Pastor Harry Lee Woodard, Sr., 72, of Orlando, transitioned from labor to reward on Thursday, December 8, 2022. He was born on February 6, 1950 in Tildenville to the late Beaulah and Jimmy Woodard.
Pastor Woodard was educated in the Orange County Public Schools system and graduated from Charles R. Drew High School, class of 1968. After graduation, he enlisted in the US Air Force and retired as a Master Sergeant after over 23 years of service. Pastor Woodard was called to the ministry and quickly became a highly sought after evangelist in Florida. His invaluable lessons touched the lives of many members and visitors of the Christ End Times Ministries, Apopka. He also shared the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout Winter Garden and surrounding communities, understanding that true ministry is done outside the church. The mission Pastor Woodard carried with him from Mark 16:15, “And He said unto them, go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature” became a major tool he used to guide countless souls to the ever- open door of Christ. Gaining the love and respect from many, Pastor Woodard’s light became a strong, gravitational pillar for every community he served.
Pastor Woodard breathed his last breath and put on his new robe of glory on December 8th with his family by his bedside. His ministry and legacy will live on in the hearts of his beloved wife, Patricia Ann Woodard; daughters, Tricia Travis, Rachelle Woodard; sons, Harry (Tiffany) Woodard, Jr., Raymond Woodard; sisters, Dorothy (Hearn) Dukes, Pastor Dora Richardson, Pastor Mary (Bishop Willie) Barnes, Barbara (Robert) Stevenson, Deloris Riggins; brother, Willie (Narva) Woodard, Sr.; 24 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; the entire Woodard family, colleagues, and numerous friends. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
Visitation will be held on Friday, December 16, 2022 from 5-7PM at Tildenville Missionary Baptist Church, 233 Massey Avenue, Winter Garden.
A service of celebration and victory will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2022, 11:00 AM at Bay Street COGIC, 1301 E. Bay Street, Winter Garden with Dr. Eddie Seaverson, officiating.
Interment: Orlando Memorial Gardens, Apopka with full military honors.