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.