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Zack L. Woodard

September 12, 1932 — March 21, 2025

Zack L. Woodard

Funeral Services celebrating the life of Zack L. Woodard will be held Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Minden. Interment will follow at Providence Cemetery in Ringgold. The family will receive friends Tuesday, March 25, from 1-2:00 p.m. prior to the service. Services will be officiated by Bro. Leland Crawford and Bro. Bill Crider.

Zack was born September 12, 1932, in Ringgold, Louisiana and entered into rest March 21, 2025. Zack was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Mary Nell Woodard; Father, Arthur Woodard; mother, Frankie Woodard; Sister, Mary Jean Gregory; and sister, Elsie Downs.

Zack Woodard had a deep love for adventure and craftsmanship. Alongside his beloved wife, Mary Nell, he traveled to all 50 states, much of Canada, and many destinations overseas, embracing the beauty of the world. A master woodcarver, Zack’s passion for working with his hands was evident in the intricate art pieces he created, which can be found in homes across the country. He cherished the time spent traveling to craft shows with his daughters, Kay and Judy, and his granddaughter, Amber, proudly sharing and selling his work. In addition to his artistry, Zack had a love for gardening, always tending to a large, bountiful garden and joyfully sharing his harvest with others. His creativity, generosity, and adventurous spirit will be deeply missed.

He is survived by daughters Judy Hathorn and husband Ronald of Minden; Kay Hailey and husband Gary of DeRidder; grandchildren Amber Hathorn Snider and husband Robert, Heather Hailey, Shane Hailey and wife Jackie, and Kimberly Hailey Blakeman and husband Hunter; precious great grandchildren Harlee Hailey, Chrystin Cook, Maddox Snider, Anabelle Cook, Mason Cook, Tessa Gragg, Nella Snider, Lilly Blakeman, Samuel Hailey, and Weston Blakeman; sister Margie Kunce of Shreveport.

Serving as pallbearers are his grandson, Shane Hailey; great-grandson, Maddox Snider; brothers-in-law Harold Ray Guin, Bobby Dean Guin, and Willie Gene Guin; nephew, Billy Wayne Guin; nephew, Rodney Guin; and great-nephew, Johnathan Downs; and Kevin Hathorn

Honorary pallbearers will be grandson, Robert Snider; nephew, Jimmy Downs; and the Chapel Sunday School Class.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to First Baptist Church of Minden Building Fund and/or the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home in Monroe.

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