Born on March 1, 1950, he was the son of the late Belvin Louis Woodward and Mamie Rona Woodward. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Lottie Virginia Richards and Mildred Marie Jenkins. 

Bev loved bricklaying and hunting, especially bear hunting. He loved his hounds and his ’87 Chevrolet truck. Most of all, he loved his wife, and all his family well. 

Bev is survived by his wife of 56 years, Alice Woodward; his sons, Joseph B. Woodward Jr. (Wendy K), and Jason Lewis Woodward (Katie); his daughter, Amanda Dawn Woodward Hidalgo; his grandchildren, Alex Woodward, Courtlynn Sheads, Sterlyn Woodward, Brooklyn Woodward, Joe Woodward, Jose Hidalgo, Dakota Hidalgo, and Alysa Hidalgo; and his great-grandchildren, Ava Sheads, Annie Sheads, and Sutton Paul Stringfellow. He is also survived by his sister, Mamie Ellen Seale. 

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Etlan Cemetery with Pastor Richard Wright officiating.