Brian Richard Woodard

Hot springs, AR - Brian Richard "Woody" Woodard, 45, of Hot Springs, AR was born June 4, 1970 in Shreveport, LA to Bro. Roy and Brenda Woodard. He joined his dad in Heaven on March 23, 2016 in Shreveport LA.

Brian accomplished many things in his wonderful life. As a young boy he was involved in everything from Golden Gloves, Power-lifting, and football. In 1993, he was part of a National Championship football team, The Shreveport Stars. The son of a preacher, ministry was his life. He was licensed to preach the gospel and served in several ministry positions. From 1994 to 2002, Woody was the tenor for the Southern Gospel Trio Adoration. Adoration sang over 1500 times during its full time run and Woody's heavenly high tenor tones brought many to salvation in Jesus all over this country. Most recently, Woody was the worship leader for Mt. Olive Community Church of Hot Springs, AR. In spite of a recent kidney transplant, Woody would be in service every week leading us to God's throne. Most recently he lost a toe to his battle with diabetes; however, the next Sunday he was propped up leading us in worship. Woody has touched God's people from all walks of life. For the past several years, Woody was very involved in Karaoke World Championships. Woody has won many contests, and was recently named the chairman of the Karaoke World Championships for Louisiana. Woody will be sorely missed by many, but our consolation and comfort comes in knowing he is smiling in the presence of Jesus. Lisa, Hannah, Christin, and Jacob have always been a part of Woody's ministry. Please share your loving stories of your times with Woody.

Woody is preceded in death by his dad, Lee Roy Woodard, his brother, Craig Randal Woodard, his grandfather, James Randal Heflin, paternal grandfather, Willie Woodard and grandmother, Gladys Medlin Jones. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Henderson Woodard; daughters, Hannah Lee Woodard and Christin Dale Woodard; son, Jacob Alexander Woodard; mother, Brenda Heflin Woodard; sister and brother in law, Belinda Woodard Carter and husband, Jeff; grandmother, Billie Poole Heflin. Woody is also survived by nephews, Dylan Lee David, Deuce Carter, Cory Carter; niece, Kelsey Carter; uncle, Bill Woodard and wife, Cynthia, Paul Jones, Charles Jones, Larry Heflin and wife, Norma; aunt, Karen Heflin Turcotte and husband, Gary; and his two brothers from other mothers, David McCartney and Tony Moffett.

Honoring Woody as pallbearers will be David McCartney, Tony Moffett, Larry Frake, G. W. Frake, Egan McCartney and Chanin Barker. Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Turcotte, Brad Duke, Doug Slack, Cory Carter, Roger Powell, Anthony Magee and Remy Henderson.

Funeral services celebrating Woody's life will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Faith Community Church at 4901 Pine Hill Road, Shreveport with interment to follow at Line Creek Cemetery in Ida, LA. Visitation will be held Friday, March 25^th from 6-8 pm at the church.

The family has request that donations be made to Regions Bank account #0234177884.

Go rest high, Woody. We will see you soon. Your work on earth is done.