Michael Earl "Mike" Woody

Wow, I'm in shock! I'm crying as I'm writing this. I just found out on Facebook about the loss of Mr. Woody. Going through high school, I was terrified of the 12 grade because of "the evil" Mr. Woody. There was nothing evil about him. He later told me he enjoyed having the seniors prepare the underclass for his government class. Almost every day he would greet me as I sat at his locked door 15 min after lunch and would let me in and we would discuss how we felt that day because we shared the same health issue. Mr. Woody and Mrs. Kelly made my Senior year. I remember him giving me Mary Kay as a gift for grading his papers, and I still today have some of it left for the simple fact Mr. Woody gave it to me. He made life real for me. He understood where I was coming from with my grandparents raising me and made me feel like I was family. I will never forget the fundamentals he taught me. I truly regret not getting back to him more recently to let him know how things turned out with me. Any student that did not have the opportunity to have Mr. Woody as their teacher, truly missed having some kind of special memory to keep with them for life whether it had been his love for outhouses (the outhouse award) or just the adult conversations that helped prepare you for life after high school. I'm soooo sorry for your loss. He was a great man and one of the best teachers I have ever had. What a sad thing to hear. Mr. Woody you will be greatly missed! I hope your legacy will continue to live on!

I read with sadness the passing of M. Woody and realize that my children will never reap the benefits of having such a dedicated teacher (of government or any other subject) during their formative high school years at Bellbrook. Mr. Woody will be greatly missed by those he taught during his 37-year career.

Mrs. Shelia Woody and Family, Our thoughts, our prayers and our sympathy are with the entire Woody Family. May your days be filled with the great memories of the past and your outlook for the future, to be at peace with God.

GOD BLESS!

The Mckeever's

Mrs. Woody ---

I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Woody was such a joy to be around. I only wish I could have also had him as a teacher when I was in high school.

Hugs to you --
Amanda "Mandy" Tomlin

According to Mike, "Throughout my teaching career, one of the main objectives was to not only teach the social studies curriculum but to teach my students life lessons". - Mike you certainly achieved your objectives. "Well done good and faithful servant!" Thank you for sharing your gift with others as a teacher, mentor and coach. You have truly made a difference in me and the life of my son, which in turn is a gift to me and to others. Sheila and Mike, Jr. although we have not had the pleasure to meet you, we have been honored to know your husband and father over the years. We know how much he will be missed by us and can only imagine your loss. May time ease your pain and bring sweet memories.

I regret to hear of the loss of Mr. Mike Woody. I was fortunate enough to be in his homeroom for 4-years and also take his US Gov't class as a senior at BHS in 1991. Every time I write out a check to pay a bill, I remember the lesson he taught about banking and the proper way to write out the amount on a personal check by starting on the farthest left-hand side edge, which would make it more difficult later for someone else to write in a larger amount. This is just one example of the kinds of life lessons that he instilled in all of his students and one that I think of often. May God bless Mr. Woody and the Woody family. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Kevin Josche, Cincinnati, O.

Dear family of Michael Woody.

I am so sorry for your loss. I won't be at the service,don't get around too well, I just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you. Please let me know if there is any thing I can do.

AS ALWAYS TOM

I am so sorry to learn about your loss. Please know that you are not alone. God will be with you to comfort and strengthen you. Keep his promises close to your heart. His Word assures us that our loved ones will truly be remembered and soon they will be brought back to life. (John 5:28,29) Please accept my deepest sympathies and my prayer for peace for you and your entire family.