Gary Wayne Woodard Obituary
We announce the death of Gary Wayne Woodard of Kentwood, Louisiana, who passed away on September 7, 2026, at the age of 74. Gary will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gary Wayne Woodard to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Virgil V. Woodard and Mary Nell Cain Woodard; his grandparents, Samuel, Sally Woodard, David and Susie Cain; his sister Patricia "Tish" Lester; his brother-in-law John Lester; and his friends, Eddie Cummings and Gene Swindle.
He is survived by: his daughter Ashley Nicole Woodard Turner (Kyle); his siblings, Virgil "Woody" Woodard Jr. (MaryLee), Roy Woodard and MarySue Woodard; his nephews, Samuel Woodard and Brandon Lester (Kori); his niece Casey Whittington (Jason); and his great-nieces and great-nephews, Eli Woodard, Barrett Whittington, Reese Whittington, Khloe Lester and Kamryn Lester.
