J.E. Woodard was born July 23, 1933, in Hemphill, Texas, and passed away November 2, 2026, at the age of 93.
J.E. passed away from this earth to his heavenly home surrounded by his family, who loved him dearly. He wasn’t always a man of many words, but the stories he would tell will always be treasured by those blessed to hear them. J.E. will be missed immensely.
At his 90th birthday, he was asked the question, what did he want to be when he grew up. His answer, “A DAD”. Your father in heaven and your family here on earth all say “Well Done!”
J.E. enjoyed decades of fishing at the lake, where he met and visited with so many people. He found joy in the simple things in life, whether it was sitting outside enjoying a cup of coffee and a Nutty Buddy bar, or spending time playing his favorite game of solitaire. He was a man of deep faith who read his Bible from cover to cover several times and was devoted to prayer. Above all, J.E. loved his family dearly.
He is survived by his children, Jack Woodard and wife Johnny, Terry Woodard and wife Janis, Bernadine McQueen and husband Leo, and Phylis Chance and husband Weldon; grandchildren, Megan Honer and husband James, Page Epperly and husband Chad, Jesse Woodard and wife Tiffany, Michael McQueen and wife Aimee, Michelle Glover and husband Thomas, and Mandy Chance; 15 great grandchildren; siblings, Huebert Woodard and wife Linda, and Johnny Woodard and wife Jewel; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Judy Woodard; granddaughter, Felicia Woodard; great grandson, Carver Woodard; parents, James and Ruby Woodard; and brothers, R.L. Woodard, Darrell Woodard, and Roy Woodard.
Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Autumn Oaks Cemetery, 8885 Old US – 90 Orange, Texas.
Special thanks to J.E.’s caregivers, Faith, Lawanda, Shane, Heather, Karen, and Brenda. And thanks to Thousand Oaks Hospice for their care in his final days.
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