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In 1994, Phillip Anderson of Lafayette, Tennessee, and Roger Goad of
Scottsville, Kentucky, formed a partnership and built the current structure at
5591 Highway 31E, Westmoreland, Tennessee, with Ricky Woodard of Westmoreland as
Funeral Director and Manager of this facility. It was chartered under the name
of Anderson and Goad Funeral Home.
Two years later, Ricky Woodard had the opportunity to buy out Roger Goad's
portion of the partnership. In 1996, the funeral home became known as Anderson
and Woodard Funeral Home.
Ricky Woodward has lived in Westmoreland most of his life. After graduation from
high school, he married Judy Jiles. His has been married to Judy for 30 years,
and they have a daughter named Nichole and a granddaughter named Kalista.
During Ricky's funeral director apprenticeship, he worked for Alexander Funeral
Home in both Gallatin and in Westmoreland; however, like his late father-in-law,
Hubert Jiles, Ricky longed to own his own business. Ricky has a special caring
and empathy for people who have experienced the loss of a loved one. After
having lost a daughter when she was very young, a long-time friend encouraged
Ricky to use his special talent to help others.
Ricky fulfilled his dream of owning a funeral home in March 2006, when he
purchased the assets of Phillip Anderson and became sole owner of what is now
called Woodard Funeral Home.
This facility is compatible with the times and has beautiful decor and the most
modern equipment to serve all the needs of the community. With three viewing
rooms, a chapel and a modern lounge room for the convenience of the family, the
facility aids in making this time as comfortable as possible.
Ricky has a professional, caring staff which is licensed and trained to help
with all aspects of funeral service and may assist families not only with the
immediate need but also with pre-planning of funeral services.
We hope that we can be of service to all by carrying out the wishes of the
families we serve, and that we can help families prepare in advance for these
difficult times.
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