Franklin Ogburn Woodley, 68, of Smithfield, NC passed away on Sunday January 3, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. He showed strength, courage, and a positive outlook during his illness.

He was born August 15, 1941 to the late George Dallas Woodley and Gladys Ogburn Woodley of Angier. Frank was a mechanical contractor and was an active member of the NCAPHCC, having served on the Board of Directors and as President in 1985. He also was a veteran of the US Army.

He is survived by his loving wife Ruth Wellons Woodley; children, Nancy Patterson Thomson of Asheville and Franklin Ogburn Woodley of Raleigh; step-sons, Wayne Beckley Vaughn, Jr. of Raleigh and William Wellons Vaughn of Wilmington; grandchildren. Sarah and Michael Thomson of Asheville and Helen Cade and Mary Milo Woodley of Raleigh; sisters, Dora Osborne and husband Bill of Angier, and Martha Brenner and husband David of Charlotte.

A special thanks to the doctors and nurses at Duke Oncology, Johnston Medical Center and Smithfield Manor for their loving care.

A reception to celebrate his life will be held at the home on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 from 5 until 7 PM.

Memorials may be made to William Bryant Wellons Scholarship Fund at Asheville School, Asheville, NC or to Johnston Home Care and Hospice, Smithfield, NC.

Condolences may be made to the family at www.underwoodfh.com.