Jeffrey Woodard Obituary

Jeff was one of the few people I kept in contact with after college. He was entirely responsible for getting me into road biking as a way of maintaining fitness off the water - an activity I enjoyed for many years. His sense of humor was singular, his energy and drive were infectious, and I always enjoyed being around him.

Been a pleasure for the past 30+ years going through a GaTech EE curriculum, Northern Telecom co-op, teaching you to drive in snow & letting you stay at my parents when the FL native plus 2W drive vehicle on Atlanta ice needed a backup plan - Atlanta, Charleston and San Francisco socials & laughs (the pic posted I think I lost a lung laughing so hard that night at your pad in CHS)! Thanks for teaching me to bike, introducing me to the simultaneous pain & joys of erg workouts and having a someone to call to talk shop when needed. When I am out on the water, solving a hard engineering problem or doing a intense aerobic workout, I know you'll be there Jeff - missing you already. Rest in peace.

So sad to learn of Jeff’s passing . He was such a kind person and an awesome sailing mentor to my son Mason . Amy too ! My deepest sympathies. Jeff will be greatly missed .

Jeff was very considerate and kind to our family. He was a good man. I'm saddened to learn he is no longer with us. God bless him and Amy. I'm glad we knew him.

I met Jeff through the College of Charleston EMBA program in 2025 and only knew him for 7 months. I loved his stories of sailing. I will remember him as an adventurous, intelligent man who loved Amy very much.