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1971 - 2022
1971
2022
JOSEPH RETZEEL “JOE CUDA” WOODARD, 50
Joseph Retzeel “Joe Cuda” Woodard passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 in Wytheville Community Hospital. He was 50.
Joe was born on March 15, 1971 in Pensacola, Florida to Hoke Smith Woodard, Jr and Erlene Villaluz Woodard. He lived in Austinville, Virginia with his wife, Amy Young Woodard, and daughters Leanne and Rylee Woodard.
Voted “Happiest” in high school, Joe had a contagious smile. He lived life with an enthusiasm that was felt by all who knew him. He never met a stranger. Joe’s family and friends meant the world to him. He never stopped planning new adventures they could have together - horseback riding, kayaking, ATV riding, skiing, and all things cars and trucks. Joe had a special love for one car - his lime green 1970 Plymouth Cuda. He will forever be remembered as “Joe Cuda” by those who knew and loved him.
In addition to Amy, Leanne and Rylee, Joe is survived by his mother, Erlene Lowell, step-father Mark Lowell, sister Charlene Folds (Joe), brothers John Woodard (Betsy), Benny Woodard (Jean), David Lowell (Jenna), sister Hope Elisha Woodard and step-mother Evelyn D. Woodard. He was preceded in death by his father, Hoke Smith Woodard, Jr and his brother Steve Woodard.
Services will be held on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel at 1035 N Main St, Hillsville, VA 24343. Visitation will be from 12:00-2:00pm and a brief service will be held at 2:00pm. Burial will follow at the Bridle Creek Cemetery in Independence, Virginia. The family requires masks to be worn.
A memorial account has been set up for Joe Woodard. The family respectfully requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to assist in meeting the families immediate financial needs. Donations can be made through Carter Bank and Trust. Mailing address is P.O. Box 99 Hillsville, VA 24343 checks made payable to: Joe Woodards Memorial Fund.
Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family of Mr. Woodard.
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Laura Heanette McCreary
May 13, 2022
I just heard about Joe’s passing. I met your family when Debbie Kite had Dusty’s birthday party at my Homeplace in Sylvatus.
My heart breaks for you and your girls.
God Bless you and Comfort you.
Laura Jeanette Lewis McCreary
Marietta GA
Kathy Sneed
February 20, 2022
Happy Trails to you until we meet again.
Prayers of comfort
Dodi Sexton
February 10, 2022
I’m so sorry for your loss. The last time I talked to Joe he was telling me about his car and how he got his nickname Joe Cuda. I’ve known him since he was just a kid. He was a wonderful person and will be missed greatly. May God give you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Cindy Kendrick
February 9, 2022
Much Love
Jamie Vanhoy
January 31, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Donna Mathews Baxter
January 30, 2022
Amy, Leanne and Rylee We are so sorry and we love y’all very much. Joe, I could not have been blessed with a better family than ours. Your smile said it all and I am so proud I was your cousin.
Lara Payne
January 30, 2022
May heart goes out to you and your family. Joe was a great guy. He will be missed.
Kevin Osborne
January 30, 2022
Joe was a great person with a love for life and a smile a mile wide. He was a friend to everyone he met and will be greatly missed by myself and a lot of other people. PRAYERS for Amy and the girls. FLY HIGH CUDA !!!!
Kristen Puckett
January 30, 2022
Joe was always an adventurous, happy, caring person who loves his beautiful wife and girls. Joe was a friend to many and will be missed. Amy, Leanne and Rylee we love you and are praying for Gods arms to wrap around you and embrace you with comfort and strength.
Love, Stephen, Kristen, Mia, Jada and Max
Josh and Denice McBride
January 30, 2022
We are so sorry, Joe was a great guy and will be greatly missed. Heaven gained a good one. Praying for you and the girls. May the Lord wrap you in his comfort.

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Betsy Woodard
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Kristy Viars
January 30, 2022
God bless your family and comfort them. You will never be forgotten.

Betsy Woodard
January 30, 2022
Steve "Gweedo" Galyean
January 30, 2022
I can only hope that when it's my time to go that I can be loved as much as Joe...Rest in peace my friend...
Nathan Porter
January 30, 2022
Sorry for your loss. He will be missed.
Larry Bryant
January 29, 2022
I used to run around with Joe And Teddy and brian and puggy and I have alot of great memories of Joe and the guys
BUTCH Sexton
January 29, 2022
I'm so sorry for your loss Joe was an inspiration to us all
Kristie Hudson
January 28, 2022
Joe was someone if you met that you would never forget him. I'm so sorry for you the family. May the Lord give you tstrength needed to get thru the days to come.
1st SGT (Retired) Allen Hash
January 28, 2022
Set beside of Joe in several Cruise Ins and talked cars..always had an infectious grin that was contagious to everyone around. Willingness to help everyone, done.some work for me when my car went through a complete rebuild. He was one of the good ones. May Joe Rest In Peace.
To the family, May the memories of Joe and God's Grace and Love get you through the days ahead. God Bless
Barry Liddle
January 28, 2022
He had a infectious smile that I will greatly miss! Prayers for his family.
Jon Beamer
January 28, 2022
I will always remember his smile and happy demeanor. Joe was one of the finest human beings I have ever known.
Joy & Jeff BABE
January 28, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Butch Reeves
January 28, 2022
Amy, I’m so sorry for your loss. Prayers for all of you.
Emmett Tate
January 28, 2022
Amy and girls I am so sorry to hear about Joe he was a sweet and gentle man from what I remember of him he had a heart of gold you and the girls will be in my prayers while you go through this tough time.
Jimmy Litz
January 28, 2022
I will miss my good friend. Every time I look at my dually I think of him and all the advice given and work he did on it .
To Amy and girls, he hasnt gone away, he is waiting by the river for all his family and friends to join him for the grand celebration it will be. May God be with you guys in this troubleling time and comfort and console you.
Joe, rest in peace my good friend and we all miss you.
Cindy Smith
January 28, 2022
I always thought alot of Joe. He was such a fun filled guy and so kind to everyone he met. My prayers and thoughts are with Amy and the girls, There are no words that can ease the loss of Joe. He was a great person, and loved his family. God bless each of you.
Penny Lassiter Halsey
January 28, 2022
Amy, My heart aches for you and your family. May our loving God wrap His arms around you and walk you through this unbelievably difficult time. Hold on to your precious memories of Joe and know that you are loved by so many wonderful family and friends.
Kathy Surratt
January 28, 2022
My prayers are for you and your sweet girls
Tim& Susie Roberts & CarQuest of Galax
January 28, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. May God bless you and give you strength in the days ahead.
Paige Crider
January 28, 2022
Joe was an amazing guy! He always had time to listen to me and help me out if I had questions and for sure bailed me out a few times! I could always count on him and he was a man of his word :) He could drive a hard bargain but he was worth every last cent! He will be missed!
Robbie Spurlin
January 28, 2022
Prayers for the family
wanda Melton Meraz
January 28, 2022
He was such a great guy and was so much fun to be around. I knew him from years ago
Joyce Anderson
January 28, 2022
Amy I'm so very sorry. Lean on God, your family and friends to help you thru this unexpected journey. I will be praying for you.
Chuck Moretz
January 27, 2022
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Jadan Miller
January 27, 2022
Thinking and praying for you guys.
Megan Arreola
January 27, 2022
Lots of hugs & prayers from all of us in Wisconsin. May God give you strength during a time that is impossible for us to understand. Sending peace, love, and healing to all those who Joe touched!
Jennifer Harmon
January 27, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. Joe will be missed by many! Joe always had a smile. Fly high Joe until we meet again. Family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Kim & Eddie Robinson
January 27, 2022
Joe was an exceptional human being with a heart of gold and a smile that could brighten anyone's day. We are so very sorry for your loss. You all will be in our prayers, and may God give you peace and comfort now and in the days ahead.
Chris and Anglia Dalton
January 27, 2022
With deepest sympathy to all the family. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Pat and Monty Rector
January 27, 2022
So sorry for your great loss. Joe touched many lives and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He always had that great smile. Hard not to like him on first glance. May God bless you all in the days to come. Joe left lots of great memories. Our family liked Joe, he was a fun person to be accociated with. Joe go rest high on that mountain. We all miss you.
Eddie Hensdell
January 27, 2022
Joe was a very friendly guy. He did work on two of our old vehicles, very professional. We will truly miss him. Prayers for the family!
Barry & Ann Branscome
January 27, 2022
Our thoughts, prayers, and love are with all of the family. We met Joe when he was a teenager and never saw him without that smile. He instantly earned a place in our hearts. He was the type person who you knew you could count on for anything and at any time. It was always a pleasure to run into him. He would always take time to stop and talk. May God grant you the peace and comfort that only comes from Him.
Dennis& Sue Ward
January 27, 2022
Amy & Girls,
We are so sorry for you loss. One never knows what to say at a time like this. Please know that you are very special to us and we are praying for you and your family.
Ruben and Deanna Rubert
January 27, 2022
Our sincerest condolences for Joe and his family.
Bobbietta Martin
January 27, 2022
So sorry for your loss! I only saw Joe a few times when he came to the school. But every time I saw him he was smiling and kept everyone laughing! The thing that impressed me most was how much he loved Amy and his girls! May God bless and keep you during this extremely difficult time
Angie York Hill
January 27, 2022
Joe was a wonderful soul. Praying for peace and comfort.
Debbie Hash
January 27, 2022
Amy and Family I am so sorry for your loss. I have always heard what a great guy Joe was. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. May the good lord wrap his arms around you and give you comfort. Love you.
Chris Ring
January 27, 2022
When i first met Joe he was smiling. It was like we was already friends. He as always willing to give you a hand. Joe is the person that got me into diesels, that was 17 years ago and thats how i make my living now. Joe will be deeply missed. Fly high buddy! Keep those turbos spooling!
Karen (Lowell) Cardenas
January 27, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Stacey Hines
January 27, 2022
Every single memory I have of Joe involved him smiling or laughing. Anyone who knew him is a better person because of it. Many prayers for Amy, Leanne, & Rylee.
Allyson Taylor
January 27, 2022
Amy, Leanne and Riley we are so very sorry for your loss. Your in our thoughts and prayers. Love you all.
Kristina Durnil and family
January 27, 2022
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one. Thoughts are with you and the girls.
Jeff and Patti Holderfield
January 27, 2022
Our condolences and prayers!

Emily Woodard
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James Troyer
January 27, 2022
You will be missed, loved you like a brother.
Emily Woodard
January 27, 2022
Oh jeez where to begin. My heat goes out to you aunt Amy, lee lee and ryry❤ I know I can speak for the rest of the woodard family when I say that we all love you guys so much and if you ever need anything we will always be here. I can’t remember a single time I ever didn’t see a smile on uncle joes face. He was such a happy person and could light up the room. I remember when y’all were teaching me to ride as I was going up the hill on the side of the house he would scream “PUT YOUR HEELS DOWN GIRL”. Also my love for his car. Since I’ve been 5 years old his 70’ cuda was my dream car. My mom wouldn’t let me even try to get it and I know he wouldn’t have given his 3rd child up but it was. Because of my love for it I ended up getting my 2019 Dodge Challenger and I didn’t even want one if I couldn’t get it in the sublime green. My dad searched online for months if not years trying to find a good one for me and finally we got one and I copied uncle joes plate. His was “joe cuda” and mines “em cuda”. It will always be a reminder for me of him Thank you uncle joe for everything you did for me over the years and treating me like I was another daughter to you (I mean I was the test baby to see if y’all wanted kids) I love you so much and you will be missed dearly.
Trish Clontz
January 27, 2022
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. So sorry for y’all loss. Prayers
Janet Shaver Parks
January 27, 2022
David and I are so sorry to hear this. David thought alot of Joe. He will definitely be missed by many.
Paul Weddle
January 27, 2022
Joe Cuda was an awesome man and friend for many years. Heaven has gained a true jewel. My thoughts and prayers are for Amy and the entire family.
Dreama Holdaway
January 27, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Amy Aussiker
January 27, 2022
To Amy Woodard and family My sincere condolences.
Angel Reynolds
January 27, 2022
Love and prayers to Joe's wife, girls, parents, and family. I will never forget that big smile! He has always had a special place in my heart!
Jeanie Dye
January 27, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss.I was Joe's neighbor for years and he was always smiling.He was helpful and courteous.My prayers are with his family.
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