John Henry

"Sonny" Woodard

Mr. John Henry Woodard was born on January 15, 1947, to Sherman and Ocie Lee Woodard in Zebulon, Georgia. Sonny as he was affectionately called by his family and friends was educated at the Pike County Consolidated High School in Concord, Georgia.

John accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. He was employed by General Motors as a Lead Supervisor for many years until he retired.

In John's leisure time he enjoyed watching sports, hanging out with his grandchildren and he loved spending time with his family and friends. John was a loving father, grandfather, great brother, uncle and friend to many. Matthew 5:4, states "blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted" it reminds us that although we are deeply saddened by the loss of our loved one, the Lord will bless us with comfort during our time of mourning.

On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, Mr. John Henry "Sonny" Woodard' name was called, and he answered and was set free from all sickness and pain. Rest now in peace and comfort, your journey has ended, battle fought, and victory won. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sherman and Ocie Lee Woodard; his siblings, Curtis Woodard, Mattie Lee, Dorothy Leasure, Leroy Daniel, J.C. Woodard, Willie Fred Woodard, and Linda Gail Woodard.

Mr. John Henry "Sonny" Woodard leaves to cherish his memory his children, John H. Woodard, Jr., Danielle Woodare, Dianne Woodard, Tahj Johnson, Adrienne Passmore, and Tymeka Crawley; his sisters, Mary (Googie) Fagains of Orlando, FL, and Patricia (Rev. Milton) McGill of Concord, Ga; 14 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends that will miss him dearly.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's FUneral Home. Service will be held on Friday, September 19, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Milner Cemetery. Minister Rufus Clemmons is the Eulogist.