At the age of 30, Buddy died in an automobile accident, 21 January 1987, Columbus, GA. Buddy was a Veteran of the U.S. Army.

Survived by:  Taunya Taylor Ebert - daughter; Julie Woodward - daughter; Troy Eugene Woodward - son; Julianna Woodward - granddaughter; Lainey Parker - granddaughter; Noah Parker - grandson; Emma Parker - granddaughter; Naydia Woodward - granddaughter; Austin Woodward - grandson; Patricia Woodward - sister; Cathe Woodward Watson - sister.

Buddy was a great brother and a great son to our late parents...he left Columbus shortly after a medical discharge from the service and resided in Norcross, ga at the time of his death...he was handsome and witty and left behind many friends and family members who still miss him today...his youngest daughter, Courtney Woodward Parker passed away september 1, 2011... Courtney was born 4 months after his death... they are together in heaven now...he loved deeply and if you were ever loved by him, you were blessed...he never forgot anyone he ever cared about...rip...sweet brother...