Gregory Allan “Chip” Woody

Gregory \"Chip\" Allan Woody of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away December 14, 2011 at the age of 39. He was born on July 14, 1972, in Lynchburg, VA, a son of Richard Robert Woody, Sr. and Bettie Jane Whitehead Woody of Forest, VA.

Chip was preceded in death by his grandparents: Maude Allen Whitehead, Dean Mahone Whitehead, Edith May Cassaday Woody, and Richard William Woody; his mother in-law: Susan Brown Woody and her husband, Harry; and an Aunt: Frances Lorena Whitehead.

Chip was the husband of Jennifer \"Ginger\" Cash Woody, his best friend and love of his life. He was a devoted family man and Christian. He is also survived by two daughters: Amber Dean Woody Overstreet, Taylor Leigh Woody; a son Geoffrey Allan Woody; and one grandson: Michael Todd Overstreet, Jr. He is also survived by one brother: Richard Robert Woody, II, of Lynchburg, VA, and two sisters, Donna Marie Woody, of High Point, NC, and Debra Ann Woody Milam, San Antonio, TX, his father in-law James A. Cash, Sr. and his wife, Brenda, numerous nieces and nephews, special sister and brothers-in-law David and Dana Woody. Also left behind are his beloved pets, Sandy, Susie, and Sasha.

He was educated in Lynchburg Public Schools which included Timberlake Christian School, Heritage Elementary, and Heritage High School. Gregory was a sales professional who worked in his own business and in the family businesses. He loved fishing of any kind and often fished in tournaments.

The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Lynchburg Humane Society, 3305 Naval Reserve Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501.

A private Graveside service will be conducted at Fort Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Sunday, December 18, 2011 at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg, from 3 pm to 5 pm.

Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is respectfully serving the family, 434-237-9424,