Obituary of Gregory Lee Woodward

Bedford – Gregory Lee Woodward, 70, of Bedford, passed away at 8:42 pm on Friday, June 30, 2023. Born January 6, 1953, in Bedford, he was the son of Jesse Thomas and Helen Margaret (Southern) Woodward. He married Doris King on December 29, 1974, and she survives. He retired as the Assistant Chief of Police at Crane and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a elder at Dive Christian Church where he served as the chairman of the board. Survivors include his wife, Doris, of Bedford; a son, Robby Woodward and wife, Connie; grandchildren, Jesse Lee Woodward, and Robert Denton Alexander, both who were raised in the home and eight more grandchildren; great-grandchildren, Leo Gregory Woodward, Emma Mae Woodward, and Luci Nicole Woodward; a sister, Karen Sue Gugin; a brother-in-law, Dennis Grogan. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Beverly Ann Grogan; a brother-in-law, Clifford Gugin. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am on Saturday, July 8th at the Dive Christian Church with Pastor Joe McAdams officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens where military rites will be accorded by members of Gillen Post #33 American Legion. Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, July 7th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.