of Clarksville, AR
October 27, 1932 - June 25, 2012
Raymond T. Woodard, 79, of Clarksville, passed peacefully in his sleep and went to be with the Lord June 25, 2012. He was born October 27, 1932, in Johnson Co., Arkansas, to the late T. J. and Bertha (Walker) Woodard. Raymond enjoyed working on his farm and working with his cattle. He worked for Tyson Foods and their predecessors for 40 plus years. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a sister, Marie.
Raymond is survived by his wife of 62 years, Nina J. (Hobbs) Woodard; two sons, Les Woodard of Oklahoma and Faron Woodard of Virginia; three grandchildren, Terra Frazier of Missouri, Christopher Woodard of Oklahoma and Elizabeth Franca of Virginia; one great grandchild, Pierce Frazier of Missouri; and a whole host of other family members and friends.
Raymond's funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 28, 2012, in the Chapel of Roller-Cox Funeral Home, with Bill Allen and Wilbert Kroph officiating. Burial will follow in Harmony Cemetery. Visitation will be general.
Pallbearers will be John Pledger, Bob Bean, Bryan McCormick, Roy Hostetler, Richard Hostetler and Vernon Hostetler.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Steve Bean, Tom McCormick, Sydney Hostetler and longtime employees of Tyson Foods.
Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home 754-2201. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
sorry for you loss. i knew raymond all his life. we went to school togather.
One of my favorite scriptures is the promise recorded at John chapter 5. Verse 28 and 29 are the words of Christ Jesus. They contain the promise of a resurrection.
dear Nina, I am so sorry for your loss of Raymond. He gave me my first guitar, how that changed my life. I didn't fully appreciate what a wonderful gift that was until I tried to replace it decades later.
Now what is left is the hope of a resurrection paid by Christ's blood. I am confident Raymond will get that chance to serve God again.
With love from the Davis family.
In case we don't get by the funeral home, we want to give our thoughts And prayers for Nina and the family. Played and sang with him many many many years ago at Woodland Community Bldg.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mr Woodard was such a nice man. We saw him for many years in our dental office. Mrs. Woodard I will keep you in my prayers.
Sorry to hear of the passing of Raymond Woodard. I have known him for many years and will miss seeing him in the hay fields. He was an honest man and you could take him at his word!
My thoughts are with you and your family.