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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Luster Boyd Woodard
Luster Boyd
Woodard
Apr 23, 1955 — Aug 11, 2014
Luster Boyd Woodard's Obituary
Mr. Luster Boyd Woodard, age 59, of Oakwood, died in his home in Oakwood, Texas August 11, 2014.
Service: Saturday August 16, 2014
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Cornerstone Full Gospel Church, 303 State Hwy 75, Fairfield, Texas 75840
Officiating: Elder R. C. Emanuel
Eulogist: Rev. Carl Woodard
Interment following service in Lone Star Cemetery, Oakwood, Texas.
Visitation:
Date/Time: Friday, August 15, 2014 10:00 am to 06:00 pm
Location: Emanuel FH-Palestine Chapel, 1721 W. Oak Street, Palestine, Texas 75801
Final Arrangements made by Emanuel Funeral Home-Palestine
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CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF LUSTER BOYD WOODARD
Mr. Luster Boyd Woodard of Arlington Texas, departed this life peacefully on Saturday, August 11, 2014, at his family home in Fairfield, Texas.
Luster was born, April 23, 1955, the fourth child of eight children, to the proud parents of Robert and Juanita Woodard. He was nurtured and cared for not only by his immediate family, but spoiled by a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.
Luster accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Shiloh Baptist Church. He remained a faithful believer until his death. He had a caring spirit and a great compassion for helping others. and always willing to lend a helping a hand.
His early years of education begin at Butler High School and he graduated from Fairfield ISD. He furthered his education at Prairie View A&M University where he received a Bachelors degree in Agricultural Science.
He was employed by the Dallas Fire Department, Fire Station #36, in 1977. During that time he received various awards and accolades for his services and humanitarian efforts. He was a loyal and respected member of the International Association of Professional Black Fire Fighters. He was also a member of the East Lake Masonic Lodge.
Luster loved his job and he proudly and selflessly served for over 35 years. Upon retirement, he devote his time to farming and ranching. He took great pride in sharing the fruits of his labors with others in the community.
Luster is preceded in death by his loving and devoted mother, Juanita Ingram Woodard; brother, Jimmy Lee Woodard, paternal grandparents, Abe and Larone Woodard, maternal grandparents, Winfred and Willie Mae Ingram; loving aunts, Mary Malone, Everlean Johnson, Ophelia Woodard; loving uncle Willie Sherman Ingram and several cousins who were all very dear to his heart.
He leaves to remember and celebrate his life, his father, Robert Woodard Jr., Oakwood, Texas, sons Chauncy Dominic Sneed, Los Colinas, TX and Jay Ryan Johnson, Houston, TX, sisters and their spouse, Barbara (Frank) Edmonson, Port Arthur, TX, Cynthia (Rahman) Hassan, Arlington, TX, Carolyn Daniels, Grand Prairie, TX, Linda Traylor, Arlington, TX, Sue (Joe) Jimerson, Arlington, TX and Alvianna (William) Davis, Camarillo, CA; his cherished grandchildren, Heaven Elaina-Nicole Sneed, Chauncy Dominic-Reign Sneed, Jaci Madison Abrams; Uncle, A.D. Woodard; 7 nephews, 5 nieces, 4 great-nephews, 5 great nieces and a host of loving family and friends.
Service: Saturday August 16, 2014
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Cornerstone Full Gospel Church, 303 State Hwy 75, Fairfield, Texas 75840
Officiating: Elder R. C. Emanuel
Eulogist: Rev. Carl Woodard
Interment following service in Lone Star Cemetery, Oakwood, Texas.
Visitation:
Date/Time: Friday, August 15, 2014 10:00 am to 06:00 pm
Location: Emanuel FH-Palestine Chapel, 1721 W. Oak Street, Palestine, Texas 75801
Final Arrangements made by Emanuel Funeral Home-Palestine
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CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF LUSTER BOYD WOODARD
Mr. Luster Boyd Woodard of Arlington Texas, departed this life peacefully on Saturday, August 11, 2014, at his family home in Fairfield, Texas.
Luster was born, April 23, 1955, the fourth child of eight children, to the proud parents of Robert and Juanita Woodard. He was nurtured and cared for not only by his immediate family, but spoiled by a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.
Luster accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Shiloh Baptist Church. He remained a faithful believer until his death. He had a caring spirit and a great compassion for helping others. and always willing to lend a helping a hand.
His early years of education begin at Butler High School and he graduated from Fairfield ISD. He furthered his education at Prairie View A&M University where he received a Bachelors degree in Agricultural Science.
He was employed by the Dallas Fire Department, Fire Station #36, in 1977. During that time he received various awards and accolades for his services and humanitarian efforts. He was a loyal and respected member of the International Association of Professional Black Fire Fighters. He was also a member of the East Lake Masonic Lodge.
Luster loved his job and he proudly and selflessly served for over 35 years. Upon retirement, he devote his time to farming and ranching. He took great pride in sharing the fruits of his labors with others in the community.
Luster is preceded in death by his loving and devoted mother, Juanita Ingram Woodard; brother, Jimmy Lee Woodard, paternal grandparents, Abe and Larone Woodard, maternal grandparents, Winfred and Willie Mae Ingram; loving aunts, Mary Malone, Everlean Johnson, Ophelia Woodard; loving uncle Willie Sherman Ingram and several cousins who were all very dear to his heart.
He leaves to remember and celebrate his life, his father, Robert Woodard Jr., Oakwood, Texas, sons Chauncy Dominic Sneed, Los Colinas, TX and Jay Ryan Johnson, Houston, TX, sisters and their spouse, Barbara (Frank) Edmonson, Port Arthur, TX, Cynthia (Rahman) Hassan, Arlington, TX, Carolyn Daniels, Grand Prairie, TX, Linda Traylor, Arlington, TX, Sue (Joe) Jimerson, Arlington, TX and Alvianna (William) Davis, Camarillo, CA; his cherished grandchildren, Heaven Elaina-Nicole Sneed, Chauncy Dominic-Reign Sneed, Jaci Madison Abrams; Uncle, A.D. Woodard; 7 nephews, 5 nieces, 4 great-nephews, 5 great nieces and a host of loving family and friends.
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