Obituary for Larry Joe Woodall
Larry Joe Woodall, 67 years old, passed away in Waxahachie, Texas on Monday, February 17th, 2020.
Larry was born in Greenville, Texas on September 27th, 1952 to A.J. and Lucille (Bench) Woodall Gentry. He grew up in Greenville, graduating from Greenville High School in 1971. Larry married the love of his life Janice Penix on March 7th, 1981.
Larry owned and operated L & J Manufacturing Jewelers in Waxahachie for 25 years. Many will miss his expertise in artistic design with his custom jewelry pieces. He was known as the “Generous Jeweler” and for his upstanding integrity and honesty. He was a member of Farley Street Baptist Church. Larry was a dedicated family man who put God first in his life, enjoyed the coffee shop atmosphere, and had a special place in his heart for the youth…especially his two grandkids. He dedicated over 15 years of his life to the Waxahachie Youth Baseball League; coaching, volunteering, and umpiring.
He is survived by his wife, Janice Penix of 38 years, son Aaron & wife Rannette and two grandchildren – Axton & Byrdie all of Waxahachie. He is also survived by his four sisters; Dorothy and husband Tom West, Sandra Hale, Barbara Hough, Brenda and husband Jay Gore as well as his step-brothers Ricky and wife Debbie Gentry, Danny and wife Shelly Gentry and step-sister Carlene and husband Corky Nance and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents.
The visitation will be held on Friday, February 21st from 6:00 – 8:00pm at Boze Mitchell McKibbin Funeral Home in Waxahachie.
The celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 22nd at 2:00pm at Farley Street Baptist Church, 1116 Brown Street, Waxahachie, Texas 75165.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Larry J. Woodall’s memory to the Waxahachie Youth Baseball League Fund. The donations can be mailed to: P.O. Box 411, Waxahachie, Texas 75168.
Larry was born in Greenville, Texas on September 27th, 1952 to A.J. and Lucille (Bench) Woodall Gentry. He grew up in Greenville, graduating from Greenville High School in 1971. Larry married the love of his life Janice Penix on March 7th, 1981.
Larry owned and operated L & J Manufacturing Jewelers in Waxahachie for 25 years. Many will miss his expertise in artistic design with his custom jewelry pieces. He was known as the “Generous Jeweler” and for his upstanding integrity and honesty. He was a member of Farley Street Baptist Church. Larry was a dedicated family man who put God first in his life, enjoyed the coffee shop atmosphere, and had a special place in his heart for the youth…especially his two grandkids. He dedicated over 15 years of his life to the Waxahachie Youth Baseball League; coaching, volunteering, and umpiring.
He is survived by his wife, Janice Penix of 38 years, son Aaron & wife Rannette and two grandchildren – Axton & Byrdie all of Waxahachie. He is also survived by his four sisters; Dorothy and husband Tom West, Sandra Hale, Barbara Hough, Brenda and husband Jay Gore as well as his step-brothers Ricky and wife Debbie Gentry, Danny and wife Shelly Gentry and step-sister Carlene and husband Corky Nance and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents.
The visitation will be held on Friday, February 21st from 6:00 – 8:00pm at Boze Mitchell McKibbin Funeral Home in Waxahachie.
The celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 22nd at 2:00pm at Farley Street Baptist Church, 1116 Brown Street, Waxahachie, Texas 75165.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Larry J. Woodall’s memory to the Waxahachie Youth Baseball League Fund. The donations can be mailed to: P.O. Box 411, Waxahachie, Texas 75168.