Donald Gene Woodard, 72, of Shreveport, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019, at Progressive Care Nursing and Rehabilitative Center.
Born on February 9, 1947 in Shreveport, he was the son of the late George A. and Lera Mae Wynn Woodard.
Don was retired from Yellow Checker Cab Company of Shreveport where he operated Cab #11 for many years. Don attended C. E. Byrd High School; his hobbies were billiards and supporting the LSU Tigers.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded by five siblings, brothers, Charles Ray, Neal Glenn, and Ralph Arnold Woodard and sisters, Margaret Ann Sanderson and Patsy McIntyre.
Surviving is his brother, George Woodard and wife, Susan of Jacksonville, NC and many nieces and nephews.
Special thanks to great-niece, LouAnn Holley, Regional Hospice and the second floor of Progressive Care.
The family suggests memorials may be made to Regional Hospice, 8660 Fern Ave., Suite 145, Shreveport, Louisiana, 71105 or to The Salvation Army, 200 E. Stoner Ave., Shreveport, Louisiana, 71101.
A memorial will be scheduled for a later date.