Harvey Woodard

Harvey Lee Woodard, son of the late Austin Plummer Woodard and Bessie Lee Woodard was born on March 26,1954 in Baltimore, MD. Harvey departed this life on January 24, 2024 after battling Prostate Cancer for a second time. At a young age Harvey confessed his faith in Christ and joined the Church of the Holy Trinity; his family later joined him there. He attended Sunday school and served as an acolyte. As a teen he was involved in planning trips and fellowships that brought in the youth from the neighborhood. He went on to join New Psalmist Baptist Church where he served in the Ministry of Church Security. Harvey never missed an opportunity to share his testimony of his trials and tribulations that God brought him through. Harvey graduated in 1972 from Edmondson High School where he played baseball and excelled in football earning him a scholarship to the University of Wisconsin. In 1982 Harvey had one child Latia Woodard who he loved dearly. Harvey was a longtime employee for MCI Communication going on to Comcast as a sales representative for many years. Harvey was a strong-willed man, that strength came through when he suffered a life changing accident in 2018. Although his life changed, the love of his family never wavered. Having Tia, Maria and Earl by his side pushing, praying, and encouraging him. Having a strong faith in God and a will commit to walking again; Harvey was able to regain many of his fine motor functions, that abled him to become his demanding self once again. Harvey loved sports, especially football and was a diehard Ravens fan. Almost every conversation about football would lead him to reminiscing about his days playing high school and college football. Many of his adult friends were from his time playing football. They were loyal friends who stayed in contact with him over the years and had fun-filled visits. Phone calls that always contained so much laughter and storytelling. He enjoyed playing spades and talking smack while doing so. His infectious smile will be missed by many along with his jokes. Harvey was preceded in death by his parents Austin and Bessie and his brother Earl. Harvey is survived by his daughter Latia Woodard (Larissa), stepdaughter Terrell Johnson; sisters Brenda Alark (Robert, Martina Siler, Loretta Woodard and Cheryl Woodard; nieces Trina Allen (Richard), Merceda Siler and Davrielle Grenway; nephews Donald Siler, David Grenway and Diara Woodard; Grandchildren Aryonna, Neysha, Jalen, Dylan and Logan; his loving and devoted friend Maria and a host of extended family and friends. Special thanks to the Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ruxton nursing home for their care and commitment during Harvey's time with them.

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Harvey Woodard

March 26, 1954 - January 24, 2024