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Glen Alden "Rusty" Woodward

Glen Alden "Rusty" Woodward

1973 — 2024
At rest at Prairie Grove Cemetery
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Glen Alden "Rusty" Woodward

Age 51, a resident of Farmington, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born June 9, 1973 in San Antonio, Texas, the son of Roland "Glen" and Linda Lou (Varner) Woodward.

Rusty was a sports fanatic and especially loved the Dallas Cowboys and the Arkansas Razorbacks. He was one of "those" people that truly believed the Dallas Cowboys could win the Superbowl. After playing high school basketball in Prairie Grove and Farmington High School and went on to coach youth basketball and AAU. He helped put many young men into college by coaching the NWA Jayhawks and Arkansas Elite. Many of which still refer to him as coach today.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents A.D. and Louise Woodward and Juanita Varner, his parents Glen and Linda Woodward, and his brother Pat Woodward.

Survivors include his wife of 25 years Nancy Woodward; his son Garrett Woodward; his nephew Collin Woodward; his mother-in-law Kathy Simmons; Uncle Sim Johnson; cousins Courtney Ruff and Shannan Kennedy.

The family will receive friends Sunday, June 30, 2024, 4:00-6:00 PM at Luginbuel Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Friends of Prairie Grove Pound, 314 E Parks St., Prairie Grove, AR 72753.

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Memories & Condolences · 5

Randy Rose· FriendJun 27, 2024

Rusty and I competed against each other for years in AAU ball. When my son was in the 10th grade and Garrett was a 11th grader we combined and coached together. We had a great time. He called the other day and I tried to answer and couldn’t hear anything. Not sure what happened. I couldn’t get him. God bless the family.

Greenbriee, AR
Laura McCleland· friend of familyJun 27, 2024

Nancy, I am so sad to hear of the passing of Rusty. I willl hold you and the rest of your family in prayers.

I did not know Rusty very well but the few times I met him he was always funny and pleasant to be around.

Rogers, AR
Danny Spears· FriendJun 27, 2024

Rusty was one of a kind. He was always there to talked to and I will never forget our fantasy football draft day every year. He will be sorely miss as well as our talks on the phone. He was very passionate everything in his life from sports to family. My heart goes out to Nancy and the family as well as his friends that loved him. RIP ole buddy you will be missed.

Siloam Springs, AR
Davenport Beverely· TeacherJun 27, 2024

I remember Pat and Rusty from my early years at PGMS. I taught science or/and math and had both boys as students. Pat was serious in class and Rusty enjoyed class!!! It is not fair at all for teachers to outlive their “kids.” I am so sorry for your loss.

Farmington, AR
Bob Kienzle· FriendJun 27, 2024

I always enjoyed visiting Rusty and talking politics. We rarely agreed yet he always listened to opposing ideas with an honest ear. I'm glad we got to hang out over the years take trips to beaches and lakes back in the day.