Robert Edgar Woodworth, 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, May 19, 2024 at McLeod Hospice House.

A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will follow the service.

Mr." Woody" was born in Mechanicsburg, Ohio, to the late Charles Clarion and Bertie Inez Blankenship Woodworth. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force.  Robert was employed by Pitney-Bowes, Inc as a Service Representative before retiring with 36 years of service. He was a star basketball player in high school, played for a semester at Ohio State, and later coached young men at his home church, Calvary Baptist Church.  "Woody" loved to follow college sports and spend time with family.  His grandchildren were his pride and joy.

Surviving are his steadfast wife of 64 years, Joyce Cranford Woodworth; son, Robert "Bob" Woodworth, Jr and his wife Michelle; daughter, Penny DeFraties and her husband, Dean; brother, Johnny (Janet) Woodworth; sister, Rose Ann (Vernon) Martin and his grandchildren, Carrie (Jake) St. John, Caleb (Susy) Gibson, Cayce (Ryan) Anderson, Amber (Michael) Stapleton and Allison (Brad) Woodworth and his eleven great-grandchildren. Robert is preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and David Woodworth.

The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at the Hospice House for the care given to their father during this time.

Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, c/o Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, 915 Cherokee Rd., Florence, SC 29501

You are invited to sign the guestbook at www.laytonandersonfh.com

** The service will be live-streamed on our Layton-Anderson Facebook page.