Toft Funeral Home and Crematory
2001 Columbus Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
Phone: 419-625-8816
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Floyd Lee Woodard, 89, of Sandusky, made his transition to enter the gates of Heaven September 19, 2023. He passed peacefully at Stein Hospice Care Center with his family by his side.
He was born November 6, 1933 in Jasper County, MS to Claude Lee Woodard and Annie May Woodard. He graduated from Tioch High School in 1953.
Floyd Lee worked for the Ford Motor Company, Sandusky, retiring after 33 years. He also enjoyed working as the executive gardener and grounds keeper for the Dorn House, Sandusky, for 40 years, as well as working as greens keeper for Mills Creek Golf Course.
His life's passion was his daughter and grandchildren, traveling near and far no matter where they resided in or out of the country, followed by his love of golf, carrying a left-handed average of a 7. He played and taught the game he so loved. Even as he was in ICU at the Cleveland Clinic, he took the time to teach and critique one of his nurses on his swing, positioning and wrist: If you knew Floyd he would have it no other way. He also bowled at Bonnie Lanes, Cedar Lanes, and Star Lanes, earning him multiple rings and championships throughout his career. His bold laughter and witty jokes would simply light up a room and all who crossed his path would forever be touched by a word of wisdom or life lesson.
He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Nastashia "Tasha" Woodard (and son-in-love, Anthony T. Williams), of Saint Johns, FL; son, Robert B. Baker, of Rock Hill, SC; grandchildren, Phillip Michael Thomas, of Glen Burnie, MD, Brittni La'Que Branch, of Poolesville MD, and Trinity L. Baker, of Rock Hill, SC; great-grandson, Marcus Ryan Brooks, of Poolesville, MD; sister, Aletha Larry, of Pontiac, MI; brothers, Harold M. Woodard, of Laurel, MS, and Charles M. Woodard, of Manhattan, NY; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-, and great-great nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice D. Woodard and sisters, Claudia Ann Moore, Ruby Nell Jones, and May Nell Newell.
The Celebration of Floyd Lee Woodard's life will be Monday, September 25 at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 1215 Pierce St., Sandusky. Visitation will be from 10-11 A.M. and the celebration will begin at 11 A.M. Elder Weyman B. Stephens, Jr. will officiate and Pastor Clayton E. Howard will be the eulogist. Entombment will follow in Meadow Green Memorial Park, Huron.
His daughter would like to send a special thank you to Betty Maceo, Sheryl Pickens, Dana Newell, Janice Warner, and Chico Alexander. You all have been the village making sure every appointment was made when I was unable to be in Ohio. My gratitude and love for each of you has no bounds or measures, and I thank you for loving my father as much as I do and surrounding him always.
Toft Funeral Home & Crematory, 2001 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, is handling arrangements. Condolences may be shared online at toftfuneralhome.com.
