Kevin William Woodard

Kevin William Woodard, age 59, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2018 while surrounded by his loving family at St. Vincent Hospital of Kokomo. Kevin was born on January 9, 1959 in Rochester, Indiana to Beverly Hunter-Woodard and the late Sam William Woodard. Kevin graduated from Taylor High School with the class of 1977. Following high school, Kevin was self-employed as a carpenter. On May 22, 1986, he was married to Michele Schaeffer in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. They later divorced, but remained friends. Kevin attended Indian Heights Grace Brethren Church in Kokomo. He enjoyed watching and collecting movies, particularly horror and science-fiction. Other hobbies that Kevin enjoyed included bike riding, fishing, bowling, cooking, and gardening. Kevin was also an avid Indianapolis Colts fan. Kevin is survived by his mother, Beverly Phillabaum of Kokomo; son, Samuel T. Woodard of Kokomo; daughters, Monica Elizabeth (Ryan) Alexander of Montgomery, Illinois, and Kenlee (Chris) Reinking of Noblesville, Indiana; sisters, Deanna (Mark) Graham of Vevay, Indiana, and Loretta Jaenicke of Kokomo; step-brother, Richard Phillabaum of Walton, Indiana; step-sisters, Sharon (Ralph) Porter of Kokomo, and Peggy Smith of Greentown; granddaughters, Rylee Faith Alexander, Lyric Hope Alexander, and Elayna Grace Reinking; nephews, Jason Jaenicke, Travis Jaenicke, and Nathan (Taylor) Graham; and niece, Nicole Graham. There will be a celebration of life held for Kevin on Saturday, March 10th at Indian Heights Grace Brethren Church at 11:00 a.m., with a meal following. Memorial contributions in Kevin’s name may be made to the Child Evangelism Fellowship of Indiana-Six County Chapter, or the Indian Heights Grace Brethren Church of Kokomo.