Date Of Birth: September 28, 1926
Date Of Death: May 15, 2008
William Thomas Wooden, 81, of Carmel, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2008 at his residence. He was born September 28, 1926 in Indianapolis to Raymond and Lettie (Miller) Wooden. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II. He was an active member of Hope Church and the Model A Club. He worked for Robert’s Dairy, was the operations manager at L.S. Ayres for 30 years, and then Sears Hardware.William is survived by his wife of 60 years, Wilma Jean (Faulk) Wooden; three sons Steven W. (Nancy) Wooden, Thomas M. (Cyndie) Wooden, Keith A. (Delaine) Wooden; a daughter, Jean M. (Steve) Wyatt; thirteen grandchildren, Kelly (Steve) Marusich, Jessie Wooden, Matthew (Leah) Wooden, Seth (Jill Smith) Wertz, Kim (Shaun) Saunders, Caroline Wyatt, Cassandra (Nick) Robison, Whitney Wooden, Karri Barkdull, Scott Wyatt, Keaton Wooden, Beau Wyatt, Elizabeth Wyatt; nine great-grandchildren, Gavin, Jackson, Kaden, Eli, Maddie, Ellie, Savannah, Ben, Logan; extended grandchildren, Carl and Gene Denham, Amie and Michael Cox, April and Walden; eight extended great-grandchildren, Ashleigh, Emily, Wesley, Olivia, Regan, Riley, Tori, Jaida; a sister, Lucy (Paul) Price; sister-in-law, Helga Wooden; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and mother; step-mother, Tina Wooden; brother, Raymond Wooden; sister, Betty Moore; and brother-in-law, Jack Moore.Visitation will be Sunday, May 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Hope Church C&MA, 2500 E. 98th St, Indianapolis, IN. Funeral Service will be at Hope Church at 11:00 am on Monday, May 19. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to SEND International, PO Box 513, Farmington, MI 48332, Project, Kiev Theological Seminary Building.
Mark and Cindy Evans says
Wilma,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. I so appreciate you and Bill and the ministry you have had and the blessings you have been in my life. Cindy and I will pray for you that God will comfort you and be your companion in your time of loss and Bill’s gain. Maybe I’ll pick on Cindy a little in memory of Bill 🙂
We love you!
Mark and Cindy Evans
Jody Moore says
I live in the neighborhood with Bill and Wilma. I have also served on the HOA with him. I will miss his smile as they drive by my home. My thoughts and prayers are with Wilma and their family. What a great man, he will be missed!
Pete Carlson says
Wilma and children,
Wonderful memories will always stay with me when I think of Bill. This world was better because of his presence here and his name will always bring a smile to my face. My prayers are with you all.
Blessings and comfort,
Pete
Dave Marcy Bunce says
We both know how hard it is to lose a dear parent. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we know you will find the grace of the Lord to be more than sufficient. 2 Corinthians 12:9
Kathy BechtelStatler says
I’m so sorry that I cannot come to the funeral as I am traveling to California this week. I have so many wonderful memories of Bill(mostly goofy memories)!
Daniel Hofman says
I send my best wishes to the Wooden family who shared the life of William Wooden. He was a wonderful man.
Bryan Denise Young says
For our friend Tom Wooden and ALL the Wooden family members, our prayers and thoughts are with you in the passing of your father, husband, grandfather. I was always apprecitive of how friendly Mr. Wooden was to all of us in our youth growing up in the late 1960’s and trying to find our way in the world. We were always welcome in his home. Now he has been welcomed Home to be with Lord. God Bless all of you during this time of loss.
Bryan & Denise Young
Aurora, Colorado
Larry Nancy Pryor says
Dear Wilma and Family,
Larry and I have fond memories of Bill and his sense of humor. Our
thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
May you feel the comfort of our loving Lord.
Larry & Nancy Pryor
Laurie Jenkins says
Mrs. Wooden;
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Mr. Wooden was a great man, I enjoyed talking with him so much. He will be greatly missed at Hope Church.
Amie and Michael Cox says
To the Bill Wooden family
Tom Wooden and Cyndie Estes,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Bill as the funny, gentle man who with Wilma celebrated the holidays with our family. He was so giving, and I know he is joyful to be Home. His life reflects his service to his family, his country and his community. He left much love and legacy behind.
Love,
Amie Cox
Craig Gigax says
As I grew up in Faith Missionary Church, I remember Bill as a gentle giant who commanded respect through his calm and loving demeanor. He was able to relate to awkward teenagers and his enthusiasm for his antique car, his family and for the Lord were infectious.
Bill took me to White Castle after church one Sunday and gave me my first taste of those cursed hamburgers, a taste that my wife and family would have preferred that I had not developed.
To Wilma and family, please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of a great husband, father and man.
Dave Reed says
Dear Wilma and family,
So sorry for your loss. It was a pleasure knowing Bill and having him as a neighbor and friend.
Dave and Liz Reed