B.A. DeWoody, 79, of Camden, AR, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023. He was born August 15, 1944. He was the son of the late Bynum Alonzo DeWoody, Sr. and Wilma Ethridge DeWoody. He was a 1962 graduate of Fairview High School and a 1966 graduate of Southern State University. He was a member of the Camden Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He retired from Arkansas State Health Department. B. A. DeWoody was a believer of Christ Jesus, and if you were fortunate to know him, you could see the love of Christ shine through him. The one thing B.A. would want you to know, is that Jesus saved him and will also save you.

Husband, Father, Grandfather (Papoo), and Friend are a few of the names B.A. was known by. He was a musician, singing with his dear friends in The Offbeats and The Revelators, and could play beautiful songs on the piano by ear. B.A. was a dancer, inspiring all ages to dance along with him. He was an avid outdoorsman, spending time hunting and fishing with his family and extended family at the Reader Sportsman Club. Lastly B.A. spent a lot of time cooking and grilling meats. His specialties were Camp Beans, using a secret recipe and pork butt that would make your mouth water.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mildred DeWoody.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy DeWoody of Camden, AR; son Shawn DeWoody and wife, Lori of Camden, AR; two daughters, Kelly Foster and husband, Kyle of Little Rock, AR and Meredith Price and husband, Russell of Bentonville, AR; grandchildren, Colton DeWoody and Kerrstyn DeWoody both of Camden, AR, Logan Estes and Lauren Estes both of Little Rock, AR and Jackson Price of Bentonville, AR; host of family and friends.

Memorials may be made to Camden Cumberland Presbyterian Church 1545 California Ave., Camden, AR 71701

Pallbearers will be Beau Morgan, Jake Morgan, Richard Vick, James Tilley, Bob Edmondson, Gary Benton, James Oliver and Doyle DeWoody.

Visitation will be 6:00-8:00PM Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Camden Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Funeral service will be 2:00PM Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Camden Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The burial will follow in the Bluff City Cemetery, Bluff City, AR. Bro. Nick Chambers and Bro. Don Phillips officiating. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.