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Ernest Scott Woodard, Jr.

06/07/1941 - 07/26/2023

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Obituary For Ernest Scott Woodard, Jr.

Ernest Scott Woodard Jr, 82, of Ringgold Louisiana, passed away on July 26, 2023, in McKinney, Texas.

Visitation will be 6pm – 8pm Monday, August 7th, 2023, at First United Methodist Church in Ringgold, Louisiana. Funeral services will be held at 10am Tuesday August 8th, 2023, at First United Methodist Church in Ringgold, Louisiana. Arrangements are by Rockett Funeral Home.

Scott was born in Ringgold Louisiana to Ernest Scott Woodard Sr and Molly Bell Woodard on July 7, 1941. He went to school at Ringgold High School. He married Mary Claire Mercier on May 30, 1965, at University Presbyterian Church in Baton Rouge Louisiana. He graduated from Northwestern State University. He worked as an accountant for Durham Accounting until he found his calling to be a dairy farmer. His passions involved outdoors, animals, traveling, farming, family and football especially the Cowboys and LSU. He was very sociable, he never met a stranger, even to the duress of his family.

Scott is preceded in death by father Scott Woodard Sr, mother Molly Woodard, his sister Susana Huckaby and his nephew Thomas Clay Huckaby.

Scott is survived by spouse Mary Claire Woodard, and his daughter Cecilia Anne Woodard, sons Ernest Scott Woodard III and spouse Joyce Lengefeld Woodard, Alfred Ernest Woodard II and spouse Christine Young Woodard, Christopher Finn Woodard and spouse Jillian-Marie Nicole Garland-Woodard, his sister Stephanie Woodard Erickson. As well as 7 grandchildren: Caitlin, Christian, Tyler, Madison, Scott, Mikaela, Harper, and 2 Great Grandchildren: Lily and Clayton.

Memorials may be given to UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas Texas. The family of Scott Woodard Jr wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Medical City McKinney ICU team; with special thanks to Dr. Dara Otu, Nurses Tammy, Laura, Lynn, and Bradley.

You may sign the online guest book at either www.dannelfuneralhome.com or www.rockettfuneralhome.com

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  • 08/07/2023

    Tim Schroeder

    Thinking about all of you. I always enjoyed talking with him about farming and old time tractors. Know that you are all in my thoughts. Tim

  • 07/30/2023

    Barbara Lynn Woodard Herald

    Mary Claire, I'm so sad to hear of Scott's passing. He was such a wonderful husband and father. I have thought of you often over the years and our friendship we shared while teaching at Southside Jr. High. I can also remember well CeCe riding my daddy's school bus when she began school in Ringgold. I remember your sweet, handsome boys, too, and your Woodardville home. After Billie McCarthy's (my dear sister) passing, I haven't returned to Ringgold/Woodardville. Sis would always tell me when she got to see you and keep me up to date on Ringgold happenings while she was living in Castor. I have lived in Knoxville, TN since 1986 and retired from teaching in 2011 after a 38 year career. I will be praying for your entire family, Mary Claire. May God extend His endless comfort and love to you all.

  • 07/29/2023

    Angela Hope

    Scotty gave me my first job, milking cows. I had a lot of good memories from that. I'll always remember the taste of the fresh whole milk from the bulk tank. None sweeter. He was a good person

  • 07/29/2023

    Jerry and Mary Smith

    So sorry for your loss. Scott will be missed. We met Scott and Mary Claire in Sunday school. Always enjoyed being with Scott and his witty sense of humor. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jerry and Mary Smith

  • 07/28/2023

    Margie Morris

    My fondest memories of Scott occurred not only at Sunday School, where he and Mary Claire were often present, but at Fairview Park, where he walked many mornings (some time ago) with Penny, his wonderful Weimerimer. Mary Claire too! His favorite jersey was purple, of course, and he always had a good word to say for LA! He made time to stop and share a kind word. I will remember his generous spirit, his fondness for the outdoors, and how gloriously he always referred to Mary Claire! He will be missed. Sympathies to all in the family. My love to you, Mary Claire! Margie Morris

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