Antwuan was a 2007 graduate of Monticello High School where he excelled in athletics in their basketball, football and baseball programs. He was also a 2009 graduate of the University of Arkansas at Monticello School of Technology in McGehee, AR, with an AA in welding. He went on to become a certified truck driver through Steven's Transport School of Truck Driving. He worked as a certified painter at SeaArk Boat Marines of Monticello, AR, and as a certified forklift operator at American Steele of El Dorado, AR.
He was also employed and certified in food management, working several years as manager of Pizza Hut and McDonald's of Monticello, Ar. His final employment years were with Pepsi-Cola, then Drew Foam of Monticello until his health failed.
He was a member of the Great I Am Temple of Monticello under the leadership of Pastor Ruby Wilson where he served many years as a drummer.
Antwuan was an avid hunter, fisherman and faithful member of the Double "O" Hunting Club. He loved riding 4-wheelers and had recently found a new passion for racing. He was a very dedicated father and loved spending time with his two daughters, Annslye and Annbrelie. He served his community by becoming a PeeWee Football Coach in which he took very seriously.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Rev. Curtis Woodard; his maternal great grandparents, Adam and Maxine Block Stanley and Lexia Hicks Stanley; and his paternal great grandparents, Leola and Jeff Davis, John Woodard and Evelina Wells.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his fiancé, Uniqua White of Strong, AR; two daughters, Annslye and Annbrelie Woodard, both of Strong, AR; his parents, Rev. Curtis and Velinda Woodard of Monticello, AR; one brother, Kurtis Shepherd of Monticello, two sisters, Alexcia James of Stockbridge, GA, and Tanita Simmons of Monticello, AR; grandparents, James and Nancy Williams of Monticello, AR, Rev. Ebenezer James, Jr. of Hamburg, AR, and Norma Woodard of Monticello, AR; a very special cousin, Anthony Woodard of Monticello, AR; several loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Saturday, June 11, 2016 at the Morning Star Baptist Church with burial to follow in Union Ridge Cemetery #2. Visitation 6:00-7:00 pm Friday evening at the funeral home. Arrangements by Stephenson-Dearman. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(15)
Shelby Williams
Little Rock, AR Saturday, June 11, 2016 Please accept my deepest sympathy in the passing of Antwuan. I'm a living witness that GOD will comfort you and give you strength now and in the days to come. Just remember Psalm 46:1; God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. I'm praying for you.Scott Wingfield
Texarkana, TX Friday, June 10, 2016 Thinking about you and your family during your time of loss.May God grant your family strength now and in the future !Mary Jamerson Davis
Arcadia, LA Friday, June 10, 2016 Praying for you all. I pray that God provides with comfort during this time of sorrowLatresa Tatum
Monticello, AR Friday, June 10, 2016 Prays for the familyTre Ferrell
Monticello, AR Friday, June 10, 2016 God bless you guys in the passing of a true soldier!! Still praying for the family!!!Bernetta Lowe
monticello, AR Friday, June 10, 2016 Deepest sympathy to Antwuan's parents, fiancee and children. May God be with you in this time of sorrow.Jay & Linnie Edwards
Mckinney, TX Thursday, June 9, 2016 O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever. Psalm 118 Verse 1...RIPAuntie & Uncle!
delois ridgell
Monticello, AR Thursday, June 9, 2016 Curtis and Belinda so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers Just remember Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal. Love you guysElder Robert & Trilisa Marshall
Monticello, AR Wednesday, June 8, 2016 To: Curtis, Verlinda, and family,So sorry for your loss. You all are in our prayers and hearts, and we love you all. May God be with ya'll and the family and give you all strength and comfort at this time and in days and months to come.
Dr. Sam Wherry PhD MBA
Little Rock, AR Wednesday, June 8, 2016 God's Nature Jehovah Rapha decision not to heal and eradicate the Cancer within Antiwan Woodard of our family but in his wise providence transformed Antiwan Woodard from Mortality to Immortality upon his entering the Noon day of Adulthood is in keeping with The Almighty God through Jesus Christ nature of Working in His Mysterious Way for His Wonders to perform.Rest assured he is in the care of Jesus Christ for death is not a blind alley that leadsmen/women into a state of nothingness but an open door that leads to everlasting life if we Love God.
So It Be with Antiwan being the will of the Almighty God El Shaddhi in Jesus Christ.
Carolyn Harding
Warren, AR Wednesday, June 8, 2016 Velinda,I remember years ago when we worked together at SEAHDC of how you spoke so fondly of your children. The sparkle in your eyes when you spoke of Antwuan made it obvious how much you loved him. May God strengthen you during this time.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jeri Taylor
Monticello, AR Tuesday, June 7, 2016 I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my prayers now & in the days to come.Barbara Benton
Warren, AR Tuesday, June 7, 2016 You all are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you during this time.Regina Jacob
Monticello, AR Monday, June 6, 2016 Verlinda and Curtis and Family:May the memories that mean the most to you live forever in your heart.
The Jacob Family - Eloise, Regina, Shelia, Arielle, Margie and Artayvias
Perry & Melanie Rawls
Monticello, AR Saturday, June 4, 2016 Keeping the family in prayer