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Obituary for Richard Davenport Woodley
Richard Davenport Woodley, 83, of Creswell died Wednesday, November 23, 2011, at his residence in Creswell. Born December 15, 1927 in Tyrrell County he was the son of Cipie Hardie Woodley and Hester Ann Davenport Woodley and was preceded in death by his brothers, Joe H. Woodley, Elbert L. Woodley and Doris L. Woodley. Richard was a retired security officer with the N.C. Department of Corrections,was co-owner of the former Tastee-Freez of Creswell and member of Philippi Church of Christ. He was a U.S. Marine Corp Veteran of World War II and a member of American Legion Post 391. His family includes his wife, Janice Spruill Woodley; daughters, Pam W. Davenport and husband Marshall of Creswell, N.C., J. Darlene Woodley of Creswell, N.C. and Michele W. Swart and husband John of Fuquay-Varina, N.C.; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral service will be held Sunday, November 27, 2011 at 2:00 pm at Philippi Church of Christ with Glenn Brickhouse and Thomas Biggs officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Family will receive friends on Saturday, November 26, 2011 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Maitland Funeral Home, Creswell and other times at the residence. Arrangements are by Maitland Funeral Home, Creswell.