Roll Call Tribute
Gary Woodring '84 September 6, 2017 9:25 AM updated: September 6, 2017 9:28 AM
(Published in) Victoria Advocate (on) July 21, 2017
Gary Woodring
Born on May 22, 1959
GARY JOSEPH WOODRING
PFLUGERVILLE - Gary Joseph Woodring, 58, of Pflugerville, Texas took the Lord's hand and went home on July 18th, 2017. He was born on May 22, 1959 in Victoria, Texas to Kenneth F. and Elizabeth Ann Woodring of Victoria, Texas.
After graduating from Edna High School in 1977, where he was a record-setting athlete, he attended Texas A&M University in Galveston. He graduated in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marine Transportation. Gary spent 3 years with the Merchant Marine Service before coming ashore and joining the Union Carbide/Dow Chemical Company where he worked in the laboratory and later in Environmental Services. He worked at the Seadrift site and recently transferred to Freeport where he finished his career.
Gary will be remembered as a kind soul and devoted family man who was an inspiration to everyone. His generosity knew no bounds. He loved spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. In addition, friends were always a very important part of his life, and he cherished them all.
One of his favorite hobbies was cooking which resulted in many tasty dishes. His passions in life included rugby and all water sports. He enjoyed woodworking and spending time with his brothers on family projects.
Gary was preceded in death by his brothers, Charles Patrick Woodring and Kenneth Michael Woodring. He is survived by his parents; his wife Lisa Woodring; children: James Woodring and Megan Woodring; brothers David (Janice) Woodring, Jeff (Lois) Woodring; sister, Nancy (Gary) Carrier and sister-in-law Margaret Woodring; step children; MaKenna Garcia, Courtney (Adam) Boatright, Kristen (Tyler) Granger; six grandchildren Brooklyn, Weston, Jackson, and Emersyn Boatright, and Kadence and Kyleigh Granger. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews who loved their Uncle Gary very much.
Visitation will be Sunday evening, July 23, 2017 from 5:pm to 7:pm at Slavik Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be on Monday, July 24, 2017 at 11:am at The First Baptist Church of Edna. Interment will immediately follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna.
Pallbearers will be Karl Haupt, Ed Bishop, Jim Brown, Greg Brown, Miguel Pompa, Rob Wilson, David Woodring, Jeff Woodring, and Gary Carrier. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to Neurological Research Foundation, 1656 N Blvd, Houston TX 77006 or donor's choice.
Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen St. Edna, TX 77957 361-782-2152.
Gary Woodring
Born on May 22, 1959
GARY JOSEPH WOODRING
PFLUGERVILLE - Gary Joseph Woodring, 58, of Pflugerville, Texas took the Lord's hand and went home on July 18th, 2017. He was born on May 22, 1959 in Victoria, Texas to Kenneth F. and Elizabeth Ann Woodring of Victoria, Texas.
After graduating from Edna High School in 1977, where he was a record-setting athlete, he attended Texas A&M University in Galveston. He graduated in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marine Transportation. Gary spent 3 years with the Merchant Marine Service before coming ashore and joining the Union Carbide/Dow Chemical Company where he worked in the laboratory and later in Environmental Services. He worked at the Seadrift site and recently transferred to Freeport where he finished his career.
Gary will be remembered as a kind soul and devoted family man who was an inspiration to everyone. His generosity knew no bounds. He loved spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. In addition, friends were always a very important part of his life, and he cherished them all.
One of his favorite hobbies was cooking which resulted in many tasty dishes. His passions in life included rugby and all water sports. He enjoyed woodworking and spending time with his brothers on family projects.
Gary was preceded in death by his brothers, Charles Patrick Woodring and Kenneth Michael Woodring. He is survived by his parents; his wife Lisa Woodring; children: James Woodring and Megan Woodring; brothers David (Janice) Woodring, Jeff (Lois) Woodring; sister, Nancy (Gary) Carrier and sister-in-law Margaret Woodring; step children; MaKenna Garcia, Courtney (Adam) Boatright, Kristen (Tyler) Granger; six grandchildren Brooklyn, Weston, Jackson, and Emersyn Boatright, and Kadence and Kyleigh Granger. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews who loved their Uncle Gary very much.
Visitation will be Sunday evening, July 23, 2017 from 5:pm to 7:pm at Slavik Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be on Monday, July 24, 2017 at 11:am at The First Baptist Church of Edna. Interment will immediately follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna.
Pallbearers will be Karl Haupt, Ed Bishop, Jim Brown, Greg Brown, Miguel Pompa, Rob Wilson, David Woodring, Jeff Woodring, and Gary Carrier. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to Neurological Research Foundation, 1656 N Blvd, Houston TX 77006 or donor's choice.
Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen St. Edna, TX 77957 361-782-2152.
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