Carl R. "Woody" Folker

Carl R. (Woody) Folker, 84, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away peacefully in his home on July 26, 2024. Born on July 7, 1940, in Orlando, Florida. Woody was the youngest of 11 children born to Jesse James and Erie Boatwright Folker. Woody is survived by his brother, Billy Folker, and his children, Sarah Skehan (Michael), Mary King (Gary), John Folker (Abbey), Jesse Folker (Christie), Andrew Folker (Jaelyn), Anna Stanage (Bryan), and Heather Salameh (Chris). His surviving grandchildren are Colton, Pierson, and Gavin Craine; Mariah O'Donell; Trevor MacKenzie; John-Michael; Christopher; Matthew and Abigail King; Grady and Briella Folker; Cody Folker; Lauren and Matthew Magnifico; Karson and Kooper Stanage; Charlee, Scotland; and Hendricks Salameh. Great-grandchildren: Asher O'Donell, Emsley, Kaydin, Robert, Addilynne, and Gatlin Craine. Woody proudly served in the U.S. Army as a combat engineer during his early years. He embraced his faith in Jesus Christ after being born again of water and spirit in 1971. He often reflected on the prophetic scripture from Malachi 4:6, "And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children and the heart of the children to their fathers.". This scripture was a foreshadowing of what was to come through repentance, restoring God’s children to Himself. It was this faith alone that allowed Woody to endure to the very end, holding onto the promise that death had already been conquered by Christ. A man of faith, family, and friendship, Woody was known for his generosity and his zest for life. He dedicated 50 years to electrical sales in the Central Florida area. Woody was an avid golfer, a discerning food critic, a rummy champion, proud FSU fan, and a corn hole enthusiast. Above all, he cherished time spent with his loved ones. To his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, he was affectionately known as PeePaw, Dad, and Grandad. The family will hold a funeral service at 10:30 a.m. on July 31, 2024, at Beyers Funeral Home, 1123 W Main St., Leesburg, FL 34748. A graveside service will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Ave., Bushnell, FL 33513. Terry Folker will be the officiating clergy. **In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be sent to Samaritan's Purse https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/donate-online/?utm_source=Ggl&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=m_YGHB-B24V&utm_content=DonateSitelink&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwtZK1BhDuARIsAAy2VzsJRl_bhibrc764c-ACVMJ6EaOaPjM4B-cYwsXjzJPJa767hr3l37EaAulWEALw_wcB Arrangements entrusted to Beyers Funeral Home of Leesburg, Florida.

Carl R. "Woody" Folker

July 7, 1940 - July 26, 2024