Roland Dillard Woodard

February 03, 1924 - April 14, 2015

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Obituary For Roland Dillard Woodard

Roland Dillard Woodard, 91 of Raleigh, died Tuesday evening, April 14, 2015. A native of Johnston County, Roland was the son of the late Roberson Dillard and Fanny Stancil Woodard. Roland was preceded in death by his brother, Vernon and sister, Robelia.

He was a 1944 graduate of Glendale High School, and then moved to Raleigh to pursue a career as a commercial artist. He was an accomplished artist, owner of Woodard Sign Company, and a fantastic bluegrass musician. He was a devoted member and founder of North Raleigh Chapel. Roland is survived by his wife of 70 years, Wilda Overman Woodard; son, Dr. Roger D. Woodard (Katherine) of Buffalo, NY; daughter, Lynne W. Hinnant (Carlton) of Angier; granddaughter, Holly H. Autry (Jeffrey) of Bunnlevel; grandson, Paul A. Woodard (Kaitlyn) of Orchard Park, NY; great – grandchildren, Savannah, Isabella, Vivian and Mallory Autry; sister, Virginia W. Wilder of Middlesex.

Visitation will be held, Friday, April 17 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Renaissance Funeral Home, 7615 Six Forks Rd., Raleigh. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 18, at North Raleigh Chapel 5421 Six Forks Rd., Raleigh. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Camp Sea Gull, 218 Sea Gull Landing, Arapahoe, NC 28510.

Services

17 Apr

Visitation

06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Renaissance Funeral Home & Cremation Tribute Center 7615 Six Forks Rd Raleigh, NC 27615 Get Directions »
18 Apr

Funeral Service

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

North Raleigh Chapel 5421 Six Forks Rd Raleigh, NC Get Directions »
18 Apr

Graveside Service

12:30 PM - 01:00 PM

Montlawn Memorial Park 2911 South Wilmington Street raleigh, NC 27603 Get Directions »
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  • September 01, 2020

    Steve McCabe

    Mr. Woodard was a kind, gracious and loving man. He loved The Lord: he loved his family; and he loved life. You didn't need to know Roland very long before you knew what he was all about. He was a honest man with honest values; and his life honored The Lord. Our condolences to the family. Steve and Deborah McCabe

  • September 01, 2020

    Holly Autry

    Thank you, Brenda!

  • September 01, 2020

    Holly Autry

    Very sweet, Mr. Hobbs! I'd have to agree with you!

  • September 01, 2020

    Holly Autry

    Thank you!

  • September 01, 2020

    Brenda Radford Pittman

    Lit a candle in memory of Roland Dillard Woodard

  • September 01, 2020

    Blake and Sue

    Lit a candle in memory of Roland Dillard Woodard

  • September 01, 2020

    Reuben Prichard

    So glad I got to meet the Woodards. You will continue to be in my prayers Reuben- Hospice volunteer.

  • September 01, 2020

    Jerry Hobbs

    My condolences to the Woodard family. Although I only met Mr. Woodard a few times, he seemed such a gentle soul and an extraordinary man. I think the world is a poorer place since Mr. Woodard left but Heaven is a better place now that Mr. Woodard is home. Jerry Hobbs

  • September 01, 2020

    Holly Autry

    Very kind words, thank you!

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