Paul Woodward

Paul Edward Woodward, 96, of Noblesville, passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021 at his home with his family.  He was born on August 28, 1925 to Roger and Mildred (Passwater) Woodward in Rural Madison County, Indiana.

Paul possessed a strong faith and was generous with his time and spirit. He was grateful for the earth and its bounty. His legacy will not only be his work as a farmer, but his lifelong dedication to educating and influencing the youth of today and tomorrow. Paul was a friend to all he met, and a good Christian man, who loved the land and the seasons.

He proudly served as an MP in the United States Army in Hawaii during WWII. Paul had a registered Angus herd, sold breeding stock, and grew corn, beans, wheat, hay, oats, eggs, poultry, lambs, wool, pork, and beef. Paul was a lifetime Farm Bureau Member and Rural Youth Member. He was a Hamilton County Co-op Director, 4-H leader, member of Hamilton County 4-H Council, and 70 year 4-H volunteer who impacted and inspired hundreds of youth. Because of Paul's tireless efforts with 4-H, he received the Sagamore of the Wabash award. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and taught Sunday School for many years. Paul was a Miller Sports Booster and enjoyed attending Noblesville Basketball games.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Audrey (Filson) Woodward; sons, Rand (Debbie) Woodward and Ross (Penni) Woodward; daughter, Leah (Dennis) Fisher; brother, Ned (Shirley) Woodward; ten grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Roger Woodward; granddaughter, Heather Sue Woodward; and brother, William Merril Woodward.

Services will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, 1150 Logan Street in Noblesville, with Pastor Jerry Rairdon and Pastor Mary Spence officiating.  Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at the funeral home.  Burial will be at Crownland Cemetery in Noblesville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hamilton County 4-H Council, Inc., 2003 Pleasant Street, Noblesville, IN 46060 .

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