LOUIS FERRELL WOODWARD

FORT STOCKTON - Louis Ferrell Woodward, 82, of Girvin passed away Thursday, July 21, 2005, in Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. Service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 24, at the Fort Stockton Church of Christ with Harold Durham officiating. Burial will immediately follow in the East Hill Cemetery. Louis was born Oct. 15, 1922, in Fort Stockton, Texas, to Fonnie and Emma Gay Woodward. He was married to Eddie Mae Hogg on Jan. 13, 1950. Louis was a member of the Church of Christ, husband, father, friend and rancher as well as a World War II veteran. He joined the Army in 1942 and was wounded in the Battle of the Bulge in 1945. Louis returned home to ranch with his family in Terrell County. He moved to Crane County to begin ranching on his own in the 1950s. He moved his family to Girvin in 1962, where he made his home. Louis proudly expanded his ranching operations with his four sons in Pecos and Culberson counties. Louis is survived by his bride of 55 years, Eddie Mae Woodward; his four sons, Ernest Woodward of Bakersfield, Lowell and Carol Woodward of Alpine, Boyd "Skip" and Debbie Woodward of Bakersfield, and Loyd "Snap" Woodward of Girvin; his nephew Neil and Janie Woodward of Fort Stockton; and niece Loraine and Don Lannom of Fort Stockton. He had seven grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Louis will be missed in many organizations that he believed in. He was a director of the Federal Land Bank, an honorary lifetime member of the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers' Association, former president of the Pecos County Farm Bureau, and member of the Texas Southwest Cattle Raisers Association and many other agricultural organizations. Pallbearers are his four sons, Ernest, Lowell, Snap and Skip Woodward; his grandsons, Cade, Colton and Justin Woodward; and his nephew, Neil Woodward. Louis was preceded in death by his mother, father and his brother, Burch Woodward. The family asks that donations be made to favorite charities in lieu of flowers.

August 5, 2005
Bucky and Leesa Bonner
Mrs. Woodward, Ernest, Lowell, Skip and Snap - we can't express how very saddened we were to hear the news of Louis' passing. We greatly admired and respected him and all that he stood for. He was a very unique man and we will always miss him as will we always remember him for his wit, intelligence and humor. We only wish we had been able to spend more time with him. God bless you all and may He help you to heal in your time of sorrow. Bucky and Leesa Bonner

July 25, 2005
Mike and Pam Cornett
We are so saddened by the loss of your father and the injuries your mother has sustained in this tragic accident. We hope and pray that Eddie Mae will have a complete recovery. Our thoughts and prayers are with your families during this time. Mike and Pam Cornett

July 25, 2005
Bruce McFadden
So sorry for you loss. Pecos County and surrounding area is running out of good men like Louis. I was raised there but live in Kerrville now. Take care.

July 23, 2005
Buck and Jan Owens
Dear Eddie Mae and family Our hearts are heavy this morning about hearing of Louis's death. He was such a great guy and we always enjoyed visiting with him so much. He will be missed by all but mostly by a loving family. Our prayers are out to all of you. We send our love and prayers.Buck and Jan Owens

July 23, 2005
Becky Herring
Eddie Mae, Ernest, Lowell, Skip and Snap: May God give you strength in your time of need. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.