Obituaries

August 23, 1952 to May 14, 2011

MEDARYVILLE - Clifford J. Woodard Jr., 58, Medaryville, passed away at 5:20 a.m.,Saturday, May 14, at St. Anthony Medical Center, Crown Point.

He was born Aug. 23, 1952, in Gary, to the late Clifford J. and Christine Allen Woodard.

Survivors include:
Russell Keith (Leila) Woodard, Medaryville, Son
Rashell Annette (Donald) Boozer, Medaryville, Daughter
Jeremiah Dale Woodard, Medaryville, Son
Michele Lynn (Jeremy) Lucas, Medaryville, Daughter
Matthew Kenneth Ryan Howard, Medaryville, Grandson
Justice Rayne Boozer, Medaryville, Grandaughter
Renia Darlene Brust, Medaryville, IGranddaughter
Rowan Kaya Woodard, Medaryville, Granddaughter
Kaila Nicole Brust, Medaryville, Granddaughter
Debra Lynn Ellis, Medaryville, Granddaughter
Gabriel Andrew Smith, Mayville, MI, Grandson
Aberum Samuel Lucas, Medaryville, Grandson
Hunter Aaron Lucas, Medaryville, Grandson
Elizabeth (Neil) Jeffrey, Wabash, Sister
Charolette Stoner, Medaryville, Sister
Vivian Mitchell, Medaryville, Sister
Cleatious (Beverly) Woodard, Medaryville, Brother

Preceded in death by:
Kenneth Woodard, Brother

Mr. Woodard was a lifelong resident of Medaryville. He worked for LTV and US Steel for 35 years. He was currently employed at Talbert Manufacturing in Rensselaer. He was a member of the White Post Township Fire Department for 20 years, and was a member of the Medaryville American Legion.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday (May 18), at the funeral home with Rev. Tom Dewlen officiating. Burial will be in White Post Cemetery, Medaryville.