Celebration of Life Service: 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 19, 2024
Location: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
Gerard Everett Woodbury “Woody”, 91, passed away on December 24, 2023 in Newport News VA, his home for 56 years. He was born in Portsmouth VA to Capt. John L. Woodbury, Sr and Amelia Smoot Woodbury. He graduated from Duke University and served 3 years in the U.S. Navy. Woody spent his career as an engineer for NASA, as part of the teams that put a Man on the Moon. He recognized the potential of computer technology and spent the rest of his life mastering it. He also had a creative side, which included his love for all kinds of music, dancing, puzzles, game playing, and scriptwriting. Nobody could tell a joke better!
Woody was predeceased in death by his son, Gerard Everett Woodbury, Jr., brother, John L. Woodbury, Jr. and John’s wife, Joan Woodbury. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Dr. Patricia Woodbury; daughter, Michelle “Mimi” O’Flynn (Mike); grandchildren, Madeline “Maddie” Bauer, Michael O’Flynn, and several nieces and nephews.
His life will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 19, 2024 at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Newport News VA with a reception to follow in the Parish Hall. His burial will be private. Donations may be made to St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church or the Red Cross.