Jerry Woodham
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On Sunday, January 3rd, 2021 Jerry Edward Woodham, age 62, loving husband and father of two sons, passed away in Marietta, GA. Jerry is preceded in death by his father, James Woodham. Jerry is survived by his wife, Shoanna Woodham of Marietta, GA and their sons Jake and Brett Woodham; his Mother, Roslyn and her husband Joe Hughes; Brother, Lynn Woodham and wife Sarah of Dothan, AL; Parents of Shoanna; Peggy and Robert Kuhn of Austell, GA; Brother-in-Law Stephen Kuhn and a host of loving cousins, nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews.
Jerry was born on October 4, 1958 in Ozark, AL, to parents James Woodham and Roslyn Green Hughes. In High School, Jerry worked hard at self-taught Tennis skills and achieved scholarships for Tennis to attend college. He graduated from Troy State University in 1982 with a degree in Computer Science. He then moved to the Atlanta area to accept a position as a Computer Programmer. His second career direction began in 2003 as a trusted Realtor in Marietta, Ga.
Jerry was an amazing family man and a loving and devoted husband and father. He married Shoanna Brooks in 1994 in Mableton, Ga and the couple had two beautiful sons together; Jake Woodham, age 15 and Brett Woodham, age 12.
Jerry was a socially active man who was loved by so many friends and family. He loved music (especially Jimmy Buffett), watching Alabama football, the Atlanta Braves and Nascar with his sons. He loved cooking, grilling, woodworking, but most of all spending time with his family. His family and friends will always remember him as the kindest, gentlest sincere person.
A funeral is scheduled for Friday, January 8th. Visitation begins at 2pm with the Memorial Service at 3pm with a reception to follow at Southern Cremation & Funerals, 1861 Dallas Hwy., Marietta, Ga. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Jerry's life. The family has made available an online live stream of the service for those who would like to attend virtually. Details can be found on Southern Cremation & Funerals website.
We will always carry his memory in our hearts. Jerry told himself every morning, "Today is a good day to have a good day."