Louie Woodward

Louie Woodward, devoted husband of sixty-seven years to Rosie Woodward, father, brother and grandfather passed into heaven on April 14, 2025.

Mr. Woodward was born to Eunice Hydrick and Eddie Woodward on July 6, 1928. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Rosie Woodward, his son Ricky Woodward, and his brothers. He is survived by his son Randy, his granddaughter Amy, his grandson Ricky, his grandson’s mother Myra.

Louie served his country as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, including the Departments of the Army and Air Force and the National Guard. As a young man, he bravely served in Germany and Western Europe after World War II as a member of the Military Police, providing a pivotal service in the Allied effort to make the world a safer and more just place for the American values of Freedom and Liberty. He was a paratrooper as well.

Louie Woodward was a member of the Greatest Generation who fought not for fame and recognition, but because it was the "right thing to do.” He was known for his kind, gentle heart by his family, friends, and congregation.

As a man of faith and honor, he was a decades-long member of Wynndale Baptist Church. He now “dwells in the House of the Lord forever,” as stated in his most cherished and favorite Bible passage, Psalm 23, The Lord’s Prayer. He will be missed by his friends and congregation.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m to 11:00 a.m. on April 17, 2025 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, Mississippi with graveside services and burial following at Floral Hills Cemetery in Pearl for any who desire to pay their respects. He will be laid to rest next to Rosie, his son Ricky and his brother Alan.

Pallbearers include Ricky Woodward, Steve Tarver, Richard White, Ken Hall, David Creel, Reagan Ivy, and Terry Wetzel.

Donations may be made to Wynndale Baptist Church or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

The guestbook is available to view and contribute to online through Chancellor Funeral Home. Guests are invited to contribute cherished memories of Louie.

Now receive your rest and peace, promised crown from the Lord.