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Harold Woodson Obituary

HAROLD L. WOODSON, 87, of Fort Wayne, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2008, at Parkview Hospital. Born in Shelbyville, Ind., he was a United States Army veteran and retired from International Harvester. Surviving are his daughters, Cherri (Vinson) Winn, Delena Sharp and Janel Woodson; sons, Derrick (Sylvia) Woodson and Steven (Lucine) Woodson; a sister, Katie McDonald; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Service is 11 a.m. Saturday at Union Baptist Church, 2200 Smith St. Calling is from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the church. Burial in Lindenwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Ellis Funeral Home.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Mar. 14, 2008.

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Glenn & Beverly (Flowers) Tate

April 1, 2008

To The Entire Woodson Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Cynthia Palmer-Hardy

March 25, 2008

To the family and friends of Mr. Woodson, May the peace of God shine in your lives from this day and forever. Always remember the good days you shared with your loved one. And remember we alll must see this day, when death will cross our pathe and we will meet Jesus one day.
From the NewBorn Church of God and True Holiness
810 Rollins Ave
Capital Heights, Maryland
Pastor A. Roach

Patricia Thomas

March 21, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Prestte' Renfro-Carr

March 17, 2008

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Eddie Nolan

March 17, 2008

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Your Father holds a special place in our hearts .

The Nolan Family

eddie Nolan

March 17, 2008

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.

The Nolan Family

James & Mary Smith & Family

March 15, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Pastor Ugertha L. (TULIP) & Deacon Harvey Savage, Pastor Robert Williams & Co-Founder Mother Francine Townsend

March 15, 2008

To the WOODSON family... we the family & Members of The HOUSE of PRAYER/HIGHER HEIGHTS MINISTRIES OUTREACH CENTER & The EVANGELIST CENTER CHURCH send our heartfelt condolences at this your time of bereavement... your LOVED ONE is in a better place now... GOD GAVE him PEACE... you all GAVE him LOVE... so keep your heads high and PRAISE GOD for the time he spent here with you all... To GOD BE THE GLORY!

A. Queen

March 14, 2008

FAMILY
What wonders await us in yonder fair land?
The face of our Savior, the touch of His hand,
No tears and no crying,no sighs or despair,
For Jesus is waiting to welcome us there.----When God wipes our tears ,
sorrow will give way to eternal song.
Sorry For Your Loss

Roxanne Charlton

March 14, 2008

Steve,Lucine and Stephaine. You have my deepest condolences, and I pray God gives you comfort at this time. God Bless!

Bob Hoeppner

March 14, 2008

Steve and Lucine,
Life is short but eternity is forever. Someday you'll see your dad again in His kingdom. God bless and comfort both of you in your time of sorrow.

Deodis & Sheila Tyson

March 14, 2008

May your faith uphold you, precious memories heal you and friends comfort you during your time of bereavement.

With heartfelt sympathy,

The Tysons'
(Deodis, Sheila & Hatara)

Franklin Myatt

March 14, 2008

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time, I wish I were there with you my brother in Christ Woody. Love Franklin J. Myatt

Kevin and Edna Clancy

March 14, 2008

To Steve, Lucine and the Woodson family:
May God bless and keep each of you in His care during this time. You are in our prayers.

Teresa Harris

March 14, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Carol Donnelly

March 14, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Lesia Bevelle-Lee

March 14, 2008

Steve and the Woodson Family,

I send my deepest sympathy to you guys.

Myrna McDonald & Family

March 14, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

Arnetia Peggins

March 14, 2008

To the entire Woodson Family: May God comfort you during this very difficult time. Please know that our prayers are with you all!

Peggins Family

Steve Woodson

March 14, 2008

Dad, I am glad I was with you when you took your last breath, I know you're home with Jesus taking your rest. You will be truly missed by us all. When things were good or bad you always remained calm, and I will miss that from you. Steady has she goes you would always be. I just hope some day it will rub off on me. (smile) Love you Dad.

To Family and Friends:1st Thessalonians Chapter 4 verses 13 through 18 says:

And now, dear brothers, I want you to know what happens to a Christian when he/she dies so that when it happens, you will not be full of sorrow, as those are who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and then came back to life again, we can also believe that when Jesus returns, God will bring back with him all the Christians who have died.
I can tell you this directly from the Lord: that we who are still living when the Lord returns will not rise to meet him ahead of those who are in their graves. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven with a mighty shout and with the soul-stirring cry of the archangel and the great trumpet-call of God. and the believers who are still alive and remain on the earth will be caught up with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air and remain with him forever. So comfort and encourage each other with this news. (smile)

Steve,Lucine and Stephaine Woodson

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