John Ellis Woodson Sr.

John Ellis Woodson Sr., also known to many as “BIG JOHN”, was born March 12, 1945, to the late Roosevelt and Sarah Woodson in Butler.

“BIG JOHN” was very known for being a hardworking and well respected man whom many loved. John, being the legend that he was, wore many hats … father, grandfather, husband, brother, mechanic, builder… but most importantly to most a FRIEND!

“Mr. John” enjoyed things such as spending time with his family and friends, riding around town, sitting in his chair watching television, fixing and rebuilding anything he could get his hands on! “BIG JOHN” was an all-around phenomenal gentile giant who will be missed by many!

Peacefully, on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, “BIG JOHN” answered the heavenly master’s call at St. Bernards in Jonesboro.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Sarah and Roosevelt Woodson, and his wife, Mattie B. Woodson. Also preceding him were his two sisters, Alma Woodson and Letha Woodson.

John leaves to cherish his very fond memories his beautiful wife; Bernice Woodson of Osceola; five daughters, Denise Woodson-McBride, Joyce Woodson, Ann Hill (Charlie), Monee (Kevin) Thomas, all of Osceola, and Kim Love of Fayetteville; one son; John Woodson Jr. (Tambra) of Memphis, Tenn.; a bonus daughter, Faye Coleman (Jamie) of Osceola; two brothers, Charles Woodson (Mary) of Osceola, and Roosevelt Woodson (Dollie) of Chicago, Ill.; four sisters, Alice Woodson and Emma Ward of Osceola, Annie McLaurin and Pearlie Hill of Chicago, Ill.; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two special friends, Chin Ambrose and James Love of Osceola; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held Saturday, March 5, at Living Word Cathedral Church of God in Christ in Osceola from 12:00 (noon) until 12:55 p.m. Funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m., with burial at Whiteside Cemetery in Osceola.

PLEASE WEAR A MASK.

Services are provided by Gary Wolfe at Wolfe Brothers Funeral Home, 634 W. Main Street, Blytheville, Arkansas 72315, 900-0010.