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Paul Woodard

June 21, 1943 - November 3, 2017

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Monday 11/6, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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Tuesday 11/7, 2:00 pm

Funeral services for Paul Woodard, 74, of Simsboro, LA will be 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston, LA with Rev. Joe Koskie officiating the service. Interment will follow at St. Rest Cemetery in Dubach, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Visitation will be Monday, November 6, 2017 from 5:00 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel.Paul was a member of Antioch United Methodist Church in Simsboro where he played the violin for many years. He was active in many organizations such as: Vice-president of Ruston Lions Club, Cub Sights, President of the Piano Technicians, and former president of Council on Aging. Paul played the violin for 10 years in the Monroe Symphony Orchestra and played Country Music and Blue Grass since he was 10 years old winning several fiddle contests. Not only did he play the violin, but he also made 8 violins out of a maple tree he cut down. He served in the National Guard for 6 years and was an avid hunter. Paul enjoyed being the band director at Ruston High School and Jr. High School during the 80 where he touched the lives of many students. He and Judy belonged to the Caney Lake Good Sam Camp Club for many years where they made great friends and many memories. Above all, he cherished the 51 years he spent with the love of his life my Judy.He is preceded in death by his parents Payton and Ada Woodard; brother, Charles Woodard; niece, Becky Simmering; and nephew, Wesley Chandler.Paul is survived by his wife of 51 years, Judy Fallin Woodard of Simsboro; sister, Helen Chandler of Simsboro; brother, James Woodard of Arcadia; nieces and nephews, Teresa Taylor and husband Tim of Arcadia, Mike Chandler and wife Roxanne of Arcadia, Lisa Chandler and husband David of Douglas, Bradley Chandler and wife Michele of Germany, Jeffrey Woodard of Arcadia, John Woodard of Arcadia, Ben Simmering and wife Lacey of Boyce, Grant Simmering of Pineville; sister-in-law, Jeanie Fallin Simmering and husband Rick of Pineville, LA; and a host of much loved great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews, other family and many friends.Memorials may be made to the Shriner Children Hospital in Shreveport, LA.Pallbearers will be Alan Brown, David Chandler, Mike Chandler, Ben Simmering, Grant Simmering, Tim Taylor, Jeffrey Woodard, and John Woodard.Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

Visitation
Location Not Available
Monday 11/6, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Service
Location Not Available
Tuesday 11/7, 2:00 pm

Funeral services for Paul Woodard, 74, of Simsboro, LA will be 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston, LA with Rev. Joe Koskie officiating the service. Interment will follow at St. Rest Cemetery in Dubach, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Visitation will be Monday,Continue Reading

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jason left a message on March 10, 2019:
paul was such a good man.. i have only found out about his passing yesterday.i rememberbeing a nerdy skinny freshman coming to his band classroom.my best memorie of mr woodard is when i was cornered in a back room by 4 much older bullies. he stopped them. 4 against 1 was not fair.he helped me so much,he helped when no other teacher would.such a good christian !!!! he could always make me laugh with one of his corney jokes.. he could always make me laugh. not only did he help me personally he was a very good music teacher. and i am sure that i am only just one child he helped! he was always be in my heart.a really great man!
Ed Sutton left a message on July 11, 2018:
Fifteen minutes with Paul Woodard, and I decided to become a piano technician, something I had not even imagined. That was the start of the best years of my life. I am forever grateful for that conversation.
Teresa Terrill Cooper left a message on November 8, 2017:
Mr. Woodard was one of the most beloved teachers I ever had. He was a sweet man who obviously loved his students. Hey! Mr Woodard, you never did finish that "SKY HOOK" story!
Bill & J-Nell DaVIS left a message on November 7, 2017:
Keeping Paul's loved ones in prayer during this difficult time. Your loss and the community's loss is great.
Jo Dauzat left a message on November 7, 2017:
We share your sorrow over the loss of Mr. Woodard. We pray that your grief will be overshadowed by your memories of the good times and the good to humankind contributed by Mr. Woodard.The Dauzats; Sam, Jo Ann, and Sons
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James Luce left a message on November 7, 2017:
We will greatly miss Paul - he was a true inspiration to my family and especially my father who always claimed Paul was his best violin student. Rest in peace Paul. Jim Luce
Tommy Gore left a message on November 7, 2017:
One of the finest fiddle players I ever played with. Rest in peace, Paul. My prayers are with you, Judy. Wish I could come to the funeral. God bless.
Tracie Bidwell Ellerman left a message on November 7, 2017:
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Woodard was my supervising teacher when I student taught at Ruston High. He was a great teacher and mentor!
Margaret Halbrooks left a message on November 7, 2017:
So sorry for your loss Tracie. Know you and your family are in my prayers.
Martha Kay Hendrix left a message on November 6, 2017:
Judy I am praying for you and for strength for you in the coming months
Marlette Singleton Ryan left a message on November 6, 2017:
Judy I am praying for you, my dear friend. We loved Paul so much and he will be miss by so many. Praying that God will be with you through this most difficult time. I love you and will keep praying for you.
David Wylie left a message on November 6, 2017:
My dear friend, Paul Woodard has gone to be with the Lord...he was a wonderful, talented and oh, so generous human being, whose many lives he touched while on this earth....his many acts of kindness will be missed....he and Judy were such a loving couple and completed devoted to each other...sending much love to Judy and the family, along with healing prayers and understanding....
Lynn Hester left a message on November 6, 2017:
My husband bryan loved him. He was his band director. He will miss him.
Karen Hicks left a message on November 6, 2017:
Such a wonderful man. The love Paul and Judy shared together was so pure and special. Judy , I will continue to pray for you.
Kandy Easley left a message on November 6, 2017:
Many hugs and prayers to you as you go through this time in your life. I enjoyed getting to know Mr. Paul and now he can look at all of the stars in the heavens.
Paige Harrington left a message on November 6, 2017:
My parents & I are praying for you and your family Ms. Judy. Mr. Woodard was so loved and touched so many lives. I have thought of him fondly through the years, as I'm sure many of his students have. May God bless you & give you peace.
Roger and Nancy Wiggins left a message on November 6, 2017:
Judy, We have been very blessed to have known you and Paul the past 6 years, you both made us feel welcome to your family. Paul will be truly missed by all who knew him. We are so sorry for your loss.
Mary Jane J. Jones left a message on November 5, 2017:
Judy, I was so sorry to hear about Paul. My memories of you and him at La. Tech and your friendship are priceless treasures. May God give you his peace and comfort at this time. Love, Mary Jane Joyner Jones
Ron Alexander left a message on November 5, 2017:
Only a few days ago, through a text message, I was asked to pray for Paul and Judy. Paul was not doing well! Will do, I replied!! Sending Prayers for healing right away! My prayer was for a earthy healing, God’s plan was Heavey! Deepest sympathy, Prayers and Love!
Sheila White left a message on November 5, 2017:
I've had the pleasure of loving Mr Woodard since I was 11 yes old. I feel blessed to have had him as my friend and teacher. I'm so sorry for your loss. But he will have many crowns accredited to his life
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Rachel left a message on November 4, 2017:
He was my band teacher 30 years ago. He spent hours with us before school and after school so we could be better musicians. He was a wonderful teacher and influenced more kids than he probably realized. I am very sorry for your loss....
Kilpatrick Funeral Homes left a message:
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