Johnny Woodham

Aberdeen – Johnny Wayne Woodham, 60, passed away at his residence on Sunday, December 25, 2016. Born on December 18, 1956, in Amory, MS, he was the son of Betty Sue McCarley Ashton and Robert Wayne Woodham.

Johnny was a graduate with the class of 1975 from Overton High School in Memphis, TN. An active man, his career consisted of many hard working positions. He worked in Basin Drilling in Aberdeen; at TMA Sales in Amory; and as motorcycle mechanic at Tupelo Honda. Johnny’s final career was as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Monroe County, where he proudly worked for 17 years. He was blessed during his lifetime with two daughters. He believed in God and loved his family greatly, his parents, children and grands.

Living life to the fullest, Johnny was very young at heart and he sought out adventure. He enjoyed being single, traveling frequently, especially on his motorcycle. As a youth, he loved to race his motorcycles. He loved the outdoors, flying remote-controlled planes and kayaking in rivers all across the country. Johnny enjoyed meeting and visiting at least 4 times a week with his close friend Charlie Clarkson. He was a happy and content man who enjoyed doing things with his many kayaking friends to include Benjie Barrett, Missy Hawley, Lee Vaughn, Kenny Dabbs, Bob Pope, Jeffery Smith and Mike Magnus. Classic rock was his favorite music, especially Led Zeppelin and Lynyrd Skynyrd. His vivacious appetite for life left his loved ones with many fond memories over the past years. He will be missed dearly by all that knew and loved him.

He is survived by his daughters, Krystal Sutton (Gary), Hamilton, Leslie Potts (Chris), Amory; mother, Betty Sue McCarley Ashton, Amory; father, Robert Wayne Woodham; grandchildren, Jordin & Jake Rogers; Mikayla and Ryan Potts; sister, Susan Reeves (Steve), Amory; step-brother, Steve Ashton, New Hope; nephew, Kyle Reeves (Melissa), Amory; special friends, Charlie Clarkson, Benjie Barrett, Missy Hawley, Lee Vaughn, Kenny Dabbs, Bob Pope, Jeffery Smith and Mike Magnus.

He was preceded in death by his step-father, Arthur Stephen Ashton; grandparents, Cartie Lee and Agnes Lucille McCarley; Veto and Annie “Toy” Woodham; uncle, Harry Lee McCarley.

His Funeral Service will be at 7PM, Thursday, December 29, at E. E. Pickle Funeral Home in Amory, MS with Dr. Lloyd Sweatt officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Sonny Clay, Daniel Williams, Chris Potts, Gary Sutton, Charlie Clarkson, Steve Reeves, Kyle Reeves, and Justin Allen.

Visitation will be from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Thursday, at E. E. Pickle Funeral Home.

Memories and condolences may be shared with his family at EEPickleFuneralHome.com.