Woodis "Woody" Michael Chenault

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Biography: Woodis (Woody) Michael Chenault, age 65 of Little Rock passed away Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Arkansas Hospice in Little Rock. Woody was born August 19, 1949 in Gardena, California and raised in Little Rock, AR. He graduated from Fuller High School in 1967. After graduation, he worked on river barges for Eastern Associated Terminals, was later a self employed carpenter and most recently employed by Little Rock Wastewater Utility. Woody was a faithful member of the Church at Rock Creek and his favorite past times included fishing, cheering on the Hogs, spending time with family (especially his grandkids), and watching John Wayne movies. Woody was preceded in death by his parents, James Nelson Sr. and Evelyn Chenault; brother, James Nelson Chenault Jr. He is survived by his wife Glenda; daughter, Ashley Rowan (Shawn); stepchildren, Jennifer Wilson, Shannon Wilson, Jeremy Wilson (Samantha); grandchildren, Seth Leavell, Blake Leavell, Audrey Rowan, Taylor Hicks, Lucas Howard, and Xavier Brown; nephew, James Nelson Chenault III and niece, Tracy Chenault. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Ruebel Funeral Home, 6313 W. Markham St., Little Rock, AR 72205. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Church at Rock Creek in Little Rock.

Condolences(32)

Janess Smith

#32

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I got to know Woody from working together at Feed Arkansas Kids on Wednesday nights. After a year or so he became my go-to person. He was so faithful to FAK and had a passion for feeding kids. I am blessed to have known him and called him my friend for many years. So glad that I will see him again one day. He will not be forgotten. My prayers go to his family.

Dixie Richards

#31

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Glenda, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Woody was such a gentleman and great Christian man. Happy to have known him. Blessings to you and your families.

Joyce Patton Miller

#30

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

A word that I think best describes Woody would be "Special" he was just that, a very special person. May God hold you very tight through these difficult times. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and all who loved him.

Linda Stotts Bryant

#29

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Am so sorry to hear about Woody. We went to school together for a few years. Woody was a sweet and considerate classmate. Never a bad word out of his mouth. May God's comfort carry the family through these hard times. R.I.P. my old friend.

Shawn McNerlin

#28

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

To Woody's family - my deepest condolence's. Woody was a great person and fun to be around.
He is walking in Heaven with family and friends. Prayers for you and your family,
Shawn

Diane Hargrove

#27

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Glenda,
I am so sorry for your loss - Woody was one of the very few callers at AOC that would liven my day when he called - he is greatly missed.

You and the rest of the family our in my thoughts & prayers as you go through this time of grief.

May God wrap his loving arms around you and comfort you at this time - I know in my heart that Woody is up there now enjoying his time in glory with the Lord.

David and Christy Smith

#26

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. We had the privilege of working with Woody with Feed Arkansas Kids on Wednesday nights. What a wonderful man who we were honored to call friend.
Woody you will be missed!

Dr. Chris Blackmon

#25

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Woody will be missed. He was one of our favorites! We are praying for your family. Blackmon Clinic- Chris, Heather, Chet, Pat, Louann, Rebecca, and Thad.

Charlotte (Chenault) Thompson

#24

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Glenda,

I am so sorry for your loss. Woody was a fine person and I have great memories of the times I visited my MeMe and Woody and Wilsie would come to Meme's house to visit and play with my brother Rick and myself. Your family is in my prayers.

Vic & Beverli Pullen

#23

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

May God be with the families at this time.

Cheryl Wafer

#22

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Glenda,
Wishing you my deepest sympathy during your time of sorrow. May God comfort you and your loved ones during this time.

Karen Beall May and Jim Beall

#21

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Our thoughts and prayers are with Woody's family and friends. He was one of the good ones!!

Linda Garrett

#20

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dear Glenda & Family,

I am so very sorry for you loss. I am praying for you all that He will give you what you need to get through these sad times.

Linda

Laura Long

#19

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Glenda,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

With deepest sympathy,
Laura Long

Vicki Mathews

#18

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

We are so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers being sent up for The Lord to comfort you and lift all your family up at this very difficult time.
Bill and Vicki Mathews

Sherri Chenault Guenther

#17

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Woody, there are no words to tell you what you have meant to me and my children for many years...I know you are at peace and not suffering but those of us still here are so very sad (for ourselves). Our prayers go to Ashley and Glenda and Nelson and all who loved you...goodnight cowboy. Always in my heart.

Lisa Johnson

#16

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Woody - Last year when I started working in Permits at LRW you were always so helpful and friendly with me being a newbe to learning all the systems. Thank You! Very saddened by your loss. Prayers & hugs to your family & loved ones.

Barbara Mosely

#15

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Woody was a classmate at Fuller High School from 7th to 12th grade He was Bobby's Best friend since 7th grade he is such a great guy always there when you needed him for anything he will be truly missed by everyone I know he is up in Heaven looking down on us today we Love and miss you already Prayers for the Family and Friends that Loved him so much

Erin Marks

#14

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

We all love you so much Woody (a.k.a. "Dude"). It is not even NEAR the same here without you. I have tried to my best to help out your boys here in your chair that no one could ever fill and I hope I have made you somewhat proud. You have made such an impression on all the guys here - I know you know that but it is WAY bigger than is imaginable - the impact you have had on everyone at LRW. I will keep Glenda and your family in my prayers. You will never be forgotten.
I love you always,
Erin Marks (a.k.a. "Dudette")

LaWanna Archer

#13

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Woody was a very special person. He will be missed by many. Always smiling, always a kind word, always helpful. Woody was a Dispatcher at LRWW when I was a Dispatcher at CAW. It was a pleasure to work with Woody. So saddened by his passing.

Tammy (Mosely) Petrides

#12

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I was absolutely devastated when I heard the news about Woody this morning. He was like a daddy to me growing up. He will always be known as "pa-paw's friend with the mechanical leg" by my girls. Love you Woody, you will forever a special place in my heart. Prayers for the family during this very difficult time.

Jim Wells & Sharon Spann Wells

#11

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

We remember our friend from so long ago growing up in the Fourche Dam Pike area and attending Fuller High. Woody was one of the good guys and we only have fond memories when thinking back to those days of our youth. Our prayers are for his family at this time. God bless....

Kari Zumbro

#10

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I didn't know Woody very well but what I do know of him is that he was a great husband,father,grandfather,and friend.So at the end of the day he was a great man. He checked on my Grandmother after my aunt Marilyn passed and for that one act of kindness he will always have a place in my heart and I'm so grateful for all he did for my grandmother before she passed.I am so glad for the blessings he brought to my family. A great man has left us but I bet he will be watching over all of us on our journey through life. Thank you Woody for all the things you have done for my family and being there for us when we needed you. So sing and dance tell we meet again. So love and hugs to you Woody and all that knew you. Kailynn and Kari Zumbro

Charles and Christy Vail

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

We will always remember Woody with a big smile and kind words. How blessed everyone was that came in contact with him. We have wonderful memories and will never forget him. God needed another Angel and you answered his call.

Rest in peace Woody the streets of gold are brighter with you strolling down them.

May God give the family comfort for today and strength for tomorrow. We are praying for each of you
God Bless

irvin jackson

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Woody will certainly be missed by everyone who was fortunate enough to have known him. Sincere condolences to all the family and dear friends.

fuller class of 1968

Lisa Weiler

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

i was lucky enough to have woody as a step dad in my life. From the time I was 16 he always there to keep me out of trouble and keep the peace with my mom. As I grew up and matured he became a PawPaw to my kids Ryan and Lynsey. Ryan spent most summers as a child with PawPaw. After my mom passed away Woody surprised me coming to my nursing school graduation, came to Weiler family dinners and camping on the buffalo river after his accident. He also continued to be an awesome son in law to my grandmother watching over her and being the one to let me know when she needed me. He always cared about everyone.
Although as he began his new life and things happened we grew apart. But, I am choosing to remember the kind and caring man that shaped me. And the man who was always there when I needed him even after my mom passed. He was a family man to each family he was touched with. We were all lucky to have him. Now heaven is lucky to have him.

Madi Smith

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am so so sorry for your loss. He will be dearly missed. I worked with Woody at Backpacks on Wednesday nights, and he was always a joy. He always asked me how I was doing and how school was going. It will be so sad not to have him there. He was a wonderful man with a great heart.

Mary Ann Stephens Johnson

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Woody was a real gentleman always kind to everyone around him. Glad to have fond memories of him. Prayers for his family. We the best from here to heaven we're the class of 67. Woody just got there before some of the rest of us.

Charlie Isgrig

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

So sorry... I remember him as a great guy. I'll be thinking of the family.

Martha Crowder Reid

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I grew up at Fourche and was a friend of Woody's. Even though I haven't seen him in years I know he was still the loving, kind hearted and sweetest person ever. I remember all the good times we had cause there weren't any bad ones with Woody. Love and prayers for all of you as you grieve for the loss of your dear loved one that the Lord has called HOME......... to completeness.

Brian Montgomery

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Woody, You will be missed but never forgotten. I could go on and on of all the great memories we shared together. I could not of asked for a better role model as a kid growing up. Prayers for Glenda, Ashley, Nelson and Family. Love Brian Montgomery and Family

Bruce and Linda Singley

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Woody,
You were a great man! We have lost a wonderful friend. We had a wonderful friendship over the years with you and NEVER once stop thinking of you. Now you are an Angel in Heaven and watching over all of us. Love You Always!

Love you,
Linda & Bruce

Woodis "Woody" Michael Chenault

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