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SHREVEPORT, LA - Rex Woodward, 70, was called to his Heavenly Home on Sunday, September 11, 2011 at his home with his family by his side. He lost his four year battle with cancer. Rex was born in Shreveport, LA on August 3, 1941 to Mr & Mrs. Wilbur Wright Woodward. He was preceded in death by his parents, three of his 4 brothers, Wayne Woodward, Gary Woodward & Michael Woodward. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Lorena Gunter Woodward, three sons, Shane Woodward & wife Donna, Shawn Woodward & wife, Lori , & Rhett Shannon Woodward. He left behind three wonderful grandchildren, Lauren Woodward, Christa Woodward & fianc?, Mark Chasteen, & Cody Woodward, one brother, Gregory Woodward & wife Kathi. He has numerous nieces & nephews & so many friends. He also left his two sweet babies, his dogs Cali & Chi-Chi. Rex graduated from Fair Park High School in 1959 & started his career as a mechanic. He later went to work at Roadway Express where he retired in 2002. He was a lifelong resident of Shreveport, LA with the exception of nine years he spent in Euless, TX working for Roadway Express. He was an Honorary Member of the Brother's Keeper's Motorcycle Club. Rex's loves were trains, motorcycles, books & collecting anything he thought was unique. He adored his family & loved having all of them over for cookouts & any other reason he could think of. He loved & lived life to its fullest. His main dream was to travel down Route 66 & go to San Francisco. His family will make sure he makes that dream come true soon. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at CrossPointe Free Will Baptist Church on Williamson Way at 2 PM, with Bro. Ron Parker officiating. The family would like to thank Dr. Eric Smith, Dr. Manish Dhawan, the entire staff of Regional Urology Oncology & Radiation Clinic, the doctors of Regional Urology & the staff of nurses of 2 South of Christus Schumpert Highland Hospital for their special care of our husband & father. A very special thanks to Bro. Ron Parker & his wife, Elaine & all the members of CrossPointe Free Will Baptist Church for their love & dedication to us.
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for Ronald Woodward
Victoria Callender-Clay-Thiele
September 19, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
maureen bryan johnston
September 18, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all now and always
Cristi Woodward-Digilormo
September 17, 2011
Lorena,
I am so sorry for your loss. Another great Woodward man will be greatly missed! You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Jan Hargraves
September 16, 2011
Although we have never met in person, we have become lifelong friends. Over the past 4 years I've watched and waited for your posts every day, or an email that would brighten my day.
Now, it is my turn to try and put a little sunshine in your life during these "dark days'...
I have seen both you and Rex fight your brave battles against Cancer with surgeries, chemo, etc. By the grace of God you were cured. It was not your time, dear friend. Rex was making such good progress in his battle,enduring many surgeries,and treatment...but when His Keeper was ready, your dear husband was gone too soon. One week he was fighting and strong, and in a very short time the cancer took over his body and he was gone. It was certainly an Act of Love for God to take him so quickly....No more pain, no more cancer, no more side effects of the chemo. He is whole again and making a place for his family to join him when that time comes.
I know you will miss him...you already do, so when you get down just read some of these memorials and comments from people who knew him so well. They are a testament to the kind of man he was. He certainly made his mark on the lives of the people he touched, and in the end that is one of the greatest legacies any man can leave behind.
I love you and my sweet Christa and I pray for you today,tomorrow, and always...."we got this"
Love and God Bless the Woodward Family
Arden Jemmott
September 16, 2011
Lorena & Boys
Am very Sorry for your loss but I know you have many friends and loved ones to help you get through this most difficult of times You are all in my thoughts.
Linda Terry
September 16, 2011
Lorena, To You & The Family & Friends of Your Beloved 'Rex' I would like to extend My Heartfelt Sympathy on His Loss. I know this is an unbelievable hard time for each of you but 'God is in Control' and I know Rex is with Him now and out of his pain. I was there when you both met and what a time that was. So many years ago !! Rex was Blessed with You and A Wonderful Family in his lifetime and that made his pain more bearable in the end. Keep your head up and look to the future when each of you will meet Rex again in Heaven. He's Happy Now for sure.
God Bless All...My Love to You Dear Friend...Always and Ever..
Lester Anderson
September 16, 2011
Sorry to hear of your loss cuz. Haven't seen y'all in a long, long, time, but our prayers are with you and all of the family. I know he will be missed by everyone, but he is in a MUCH better place now. He is rejoycing, so rejoice with him.
Tina Woodward
September 16, 2011
He was the most AWSOM man Ive ever known and Ive missed him so much over the years. I was thinking about him Christmas shopping last night for some reason, it made me laugh so hard, the way he would wait til the last min on Christmas Eve and rush out like a crazy man to buy for the intire family. Ha ha.. I dont know what made me think of that. I love you Uncle Rex your with my Daddy now please give him a hug for me..Tina woodward
Patricia Walker
September 16, 2011
First sending all my love to each of you as I know you all will need it in the coming days and months ahead. Thank you for allowing me to get to know you both over the last 17 years, because of your love for each other and Shannon I was blessed with one of 2 my greatest gifts your grandson, Cody. Rex will be greatly miss by many but he is such a grand place where is body is healed now. He will forever be in ya'lls hearts and memories and I truely beleive when you have your get togethers he will be there with you...And Lorena you are strong you will make it through this..Love you all
Christa Woodward`
September 16, 2011
my sweet pye : you raised 3 amazing boys and lauren and i . i have leearned so many stories from you . stories i will never forget !! you loved your family so much and im greatful that i had you as a grandfather. you helped me with so much in my life .. more than i can write on the guestbook. so many memories and happiness. i would always look foward to my visits ever since i was a little girl up until the 21 yr old i am now. im your butterfly and always will be . i miss you so much !! more than i can explain!! im so happy your not in anymore pain but i cant wait until i see you again one day . i know your preparing a place for allof us to come and be with you !! i love you pye.
Susie
September 16, 2011
You, Rex and your family have been in our hearts and prayers as you battled that dreaded disease over the last couple of years. Of course, we've known each other most of our lives, and our Mothers were friends. We love you.
Fallon Tubbs
September 16, 2011
He was such a good man god needed him! Keeping y'all in my prayers!
Dondra Bingham-Armitage
September 15, 2011
I have the fondest memories of being in the Woodward home as a teenager. I am so glad I was given the opportunity to visit with Mr. Rex the night before he made his journey home. To all of the Children, Grandchildren and In-laws, I can honestly say that I know this pain you have right now as I have been through it with my Dad. Ms. Lorena, I know your heart is broken, I have seen my Mother go through this. Be strong in your faith, take God as your "husband" now, to be your provider, your caregiver and your protector. It is easy to loose Faith at a time like this and we all to often question "why". Everything is in God's plan - we have to give our all to him and trust him to see us through. Saturday will be a tough day, again, for everyone. I pray that God will wrap his arms around each of you, support you and give you the strength you need to get through this. Love you all,
christi upchurch
September 15, 2011
You are in my prayers! I enjoyed every visit that I got to sure with you & Rex while I was his nurse with LHC. Call if you need anything at all.
Sheila Elkins Liner
September 15, 2011
Mrs. Lorena and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Wow, 50 years, how wonderful. Your love for Mr Rex was shown with each of your Facebook posts. I feel like I knew him. I know you will miss him terribly, but He is home and is there waiting for the rest of his family. What a great reunion you will all have one day. May God give you strength and peace during this time.
Jodi Fortune
September 15, 2011
I am so grateful that I got to spend the time with you that I did, share the laughs and stories that only you knew how to tell. I will never be able to thank you and Lorena enough for being my second home. You have a special place in my heart always Rexie. I cannot believe you are gone. I miss you so much already. Love and prayers to Lorena and the Woodward family. I love you all and share in your loss.
Kim Chambless
September 15, 2011
I will miss him very much. I smile and laugh when I think of how the pain pill made him a little nutty. But I know that one day I will see him in heaven. He is going first to make sure the mansion is just right. Just lean on God he will hold you tight. I love you my buddy.
September 15, 2011
Lorena: you have my heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your soul mate of 50 years!!! What a blessing you had with that wonderful celebration last spring!! Prayers to you & your family as you begin life without your beloved Rex... Judy Pace Smith
Dana Harvey
September 15, 2011
Lorena I know you will miss Rex something terrible but at least he's no longer in pain and no longer suffering. You all have each other to lean on and all of your friends. That will make things a lot easier. My thoughts and prayers will be with you through this difficult time.
Pam Sastre
September 15, 2011
Sending love and strength your way Lorena. I know it will be tough, but you are a strong woman and you and Rex had such a wonderful life together. When you feel sad, think of a wonderful moment with Rex and that will surely put a smile on your face. Love you and miss you much....Pam & Monica
September 15, 2011
Lorena: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this hard time,
Dawn Jackson, Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada ( Facebook Friend)
Jerrie Reeder
September 15, 2011
Sending Peace, Love & Strength to the family during this tough time. I did not have the pleasure to meet Rex but it sounds like he was one heck of a LOVING father & Husband.... Love to Lorena.... Peace & Love Jerrie Reeder
Taytay
September 15, 2011
This hit me harder than I thought I would, I miss you so much Pye. You have left behind a wonderful family, and we all love you so very much. Mimi, you are one of the strongest women I have met, and you can get through this with all of us by your side. It's not going to be the same without you Pye, but we all know you are better off now, cancer free, and can see your mom. I love and miss you so much!
Loyd Patton
September 15, 2011
Lorena, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband and my friend Rex. We grew up together on Frederick Street. I guess we grew up too quick, got familys of our own, and lost contact. I am so sorry I couldnt be there in his last days, but i did talk to him on the phone and I enjoyed every minute of it. Lorena, thanks for taking care of my frind for these many years and GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Loyd and Liz Patton
Lorena
September 15, 2011
Baby, we had a wonderful 50 years together & I am going to miss you so much. I love you with all my heart & soul & can't wait to join you in our mansion that God has prepared for us. I love you honey.
September 15, 2011
Dear Shane and Family: We are so sorry for your tremendous loss. We pray that the memories that each of you shared with your beloved father will comfort you both now and in the days to come. His legacy will live on in each of you.Sympathetically yours/ Gary and Dodie Horton
Jeff and Lynn Whitton
September 15, 2011
We've never met anyone with a greater zest for life and a love to laugh. He was an inspiration to all. We are thankful for Rex accepting us into his life as one of his own. His passing will leave a hole in our hearts. He will be missed. Our love and prayers go out to 'our' family the Woodwards.
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