William Woodrow Underwood, 79, of Holly Pond passed away Monday, Nov. 25, 2019.
He was born March 24, 1940 to James Batch and Mattie Beatrice Chappell Underwood, in Blount County.
Mr. Underwood was a veteran, having served in the United States Army. After returning home, Woody drove a truck to provide for his family, but his true desire was to be a full-time farmer.
Mr. Underwood is preceded in death by his parents James Batch and Mattie Beatrice Chappell Underwood and sister Peggy Haynes.
He is survived by his wife Fay Delores Duskin Underwood; son Jeffery Alan Underwood; daughters Sharon Pinyan and son-in-law Sam Pinyan and Barbara Underwood; sisters Overa Twilley and Sue Wilson; grandchildren Cody Underwood and wife Latosha, Shayne Pinyan and wife Kourtney, Kimberly Thomas and husband Michael; and great-grandchildren Ava Mae, Allie Kate and Ashlyn Grace.
Funeral services for Mr. Underwood are at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, 2019 in the Holly Pond Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Underwood will lie in state an hour prior to services from 1 p.m. until services begin. Burial will follow in Holly Pond Cemetery.
Cody Underwood, Shayne Pinyan, Brian Haynes, Tony Haynes, Curtis Bice and Michael Thomas will serve as pallbearers.
Friends may visit with the family at the funeral home Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019 from 6-8 p.m.
Holly Pond Funeral Home is honored to serve the Underwood family.
