James Woodard

James A. Woodard, 57, of Granite City passed December 22, 2018 at Gateway Regional Hospital.

James was born June 22, 1961 in Granite City son of the late William P. and Molly A. (nee Mueller) Woodard.

He is survived by sisters Cynthia (John) Converse of Festus, Mo. and Patricia (Kirk) Geahlen of Granite City.

In addation to his parents he was preceded by a niece, Ashley Geahlen Syres.

James was employed by Alro Steel in St. Louis for many years.

Visitation will be at noon and service 1 p.m. on Friday, January 4, 2019  at Thomas Saksa Funeral Home Granite City, Il.