James "Big Jim" Woodard, Sr.

James "Big Jim" Francis Woodard, Sr., 82, of Asheboro, died Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at his home.

A memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Donnie Nease officiating.

Jim was born on July 5, 1942, in Montour Falls, NY, the son of the late Charles Woodard and Madeline Woodard. He started his roots as a truck driver back in 1988. Jim retired from Thompson Arthur Paving formerly MAPCO.

In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his daughter, Sue Lynch; son, Don Woodard; and grandson, James Woodard III.

He is survived by his lifelong companion, Diane Staples Clark; daughter, Rebecca Stansell (Russell Merrit) of Clinton, SC; son, James Woodard (Tammy) of Asheboro; stepdaughter, April Wilson of Level Cross; stepson, George Henry Clark (Angel) of Eden; brothers, Edward Woodard of CO, David Woodard of Candor, NY, Bob Woodard of OH; and many loving grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Randolph SPCA, 300 W. Bailey Street, Asheboro, NC 27203.