Vincent J. Woodward, passed away February 23, 2021, in Kokomo. He was 100 years and 10 months old. He was born April 9, 1920, to Stephen and Bernice (Fisher) Woodward.
He graduated from Kokomo High School in 1938.
Woody served in the United States Army in 1942, in Ordinance, developing weapons before being sent to Germany, and teaching other servicemen about new weapons. After returning home, he joined the Kokomo Fire Department in 1947. He moved through the ranks to become Fire Chief in 1968.
His memberships: the Masonic Temple 93 in Kokomo (75 years), Scottish Rite in Indianapolis, Retired Police and Firemen (past President), Arson Investigation for Indiana, Fire Chiefs Association, American Red Cross, American Legion Post 6, VFW 1152, 40 & 8 #1103 and Eagles #255.
He married Florence Richey in June of 1941. He later married Elizabeth Jacobs. Both preceded him in death. Woody also was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Florence (Richey) Woodard, his second wife Elizabeth (Teal) Woodard, his adopted daughter, Debbie, and sister, Primrose Berks.
Survivors include daughter, Jill (John) Moss, son, Jack Woodward, step-son, Buddy (Dottie) Knepley, 8 Grandchildren, and 9 Great-Grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held March 1, 2021, at Shiloh United Methodist Church, Kokomo, with Pastor Michael Goodspeed officiating. Entombment will follow in Sunset Memory Garden, following a procession past the No. 1 Fire Station. Military honors will be provided by the U.S. Army and the Kokomo V.F.W. Military Rites Team.
He graduated from Kokomo High School in 1938.
Woody served in the United States Army in 1942, in Ordinance, developing weapons before being sent to Germany, and teaching other servicemen about new weapons. After returning home, he joined the Kokomo Fire Department in 1947. He moved through the ranks to become Fire Chief in 1968.
His memberships: the Masonic Temple 93 in Kokomo (75 years), Scottish Rite in Indianapolis, Retired Police and Firemen (past President), Arson Investigation for Indiana, Fire Chiefs Association, American Red Cross, American Legion Post 6, VFW 1152, 40 & 8 #1103 and Eagles #255.
He married Florence Richey in June of 1941. He later married Elizabeth Jacobs. Both preceded him in death. Woody also was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Florence (Richey) Woodard, his second wife Elizabeth (Teal) Woodard, his adopted daughter, Debbie, and sister, Primrose Berks.
Survivors include daughter, Jill (John) Moss, son, Jack Woodward, step-son, Buddy (Dottie) Knepley, 8 Grandchildren, and 9 Great-Grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held March 1, 2021, at Shiloh United Methodist Church, Kokomo, with Pastor Michael Goodspeed officiating. Entombment will follow in Sunset Memory Garden, following a procession past the No. 1 Fire Station. Military honors will be provided by the U.S. Army and the Kokomo V.F.W. Military Rites Team.
Vincent J. Woodward, passed away February 23, 2021, in Kokomo. He was 100 years and 10 months old. He was born April 9, 1920, to Stephen and Bernice (Fisher) Woodward.
He graduated from Kokomo High School in 1938.
Woody served in the United States Army in 1942, in Ordinance, developing weapons before being sent to Germany, and teaching other servicemen about new weapons. After returning home, he joined the Kokomo Fire Department in 1947. He moved through the ranks to become Fire Chief in 1968.
His memberships: the Masonic Temple 93 in Kokomo (75 years), Scottish Rite in Indianapolis, Retired Police and Firemen (past President), Arson Investigation for Indiana, Fire Chiefs Association, American Red Cross, American Legion Post 6, VFW 1152, 40 & 8 #1103 and Eagles #255.
He married Florence Richey in June of 1941. He later married Elizabeth Jacobs. Both preceded him in death. Woody also was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Florence (Richey) Woodard, his second wife Elizabeth (Teal) Woodard, his adopted daughter, Debbie, and sister, Primrose Berks.
Survivors include daughter, Jill (John) Moss, son, Jack Woodward, step-son, Buddy (Dottie) Knepley, 8 Grandchildren, and 9 Great-Grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held March 1, 2021, at Shiloh United Methodist Church, Kokomo, with Pastor Michael Goodspeed officiating. Entombment will follow in Sunset Memory Garden, following a procession past the No. 1 Fire Station. Military honors will be provided by the U.S. Army and the Kokomo V.F.W. Military Rites Team.
He graduated from Kokomo High School in 1938.
Woody served in the United States Army in 1942, in Ordinance, developing weapons before being sent to Germany, and teaching other servicemen about new weapons. After returning home, he joined the Kokomo Fire Department in 1947. He moved through the ranks to become Fire Chief in 1968.
His memberships: the Masonic Temple 93 in Kokomo (75 years), Scottish Rite in Indianapolis, Retired Police and Firemen (past President), Arson Investigation for Indiana, Fire Chiefs Association, American Red Cross, American Legion Post 6, VFW 1152, 40 & 8 #1103 and Eagles #255.
He married Florence Richey in June of 1941. He later married Elizabeth Jacobs. Both preceded him in death. Woody also was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Florence (Richey) Woodard, his second wife Elizabeth (Teal) Woodard, his adopted daughter, Debbie, and sister, Primrose Berks.
Survivors include daughter, Jill (John) Moss, son, Jack Woodward, step-son, Buddy (Dottie) Knepley, 8 Grandchildren, and 9 Great-Grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held March 1, 2021, at Shiloh United Methodist Church, Kokomo, with Pastor Michael Goodspeed officiating. Entombment will follow in Sunset Memory Garden, following a procession past the No. 1 Fire Station. Military honors will be provided by the U.S. Army and the Kokomo V.F.W. Military Rites Team.
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