Mr. Donald Lee Woodard, Jr. age 64 of Watertown, passed away Thursday January 1, 2026 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Born December 28, 1961 in Gallatin, he was the son of the late Donald Lee Woodard, Sr. and Roberta Gregory Woodard. Donald was a devoted truck driver for over 30 years with PFG in Lebanon. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work, laughter, and miles of memories. Donald took great pride in his career on the open road, and was honored for his dedication by being inducted into the Trucker Hall of Fame – a testament to his commitment and love for the profession.
Donald was full of humor, always on the go, and rarely sitting still. He loved laughing, singing, teasing, and moving around whether it was down the highway or into the next adventure. If you knew Donald, you knew of his jokes, his grin, and his restless spirit.
In addition to his parents, Donald is preceded in death by his grandmother, Lillian Conyer; wife Maryann Ford; sisters, Donna Faye, Linda York, and Janice Woodard; brother, Billy Woodard; step-daughter, Mary Jo Ford; and sister-in-law, Corey Woodard.
He is survived by his loving wife, Maxine Woodard; brother, Bobby (Holly) Woodard; sister, Deborah (Martin) Lopez; brothers-in-law, Buster (Vicky) Lanier and Mark Suddarth; step-children, Bobby (Darcey) Hutchinson, TJ (Amanda) Hutchinson, LaDonya (Sammy) Croslin, and Tabitha Rittenberry; 15 step-grandchildren; 3 step-great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews who loved him deeply; including his babies – Anthony Woodard, Aubrey Woodard, Bentlee Woodard, Selena Lopez, and Maddy Huntsman.
Though the road has come to an end, Donald’s spirit lives on in every mile traveled, every laugh shared, and every story told. He will be remembered as a hardworking man with a big heart, a sharp sense of humor, and a love for life on the road that never slowed down.
Funeral services are scheduled to be conducted on Sunday January 4, 2026 at 2pm from the chapel of Hunter Funeral Home. Bro. Ricky Hall will officiate and interment will follow in the Hunter Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be on Saturday from 2pm until 8pm and again on Sunday from 10am until services at 2pm. Pallbearers will be: Anthony Woodard, Bentlee Woodard, Bobby Hutchinson, T.J Hutchinson, James Hutchinson, Martin Lagunes, Xavier Barnes, and Austin Brown. Honorary Pallbearers: Jason Dodd, The Hall Family, and the Employees of PFG.
This obituary was published by Hunter Funeral Home.
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