Obituary of Norman Lee Woodard

Norman Lee Woodard, 74, of Pierpont passed away Monday, February 21, 2022 at Hillcrest Hospital. He was born April 25, 1947, in Ashtabula, Ohio the son of the late Albert and Ramona (Wood) Woodard. Norm graduated from Edgewood High School Class in 1966. After high school, Norm joined the United States Navy and honorably served our country on the USS William M. Wood from 1967-1973. On the ship he was a boiler tech and traveled the world Norm married the love of his life Sheila Quirke on March 17, 1973. Norm worked as a Stationary Engineer at FirstEnergy for 33 years before his retirement in 2004. He and his wife Sheila served the Pierpont community for many years at the Volunteer Fire Department. Norm was a Firefighter and EMT for the department and served as the President for many years. He also assisted his wife Sheila as caretakers of the cemetery for many years. While in school he was a member of the FFA, and 4-H Clubs. When his children were young, he also served as an assistant boy scout leader. He was also active with the Mason's where he was a Past Master. Norm was a man that was always there for all of his friends and family when they needed him. He was always willing to lend a hand, he was kind and good natured. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, tractors and cars, most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his wife Sheila on July 31, 2021, and his parents. Mr. Woodard is survived by his children, Tia (Ben Rausch) Woodard, Teddy (Donna) Woodard, Tim (Aditi) Woodard; son-in-law, Mitch Spronz; sister, Sheila (Harold) Breedlove; brothers, Randy (Janet) Woodard, and Chris (Jean) Woodard; grandchildren, River and Rain Woodard, Nora and Vivian Spronz; his great aunts Carol Smith, Sabra Lipps, and Marilyn (William) Stone, Judy Coss and Audrey Wood; as well as many nieces and nephews. A celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at 12PM at Childs-Williams-Ducro Funeral Home, 1071 SR 7, Pierpont. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10AM until the time of services at 12PM. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Pierpont Volunteer Fire Department, 6006 Marcy Rd., Pierpont, Ohio 44082 Childs-Williams-Ducro Funeral Home, 1071 SR 7, Pierpont is handling arrangements. Online obituary and condolences at www.ducro.com