Joseph Richard Woodford

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WOODFORD,

Joseph Richard Woodford, 62. Sunrise January 10, 1949 – Sunset April 8, 2011. He was born in Dayton, Ohio to the late Joseph E. and Marie Carter Woodford. Joseph was Founder and Owner of RDL 101.com Radio Station. He was a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and The Upper Room Deliverance Ministries where he served as a Deacon. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his sisters Linda Woodford Pannell and Joyce Woodford. Left to cherish his memory, wife of 43 years Linda Woodford, son Joseph Raymond Woodford, daughters Monica Lynn (Bishop Emmanuel) Sumlin and Kristen Woodford, sister Joanne (Howard) White, 14 grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.

Condolence Messages

  1. george ford jr & family

    Our sincere prayers and thoughts are with your family at this time.May GOD bless and keep you is our prayer.

    THE FORD FAMILY

  2. Joe was a very special man. He always showed me so much kindnessm, care, and concern. My life has been blessed by having had the opportunity to have met him and shared some good times with he and the family! My deepest sympathies are with the family…he will be sadly missed. Our loss is definately Heavens gain! May the Lord Bless and keep you all shower you with His love and comfort!

  3. I am so blessed and grateful to have had a grandfather as talented, blessed, and wise as my papa. While we mourn here on Earth, we know he is in Heaven rejoicing with the Lord. I love you Papa. Please watch over the family and let us know you are there with us always. Love your grandson,
    Joseph Richard Woodford, II

  4. Joseph "LIL RIC" Woodford

    Pops
    you were always my superhero…Superman.
    I made a promise to you i fully intend on keeping. I will watch over our angel and do everything humanly possible to let your soul rest. It hurts more than words could ever say to talk of you in the past tense… but your pain free and no longer need to fight. I love you eternally.
    Forever Superman's Pal,
    Rickey

  5. Daddy, you lived a life that most dream of; a career you loved and the woman of your dreams to share it all with. Cancer took your body but your spirit will always be with us. You will never die because you live in us always. I am so blessed to have had a dad like you. I'll always be your baby girl!

  6. I will mis him , such a wonder person. A very good person also smiles. He will be right next to God as one his personal helper. Rest on Joe hope to see u again. Linda and family you have my deepest condolence,if you ever need my help just call and i will be there. Yuo were one of the first family that i meet when i move to columbus we connected just like we aready knew each other. such a wonderful and warm family. i am so greatful that God put me in Joe and his family life, i enjoyed taking care of him ,sometime would talk ,pray go to goodwill with me also dollar store he love to go buy incense and candles.I will miss you Joe. Mary A. Dismuke CHHA.

  7. Jericho Richmond Woodford

    papa,we were the best of friends.We would watch the game on sunday even though clevland lost we would watch the basketball games even though clevland lost.But,this experince with you was our moment that i will never forget.We will miss you and we will never forget you.PAPAS ANGELS is what will be played by me in your incredible honor by the trumpet.You fought a hard battle and we love you with ALL our heart.from JERICHO YOUR GRANDSON.

  8. Jazmyn Marie Woodford

    papa was the best in the world and he was my hero. i will miss him.

  9. Bishop Oliver & family

    We would like to take this time to send our condolences to you all at your time of bereavement. We're sorry that we won't be able to attend the services, but our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Let us know if there's anything we can do. We love you all.

  10. I will never forget how you were so selfless that in your own pain and suffering, you called me regularly to check on me to see how I was doing, I saved those messages and play them over and over again. You will live forever in my memories and my heart and will cherish and love all the laughs and good times we had. You were always the life of the party making sure that everyone was having a good time. Though it was difficult to watch you suffer, I know that you did it to stay with your family for as long as you could. I promise that I will take care of your son and all the grandchilldren to the best of my ability and I know that on our wedding day, you will be right there by his side, I can only pray that we have the happiness and dedication and love that you and nanny had. I love you and will miss you forever, Rest in peace Papa!

  11. Kindness, care, concern, compassion, loving and devoted…these are the words that I use to describe my uncle, Joseph Richard Woodford. I knew him as Ricky.

    What I cherish most about him was his dedication, adoration and devotion for his beautiful wife Linda and their family. It was always obvious to me that they truly loved each other and that they enjoyed being together. The last time I saw them, they were together. He was recovering from being in the hospital and they were telling stories, completing eat others sentences, laughing and reminiscing. There was a lot of joy in that room, a lot of respect. I could see and feel how comfortable they were together and that they had cherished each other for a long time.

    How refreshing and inspiring to see a married couple who had been together for such a long time—back to school days, who still liked each other, whose love was so out there and apparent for anyone to see…it was awesome! The respect, devotion and joy of being together lasted thru- out their marriage!

    They both spoke lovingly and positively of their children. Their love encircled and enriched their family. Kristin, Monica & Lil Rick are very blessed to have grown up in a compassionate family knowing, without a shadow of doubt, that they were cherished and valued by their father…. and their mother.

    Ricky was blessed with many talents. He combined the gifts of story-telling, the gift of laughter, his ability to connect with people, his love of music… to create a career that he enjoyed and was excited about! With his talents he was able to bring joy into the lives of others with enthusiasm!

    I think it was his enthusiasm and his positivity that made him so like-able. He was someone that you wanted to be around because being around him made you feel better. He had the amazing gift of being able to connect with people and to leave them feeling good about themselves and smiling.

    Joseph Richard Woodford, you have left the physical world. I will not forget you. I carry in my heart and in my mind as do so many, many others whose hearts and minds you have brightened.

    We remember you, we cherish you and we are smiling because you blessed us with your joy and laughter, with love and compassion.

    with love,
    terra omni

  12. My condolences to the Woodford family.
    I never had the priveledge of meeting your dad but have heard wonderful things about him from Kristen.
    I hope you are all finding comfort in this time of loss.
    Heather Morton (Kristens co-worker)

  13. My deepest sympathies are with the family. Mr. Woodford was an amazing individual. He was always so kind and a loving family man. He had a heart as big as gold and always made me feel so special and loved. I was truly blessed to have known him. He will be loved and missed forever.

  14. What can I say about my daddy but that he lived a "es;simple"es; life… in that he was simply magnificent – in his stature, in his walk, in his countenance, in his voice. He was simply dedicated – to mama, to us as his kids and to his grandkids, to his job, to his relationship with God, and to the Cleveland Browns, who he never gave up on, though many thought he should have. (Don't worry, Daddy, we will keep hope alive, won't we Rick?) He was simply artistic – creating drawings, paintings, and poetry that were beautiful expressions of his creative mind. He was wise, full of counsel. He was intelligent, kind, and sweet. He was simply the best…

  15. Monica-Im so sorry for your loss….sounds like your Dad is with the Lord and that alone is comfort. I'll be praying for you.

  16. My thoughts and prays are with you and your family. My deep sincerity goes out to you all. My God bless you and yours.

  17. Monica, I am so sorry for your loss , my prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time .
    Janet Sheridan

  18. Monica,

    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Even though I have never met your Dad, the messages here let me know that he was a wonderful man that was loved by many. Let me know if you need anything.

    "es;Those who have been ransomed by the Lord will return. They will enter Jerusalem singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Sorrow and mourning will disappear, and they will be filled with joy and gladness."es; Isaiah 51:11

  19. Frances M.(Grant )Turner& Barbara Grant

    Sorry I forgot this when I sent the message and will be upset if I don't send it.

    This is Fran's phone # (937)277-8385
    e-mail Frances .Turner@Gmail.com
    God Bless
    Bobbie

  20. Kendra Snellgrove

    So sorry for your loss, your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

  21. My prayers and love are Mom, Rick and the whole family. Dad was a very special man.. We are all blessed by having a Special Angel watch over us now.

    “You can shed tears that he is gone,

    or you can smile because he has lived.

    You can close your eyes and pray that he'll come back,

    or you can open your eyes and see all he's left.

    Your heart can be empty because you can't see him,

    or you can be full of the love you shared.

    You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,

    or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.

    You can remember her only that he is gone,

    or you can cherish his memory and let it live on.

    You can cry and close your mind,

    be empty and turn your back.

    Or you can do what he'd want:

    smile, open your eyes love and go on.”

    With Love,
    Lily

    .

  22. I knew him as Rickey Woodford when he came to CA for a visit in the early 1960s. Lost track of him after that but hoped that life treated him well. Continue to rest well in the loving arms of Jesus.

  23. Joseph Raymond “Lil Rickey” Woodford

    Pops,
    The year is 2022 and I still cry from missing you. I’m taking care of our Angel as promised. And I know there is no time where you are but know that I found a woman that I plan on marrying very soon and I wish you had the opportunity to meet her. I try everyday to follow your foot steps but you ever simply the best. I miss you ol left hander
    Your son,
    Rickey

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