David "Frank" Franklin Woodard

David Franklin “Frank” Woodard was born Friday, February 26, 1937 in Muskogee, Oklahoma the son of Jaheau Bevel and Lillie Louisa (Warren) Woodard. He passed this life on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Forest Hills Care and Rehab Center in Broken Arrow. He was 85 years of age. Frank was a 1955 graduate of Kinta, Oklahoma High School. After high school, Frank was working for a land surveyor in Pawhuska when he was recruited by the manager at Benson Lumber Company. Frank became employed at Benson Lumber Company where he enjoyed learning about the hardware and lumber business. While he was living in Pawhuska, he was a member of the Lion’s Club and named ‘Lion of the Year’ and was the lead guitar player for a band named The Country Gentlemen. When he was young, he learned to play guitar by ear on a guitar given to him by his mother. His favorite music artist was Chet Atkins. Frank was an expert at playing the Chet Atkins music style. In 2009 Frank was encouraged to become a member of ‘The Amazing Biscuit Boys’ band. It was a small but powerful band with a lead singer that could sing Elvis Presley songs so well. This band and its members were dear to Frank’s heart as they entertained many a nursing home in the Tulsa/Broken Arrow area for several years. Frank proudly served his country in the Army National Guard. Frank was in Company A, 2d Battalion, 2d Training Regiment (Basic) at U. S. Army Training Center, Engineer, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri in February 1960. Frank’s secondary Army training was at Fort Gordon in Augusta, Georgia, where he met many lifelong friends. After being employed at Benson Lumber Company, Frank became employed by C. E. NATCO and worked in Pawhuska, OK, Liberal, KS, and Tulsa, OK. While living in Liberal, Kansas, Frank attended Junior College. After a long career with C.E. NATCO, Frank later worked as Fleet Salesman at Thomas Cadillac and Dean Bailey Pontiac-Oldsmobile. Frank had a passion for cars! The most cherished one being a Midnight Green 1969 Pontiac Firebird Coupe. He worked tirelessly to restore the car with original parts. He was a member of the Indian Nations Pontiac Club and Pontiac-Oakland Club International for many years. One of Franks favorite things to do was to drive his Firebird to car shows around town. He and his car were usually the highlight of the show. His favorite pastimes were yard work, golf, playing guitar, and tinkering with his car. Of course, Frank also enjoyed spending time with his family. He had been a member of Parkview Baptist Church in Tulsa. We will miss him dearly. He is survived by, Daughter, Crystal and husband Bradley Dowdell, Edmond, OK Sons, Chad Woodard and fiancé Michele Swasey, Tulsa, OK David and wife Carrie Woodard, Broken Arrow, OK Grandchildren, Benjamin and Kimberley, Katie and fiancé John, Caroline, Emma, Lauren, Sam, Hannah, Elijah, Jonathon, and Haley Sisters, Becky Woodard, Muskogee, OK Myrl Talkington, Dallas, TX Beverly Cantrell, Dallas, TX Mother of the Children, Marla Templeton Woodard, Broken Arrow, OK Partner, Dorothy Greek Dorothy’s Children, Marina and husband, Jeff Baxter, Oklahoma Chris Greek, Kansas Tim and wife, Tara Greek, Montana Dorothy’s Grandchildren, Sydney, Chloe, Naomi, and Natalie Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Jaheau and Lillie; Siblings, J. B., Jr., Oleta Mae, John Dean, Jimmie L, Clyde, and, Allen.

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David "Frank" Franklin Woodard

February 26, 1937 - February 15, 2023