Army, graduated from Sanford Business College, was a member of the Elks and retired as a store manager of the Pantry/Kangaroo.  He also worked as an agent for Life of Virginia, worked at Twin City Dry Cleaners, Wicker Mart and Professional Uniforms.  He met with his friends “The Rowdy Bunch” once a month for lunch; however his most important job was being his “granddaughter Kelsie’s nanny”. 

He is survived by his wife Dianne Hight Woodell; daughter Suzanne Woodell both of the home; daughter Sharon W. Saunders and husband Kris of Sanford and granddaughter Kelsie Saunders.

The family will receive friends Saturday, January 14, 2017 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home and the funeral service will follow in the chapel of the funeral home with Chaplain Joel Cameron officiating.  Burial will follow at Cool Springs Baptist Church cemetery.

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