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Larry Wayne Woodall

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Larry Wayne Woodall, 71, of Springdale, died Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at his home. He was born in Hot Springs, Ark. to the late John Ray Woodall and Eddith Craig Woodall Ketchum. He was preceded in death by his sister, Wanda V. Baker. He is survived by a loving and devoted life partner, Sherry Ann Faubus; three brothers, Shelby Woodall (Lynn) of Benton, Bob Woodall (Peggy) and Phillip Ketchum both of Hot Springs; one adopted son, Daniel B. Woodall of Tucson, Ariz.; nephews Keith Baker, Kevin Baker, Dr. Steve Woodall, Jeff Woodall, Blake Shepherd, Mitchell Davis; nieces Michelle Pickle, Joy Cohen, Larissa Johnson, Heather King, Riley Skaggs, Chesney Skaggs, Kylie Skaggs, Katelynn Skaggs, Meghann Faubus; and four great-nieces and nephews. Growing up in Hot Springs, he was an avid outdoorsman who liked boating and camping on nearby lakes and rivers. Larry graduated Hot Springs High School in 1963 and attended. Henderson State University, Arkansas Tech and the University of Arkansas. He played HSHS football for three years and was advanced beyond his age in his choices of music, literature and the arts. He later learned and taught fly-fishing. His early jobs were at Clinton Buick, Clyde's Men's Store and the Hot Springs Country Club. How do you describe a man who survived a gun-shot wound and two lightning strikes? Well, very lucky for starters. Larry Woodall was also very kind, wise, with a righteous moral sense. A self-proclaimed "Jovian", Larry was an activist and a wonderful human being who cared for the rights and well-being of people and animals alike. He was as all astrologer, blogger, and political activist in his later years. He participated in many groups including OMNI Center for Peace and Justice, Senior Democrats of Washington County, Arkansas Trout Unlimited, Rapid Response Writers, Sierra Club, ACLU and the Ozark Society. In lieu of flowers he requested donations in his honor be made to SPAY Arkansas, 1909 W Huntsville Ave., Springdale, Ark. 72764; Omni Center for Peace and Justice 3274 N Lee Ave., Fayetteville, Ark. 72703; or Community Clinic, 614 E Emma Ave. #300, Springdale, Ark. 72764. A Celebration of Life will be scheduled in May when the flowers are blooming and the world is renewed, his favorite time of year. Well loved in his family and community, Larry danced to a different drummer, often took the roads less traveled and now he has gone to ride the rings of Jupiter... Arrangements are with Heritage Funeral Home in Springdale.

Published March 6, 2016

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