Obituary of Gene Woodall

     Arthur “Gene” Woodall, 86, of Covington, KY passed away with his loving family by his side on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, KY.  He was born in Laurel County, KY on April 9, 1935 to the late Arthur Ott Woodall and Alma Kemper.

     Gene worked as a truck driver and mechanic in his younger years before he retired. He was an avid hunter and fishermen who enjoyed the outdoors. Gene had a passion for driving his dump truck and was always known as a hardworking man.    His greatest love, however, was spending time with his family and friends.

     He is preceded in death by his parents; loving wife, Wanda; one grandson, Craig Owens; daughter-in-law, Lisa Woodall; three sisters and one brother.  Those left to carry on Gene’s legacy are his 6 children, Melissa (Dave) McClure, Linda Owens, Randy Woodall, Mike Woodall, Steve Woodall, and Janet Hurst; brothers, Tom Woodall, Denver Woodall, Carl Woodall, Bob Woodall, Lucille Kirby, and Mary Hensley; eight grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild and many other family and friends who will miss him dearly.

     A visitation will be held for Gene on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Chambers and Grubbs, 11382 Madison Pike, Independence, KY 41051 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM with a funeral service to immediately follow at 1:00 PM.

     In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be made in Gene’s name to St. Elizabeth Hospice 483 S Loop Rd, Edgewood, KY 41017 or Locust Pike Church of God 9498 Locust Pike, Covington, KY 41015. To leave an online condolence or to share a favorite memory of Gene, please visit www.chambersandgrubbs.com.