Joel "Woody" Morris Woodrum

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joel M. “Woody” Woodrum, a resident of Huntington, West Virginia. His life, marked by kindness and dedication, touched the hearts of many in the community through his 50-year involvement with Marshall University. Woody was known for his unwavering commitment to family, friends and the athletes at Marshall University. Woody was preceded in death by his parents: Joe and Pat Woodrum; and his brother, Bobby Woodrum of Winfield, WV. Woody was born in Charleston, West Virginia and graduated from Winfield High School in 1974. He served as a student football manager for Winfield’s team from 1971-74 before coming to Marshall University in the Spring of 1975. This decision would be the beginning of his life working for Marshall University and Huntington, WV. Woodrum would graduate from Marshall in 1980 with a BS in Parks & Leisure Services and hold many roles in Marshall Athletics over the years including Equipment Specialist and Radio Commentator. In addition to his work at Marshall, Woody also worked full-time at Kindred Communications (1996-2019), the flagship station for the Thundering Herd Sports Network. At Kindred, Woody hosted Sportsline Daily Talk Show, wrote and edited the Herd Insider and has done play-by-play and color for high school sports broadcasts (Spring Valley, Cabell-Midland and Huntington High). He also was an active volunteer for youth sports where he announced hundreds of little league games through the years. He is survived by his wife, Liz, of Huntington, WV; and son: Tre’; daughter-in-law: Cassie; and two grandchildren: Ryder and Riley; all from Huntington, WV. He is also survived by his brothers: Jim and Bill; as well as their wives, children, extended family, and friends. The family will be holding a public Celebration of Life service on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at the Big Green Room at Joan C. Edwards Stadium from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to either the Huntington Cabell Wayne Animal Control Shelter (https://donate.hcwanimalshelter.com/give/547919/?_gl=1*1fxbimp*_ga*MTI2NzE5MDY4OS4xNzI1OTgzOTk3*_ga_9VEJ1811VL*MTcyNTk4Mzk5Ny4xLjAuMTcyNTk4NDAwMC4wLjAuMA..#!/donation/checkout) or the Marshall University Quarterback Club ( https://herdzonecom/sports/2024/5/13/quarterback_club_home ). Anyone wishing to leave an online memory may do so by visiting Woody’s tribute page at: www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com. Chapman Funeral Home 12848 Winfield Road Winfield, WV 25213 is honored to serve the Woodrum family again.

Joel "Woody" Morris Woodrum

June 13, 1956 - September 7, 2024