James Mason Woodard, 39 of Columbus, MS passed away Monday, October 26, 2020, at his residence.

Visitation will be Friday, October 30, 2020, from 11:00 AM -12:00 PM at First United Methodist Church Columbus, MS. A memorial service will follow at 12:00 PM with Pastor Jimmy Criddle officiating and Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS directing.

Mr. Woodard was born June 23, 1981, to James Woodard and Mabel Mason in Flowood, MS.  He was employed with New Home Building Store as the store manager for the past 14 years.  Mr. Woodard was an avid LSU and New Orleans Saint football fan.  He loved his family and his work.

Mr. Woodard is survived by his wife – Kayleigh Barksdale Woodard, Columbus, MS; mother – Mabel (Michael) George; father – James (Phyllis) Woodard; children – Mason Trigg Woodard, Colton Vass Woodard, and James Mason Woodard, Jr.; brothers – Jacob Woodard and M.G. George; mother-in-law – Teresa Barksdale.

Honorary pallbearers will be employees of New Home Building Store, M.G. George, James Barksdale, Brett Barksdale, Blake Chandler, and all contractors of Columbus, MS.

Memorials may be made to Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital, 2500 N. State Street, Jackson, MS  39216.