Obituaries

Sewell Mortuary in Grantville respectfully announces the passing of Bonner Lee Woodard Jr.

Funeral Service May 6th, @018 2:00 pm at By Faith Ministries 1160 Johnson Rd. Senoia GA 30276

From his sunrise on April 12, 1966 to his sunset on Tuesday May 1, 2018, Bonner Lee Woodard Jr. shined on all who were around him with his love and laughter. He was born to the late Bonner Lee and Ophelia B. (Benning) Woodard in Coweta County Georgia. He was the eldest of three children.

He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents Thay Lee and Laura Mae Woodard; Johnny B. and Emma Lee Benning. On June 25, 1996 he was joined in holy matrimony to Katrina Taylor Woodard. Together in this union they were blessed with seven children: Demetria Taylor, Delrico Taylor, Dominique Woodard, Desaray Taylor, Rico Smith, Chalandra Gaines and Randy Snellings. Bonner (June Bird) graduated from Campbell High School in Smyrna, Georgia in 1984 where he was a part of the ROTC. He was employed at Hollburgs Fine Furniture for several years and worked for McKnight Farms under Carl McKnight until his health failed him. He attended Pineview Pure Holiness Church of God under the leadership of Pastor Willie smith and In Jesus Name Church, Inc. under Pastor Ponder leadership. He moved to Black Jack and there he attended by Faith Ministries under the leadership of Pastor James Godfrey Sr. and assist Pastor Johnnie Mae Sales. Bonner (June Bug) loved his family especially his grandmother Emma as he was part of her care taker until her passing. He was loved by many.

He leaves to cherish his memories a devoted wife Katrina Taylor Woodard; three daughters: Demetria Taylor of Fayetteville, Georgia, Desaray Taylor Newnan, Georgia, Chalandra Gaines, Forsyth, Georgia; four sons: Delrico Taylor, Dominique Taylor, Rico Smith, Randy Snelling all of Newnan, Georgia; Eight grandchildren: Karson, Drason, Dandre, Braydon, Garrick, Grayson, Jordon and Diego. Two brothers: Illustrious 32nd Kevin Woodard (Lisa), Marcus Woodard; Mother-in-law Georgia Taylor, eleven aunts, three sisters-inlaw: Johnnie Mae Sales, Hattie Koonce and Blondinie Woodard; A host of nieces, nephews, best friend Stacey Benning and special sister-in-law Roxanna Evans.