Charles Woodland, a retired correctional plant manager II, passed away June 29, 2024.
He worked for the department from 1992 until 2016.
Woodland began his career with the department as an electrician II at Calipatria State Prison in February 1992.
He then promoted to chief engineer in April 2000 and again to correctional plant supervisor in November 2007.
In June 2010, he promoted again to correctional plant manager II, where he remained until retiring in December 2016.
“Charles was a friend to many and loved his family dearly,” according to a statement issued by Calipatria State Prison.
According to his family, he loved fishing, hunting, and NASCAR.
He is survived by his wife, mother, two sisters and a brother, two children and four grandchildren.
Services will be held on July 8 at 10:30 a.m. at Stockmen’s Club in Brawley.
Read more tributes to staff and retirees who have passed away.
Follow CDCR on YouTube, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter). Listen to the CDCR Unlocked podcast.
Related content
WSP‑RC mourns death of social worker Sibichan Varghese
Sibichan Varghese, a clinical social worker at Wasco State Prison-Reception Center (WSP-RC), passed away May 14, 2026. Varghese began his…
Curtis Hevener, retired correctional officer
Curtis Hevener, a retired correctional officer, passed away May 6, 2026. He began his career with the department in 1993,…
KVSP mourns passing of Officer Raul Carrillo
Raul Carrillo, a correctional officer at Kern Valley State Prison, passed away May 7, 2026. He worked for the department…
Eugene Albitre, retired Native American Spiritual Leader
Eugene Albitre, a retired Native American Spiritual Leader from North Kern State Prison, passed away May 6, 2026. He worked…
SCC mourns passing of Officer Michael Maness
Sierra Conservation Center (SCC) in Jamestown is mourning the May 6, 2026, passing of Correctional Officer Michael Maness. Services will…
Carlos Borges, retired correctional sergeant
Carlos Borges, a retired correctional sergeant, passed away April 29, 2026. He worked for the department for 24 years before…