Woodrow M. Wimmer

Woodrow Maxey “Woody” Wimmer, beloved husband, father, grandfather, educator, and faithful servant of the Lord, passed away after a long battle with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) on November 22, 2025, at his home in Salem, Virginia.

Woody spent his youth in the Roanoke Valley and graduated as one of the valedictorians from Andrew Lewis High School. He went on to earn his degree from the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia, where he developed a lifelong passion for business, learning, and servanthood.

After college, Woody briefly worked as a CPA, but later chose education as his career. For many years, he taught Accounting and Cost Accounting at Virginia Western Community College, where he was loved by his students and respected by his colleagues. He was known not just for his sharp mind, but also for his kindness and patience.

On a personal front, Woody’s greatest joy was family. He married the love of his life, Sharon, after four years of courtship, and they shared 55 beautiful years together. Their partnership was a testament to loyalty and love.

He is survived by his two children, William Wimmer (Liz) of Johnsonville, South Carolina, and Amanda Wimmer Horne of Harrisonburg, Virginia. He was also deeply proud of his grandchildren — Liam and Sawyer Horne, Forest and Charleston Wimmer, Blake Dyson, and Princess Abbott — each of whom brought light and laughter into his life.

Woody was a man of faith. He attended Emmaus Road Community Church, and he regularly joined a Sunday School class and Bible Study by Zoom through Shiloh Baptist Church. His spiritual devotion was a central part of his life.

He also loved his alma mater deeply. A passionate UVA supporter, Woody generously contributed to the Virginia Athletics Foundation, helping to support scholarships and student-athlete development across all Cavalier sports.

Friends and family are invited to a graveside service that will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens on December 6 at 2:00 p.m.

Woody will be remembered for his warmth, his intellect, his generosity, and his steadfast love for his family and faith.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, Emmaus Road Community Church, or Shiloh Baptist Church.