Rory Lee Woodard, 45, of Eustis, Florida died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 12, 2005 in Eustis.

He was born August 16,1959 in Marquette, Michigan, the son of William and Joan (O'Connor) Woodard and was a graduate of the Escanaba High School. Rory was married to the former Joetta Graybill in Florida in November of 1989 and they have resided there since.

He was a certified locksmith in the Orlando, Florida area and also specialized in mobil air conditioning repair. He was very mechanically inclined. Rory enjoyed camping and fishing with his family. His years in Michigan were devoted to hunting and being outdoors.

Rory is survived by his wife Joetta and his 13 year old son Blair both in Florida.

His Parents: Joan and Bill Woodard of Cornell, Mich.

1 Brother: Jeffery Woodard of Cedar Hill, Mo.

3 Sisters: Billie Woodard of Wausau, Wisc.
Brenda (Jon) Servant of Escanaba, Mich.
Kristine (Bruce) Brandt of Nunica, Mich.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Patrick OíConnor and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Woodard.

Rory's family will receive friends on Saturday, January 22nd from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the First United Methodist Church at 302 South 6th Street, Escanaba. Funeral services will follow at church at 3:00 PM with Pastor Mary Laub officiating. A lunch will be served in the church hall after the service.

The Skradski-Boyce Family Funeral Homes are assisting the Woodard Family.