James Ernest "Ernie" Woodall, Sr.
September 28, 1947 ~ April 21, 2015
James Ernest (Ernie) Woodall, Sr., 67 of Avenue, MD passed away surrounded by his loving family on April 21, 2015 in his home. Born on September 28, 1947 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of the late Mary Frances Woodall and George Kelly Woodall. Ernie was the loving husband of Linda Ann (Norris) Woodall whom he married on December 14, 1968 in St. John’s Catholic Church Hollywood, MD. Ernie is survived by his children; Chrystal Woodall (Charles Thompson) of Leonardtown, MD, Jamie Woodall (Tina) of Avenue, MD, 3 grandchildren: Kayleigh-Anne Finley, James Mason and Logan James Woodall. Siblings; Christine Kotowski, Ann Faunce both of Abell, MD, Ellen Woodall of Lexington Park, MD, and Mike Woodall (Edith) of Hughesville, MD. He was preceded in death by his brothers: John Irving Mattingly and Clarence Benjamin Mattingly. Ernie was a waterman for 52 years.
He enjoyed lottery, keno, gardening, playing with grandchildren, hanging with his dog (Ace), fishing and horse racing. Ernie’s favorite places to hang out were Murphy’s Store, Chaptico Market, Thompson Seafood and Quade’s Store.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 26, 2015 from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM with prayers recited at 3:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, April 27, 2015 at 10:00 AM in Holy Angels Catholic Church Avenue, MD with Father Anthony Lickteig officiating. Interment will be private. Pallbearers will be: Ritchie Faunce, Kelly Faunce, Michael Woodall, and Travis Faunce.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Charles Thompson, Matthew Fuller, Jackie Tennyson, Phillip Armstrong, Joe Bowles, Paulie Thompson, Louis “Green” Hodges, Frankie “Harper” Hodges, and Dick Hutson. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Seventh District Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 7 Avenue, MD 20609.
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Linda, we are so sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved husband Ernie. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless all of you during this difficult time. Love and Hugs, Juanita & Kee
I never had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Woodall, but I felt I knew him! Caring for Kayleigh she speaks highly of her MeMe & Pops! My sympathy and prayers are with you ALL during this difficult time!! May the Lord guide an strengthen you all!!!🙏
Linda,Chrystal,Jamie I’m very sorry for the passing of Ernie.i known him since I was knee high.He was always a person to talk to and always had a smile on his face.May God give you’ll the strength to hold on to the fond memories he has left behind.Little Kayleigh always talked about her pop-pop and mama.God will get you’ll through this tough time and give you’ll the strength to face the days ahead.God bless you’ll and take care.
Linda and Family we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Ernie was a kind and loving man who loved his family. Ernie will be greatly missed. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
TO THE WOODALL FAMILY: SO SAD TO HEAR THE PASSING OF ERNIE. HELEN AND I ARE SENDING OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO ALL OF YOU. GOD BLESS.
Linda, Jamie,Chrystal and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Ernie sure was one of a kind. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
To the Woodall Family, Ernie was as finest man anyone could ever meet. He will be missed dearly by the 7th Dist Community. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. RIP , Ernie , May God Bless You
Linda, Crystal and Jamie: So sorry to hear of Ernie’s passing. May the joy and memories you shared with him last a lifetime. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Chrystal & Family,
My heart is deeply saddened for you all. I pray that you can find strength during this difficult time. Please let us know if you need anything.
Dear Linda and family and friends of Ernie’s,
We want to send to you our heartfelt sympathy. Ernie was a great guy and we will miss him too. May he now rest in peace with Mrs. Woodall and all the other family who have past. Please know that Mrs. Woodall is still very “special” to us as well as your family. God bless all of you. We send you our love, thoughts and prayers.
Linda, Jamie & Crystal ,
Our sincere and heartfelt condolences ! I am already missing my bickering sessions with him every morning in Murphy’s . I was his one an only Chunky girl ! I won’t hearing him yelling that to me !My mornings are not the same anymore . We are all missing a dear and great friend .
Linda, Chrystal & Jamie, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ernie was one of the nicest people we have ever known. He was always willing to help anyone who needed it. He worked very hard his entire life and was a wonderful husband and father. His love for each of you showed every time you saw him!! He was very proud of his family and he will be truly missed by all who knew him! May he rest in peace and may you keep all of your wonderful memories close to your heart. We love you all!!
Linda and All of Ernie’s Family: My thoughts and Prayers are with all of Ernie’s family. He was a hard working man and
a devoted husband, father, brother and grandfather. He would raise his hand and wave whenever we passed each other on the road. May he rest in peace.
Dear Linda, Jamie, Crystal and the Woodall family. We are praying for you and Ernie at this sad time. Ernie was family and we hold a special place in our hearts for him. He was a good man, a true Southern Maryland gentleman who loved his family, the water and the land. His concern for, and devotion to, family and friends was obvious to anyone who knew him. Love you all and will keep you in our thoughts.
Linda and Ann, I am so sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Our Thoughts and Prayers to the Woodall family! Ernie will be so missed by some many friends and family members. Such a loss for all of us.
RIP my old friend!
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Ernie . My prayers go out to the Woodall family.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Mr. Woodall. May your memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.
I am so sorry for your loss from the old Trueman Gas co Leonardtown…
To the Woodall family we are sorry for your lost. He will definitely be missed.
Linda we are so sorry..Prayers go out to you and your family.
Woodall family I am so sry for ur loss , I had the pleasure of knowing Ernie from Chaptico and murphys he was a kind hearted man and was a heck of a waterman. Ernie will be missed here love I Ernie rest in peace friend.
Linda, Jamie, Crystal and family we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mr. Ernie was a great man, of the short time we known him as a neighbor and friend. He was the type of person that would give the shirt off his back for you. I highly respect his knowledge of the River he was a true “River Man”. It was always a pleasure taking to him sharing stories about his life. Mr. Ernie, you are already missed and love you always. Rest in peace my friend.
Chrystal, Chris and I extend our heartfelt sympathy and condolences to you and your family.
Chrystal and family I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Glockner
To the Woodall Family: Our sincerest sympathy and prayers are with you during this very sad time! May God bless you all! RIP Ernie.
My deepest sympathy to all of Ernie’s family.