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Kill Devil Hills – Joshua S. Woodard Jr., 73, died August 26, 2020. He was a native of Chesapeake and graduated from Deep Creek High School, class of 1966.

Joshua served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War and later served in the Air National Guard. He joined the fire department at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard and made it to the rank of captain. Joshua also served the City of Portsmouth as an auxiliary policeman. He retired from NNSY as a supervisor in temporary services after 42 years of service.

Joshua is survived by son Jason S. Woodard of Kill Devil Hills; granddaughters Kennedi Dare Woodard and Waverly Charlotte Anne Woodard; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A memorial service to be announced at a later date. Express condolences to the family via the online register at www.gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.

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