Hunter Ray Woodard

Princeton – Hunter Ray Woodard, age 27, passed away unexpectedly following a motorcycle accident on Thursday October 15, 2026. He was born in Johnston County on February 6, 1999 to William Woodard and Teresa Myers Boswell. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Leo Woodard.

In addition to his mother and father, Hunter is also survived by his grandparents, Jo Ann Woodard, Kathy Myers and Danny Myers; step father, Cameron Boswell; step mother, Denise Woodard; significant other, Victoria Barber; brothers, Joshua Woodard, Gibb Ricks, Austin Boswell, Scott Woodard, Ethan Boswell; sister, Kayla Boswell; aunt, Stephanie Stewart and her husband Jimi and their family; uncle, Stephen Myers and his wife Jennifer and their family; aunt, Amy Myers and her family.

The family will receive visitors at Parrish Funeral Home on Wednesday October 21, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Hunter will always be remembered for his contagious sense of humor, his love for riding motorcycles and his special bond with his baby boy, “Finn”. Hunter worked at Tucker-Kirby Co. with his brother Ethan. They both shared a love for the work they did and had a bond like no other.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the bystanders that stayed by his side during his final moments on the day of the accident, as well as the staff at Wake Med Hospital for the care they showed to Hunter and his family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to a charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at Parrishfh.com