August 31, 2015
Donald F. “Dumper” Woodard Jr., 71; of Fulton passed away peacefully Monday at home surrounded by family. He was born in Santa Barbara, CA to the late Donald F. and Evelyn (Harris) Woodard. He has been a resident of Fulton all of his life. Mr. Woodard retired in 1999 from Niagara Mohawk as a chief maintenance Foreman where he had 34 years of service. After retirement he owned and operated DW Bodee’s Bar and Restaurant, Fulton for 8 years. Mr. Woodard was a member of the Hannibal American Legion Post #1552, and the Hannibal American Legion Riders. He enjoyed his motorcycle and loved to ride. He was also an avid pool player, skier and hunter. Mr. Woodard helped begin the Livestock/Farm program with Fr. McVey at Unity Acres which allowed the residents to have a self-sustained food supply within their establishment which allowed them further independence from outside sources. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Sandra (Thompson) Woodard of Fulton, 3 children: Denise (Terry) Carr of Phoenix, Timothy (Joanne) Woodard of Oswego, Donald (Tammy) Woodard III of VA, 3 sisters: Evelyn (Gordon) Infantine of Rensselaer Falls, NY Rosemary Woodard of Fulton, and Beatrice (David) Lathrop of Lacona, NY; 10 grandchildren : Stephanie, Samantha, Sean Courtney and Jessica; Shannon, and Timmy and Sara, Julie, and Donald, 8 great grandchildren, and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Funeral Services will be held 9:30 AM Saturday at Holy Trinity Church, Fulton where a mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. James Schultz. Burial will be held in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Fulton. Calling hours will be conducted 4:00 to 7:00 PM Friday in the Sugar Funeral Home, Inc., 224 West Second St. S. Fulton. Contributions: Hannibal American Legion Post #1552 or the Hannibal American Legion Riders, 226 Rochester Street, Hannibal, NY 13074.