Bennie Lee

Woodward

Bennie Lee Woodward, 74 of China Grove, passed away, Tuesday, November 10, 2026 surrounded by his family at Tucker Hospice House.

He was born June 16, 1952 in Darlington Co. SC, to the late Bryan Woodward and Dorothy Dixon Woodward.

Bennie served in the U.S. Marines during Vietnam and then transferred to The National Guard where he retired. He played football and softball, he loved fishing for and eating catfish, he enjoyed going to car shows in his 65 Mustang, he was a jack of all trades and could fix anything. He was a great man, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, with the famous saying “If you Need anything call me”.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Barbara Jean Woodward, Elain Brown, and one brother Luther Woodward. 

Those left to cherish his memory, his wife of 56 years, Ruthie Burgess Woodward, son, Benjy Woodward and his significant other Melissa Gantt, daughter Keri Woodward, three grandsons, Gage Woodward, Garrett Woodward, Jacob Bias, Great granddaughter, Marlee Woodward, Great grandson, Bennie Lee Woodward, three brothers Elbert, Boyd, and David Woodward and many nieces and nephews. 

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM, Monday November 16, 2026 at Whitley’s Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Hazel Rollins officiating, Military Honors will be performed by the National Guard.

Visitation will be prior from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hospice or the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com.