William Woodall

Obituaries

Tuesday, 28 March 2023 10:27

Mr. William Brian Woodall, 64 of Scottsboro, peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Graveside services were held on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Brian was born in Scottsboro on Wednesday, June 11, 1958. He grew up hanging around with his dad, the owner at W.H. Payne Drug Store, often twirling the round red soda fountain stools or performing his special job of keeping individual Juicy Fruit gum sticks in the penny dispenser atop the cigar case. He loved sports and was an avid Atlanta Braves, Auburn Tigers and Scottsboro Wildcats fan. Since 1971 he had the same reserved seat at Trammel Stadium in Scottsboro for the football games. He would stay to the last second, even in bad weather and enjoyed the band at halftime just as much as the action on the field. His favorite event of the year was the Scottsboro homecoming parade, where he would show up an hour early just to get a good view.

A lifelong member of First United Methodist Church in Scottsboro, Brian proudly owned a six-year perfect attendance pin for Sunday school. Even when he was no longer able to attend services, he faithfully listened on Sunday mornings and often informed his family of church announcements and prayer requests they might have missed. He always considered the minister of the church as one of the most important people in his life and the biggest celebrity in town.

He is survived by his mother, Dean Woodall; brother, Stanley Woodall; sister, Diane (Tom) McMahon. He was preceded in death by his father, Brooks Woodall; grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. W.D. Stanley, Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Woodall; aunt, Jean Glass.

If you are inclined, donations may be made in his memory to the First United Methodist Church, General Fund, 1105 South Broad Street, Scottsboro, Ala. 35768 or Nourish One Child, P.O. Box 925, Scottsboro, Ala. 35768.

The family wishes to thank all past and present employees of Highlands Health and Rehab for the wonderful care and friendship they provided Brian and the family.