Willard Maurice “Woody” Denny 78, Trafalgar, Indiana passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020 at home following a two year battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Woody was born on the kitchen table of his family home in Cloverdale, Indiana on September 28, 1941. This home was built by his paternal GGG Grandparents John and Sarah Barger Macy. The first religious meeting in Cloverdale Township was held here in 1824. Woody described growing up in this small town as idyllic.
Woody was the fourth son born to Willard D. and Crystal Branson Denny who preceded him in death as did his brothers Jack and James Denny. He was named after his father Willard, but was nicknamed “Widdy” by his mother. This changed to “Woody” when he swung and broke the only baseball bat the neighborhood kids had.
Woody graduated from Cloverdale High School in 1959. He worked at an airport before starting his 31 year career with IBM. While at IBM, he ranked Staff Sergeant after serving five years in the Indiana National Guard Reserve. He then worked twelve years as a realtor in Brown and Johnson counties.
Woody served as an elder for the Ninevah Christian Church volunteering his time and talents on building projects. In his own words, Woody’s most meaningful work was “…spreading the Word of our Savior Jesus Christ, who took all our sins to the Cross”. Woody urges all of us to “Pray for our Planet, the USA, our service men and women and our churches on a daily basis” and “To spend as much time with your children, teaching them to be polite and showing them the Way of the Lord.”
Woody’s interests ranged from classic cars starting in the 60’s when he bought his first Corvette, to airplanes, motorcycles and woodworking. He built his home, numerous improvements and lastly a cabin while in his 70’s.
Woody married Melanie Joyce Riley on April 17, 1976. This was a defining moment in his life and he felt “blessed to have helped raise her two children Julie Ann and Lori Ann Branch”.
Woody is survived by his bride Melanie, daughters Julie (Jim) Overstreet, Camby, and Lori (Doug) Redeker, Seattle, WA, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Other survivors are brothers Don (Barb) Denny, Champaign, IL, Jerry (Susie) Denny, Cloverdale, sister Diana (Lonnie) Brumfield, Cloverdale, nieces Deborah (Ray) Zbinden and Brittany Brumfield, nephews Steve and Scott Denny and Bret Brumfield, grand-nephew Brian Zbinden, grand-nieces Katherine and Olivia Denny and great-grand-nephew Elijah Denny.
A Celebration of Woody's life will be conducted on Saturday, January 11 at 11:00 a.m. at Nineveh Christian Church. Visitation will be Friday, January 10 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Flinn and Maguire Funeral Home, Franklin and on Saturday, January 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Church. Burial will be at Nineveh Cemetery in Nineveh, Indiana. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ninevah Christian Church Memorial Fund.
Woody was born on the kitchen table of his family home in Cloverdale, Indiana on September 28, 1941. This home was built by his paternal GGG Grandparents John and Sarah Barger Macy. The first religious meeting in Cloverdale Township was held here in 1824. Woody described growing up in this small town as idyllic.
Woody was the fourth son born to Willard D. and Crystal Branson Denny who preceded him in death as did his brothers Jack and James Denny. He was named after his father Willard, but was nicknamed “Widdy” by his mother. This changed to “Woody” when he swung and broke the only baseball bat the neighborhood kids had.
Woody graduated from Cloverdale High School in 1959. He worked at an airport before starting his 31 year career with IBM. While at IBM, he ranked Staff Sergeant after serving five years in the Indiana National Guard Reserve. He then worked twelve years as a realtor in Brown and Johnson counties.
Woody served as an elder for the Ninevah Christian Church volunteering his time and talents on building projects. In his own words, Woody’s most meaningful work was “…spreading the Word of our Savior Jesus Christ, who took all our sins to the Cross”. Woody urges all of us to “Pray for our Planet, the USA, our service men and women and our churches on a daily basis” and “To spend as much time with your children, teaching them to be polite and showing them the Way of the Lord.”
Woody’s interests ranged from classic cars starting in the 60’s when he bought his first Corvette, to airplanes, motorcycles and woodworking. He built his home, numerous improvements and lastly a cabin while in his 70’s.
Woody married Melanie Joyce Riley on April 17, 1976. This was a defining moment in his life and he felt “blessed to have helped raise her two children Julie Ann and Lori Ann Branch”.
Woody is survived by his bride Melanie, daughters Julie (Jim) Overstreet, Camby, and Lori (Doug) Redeker, Seattle, WA, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Other survivors are brothers Don (Barb) Denny, Champaign, IL, Jerry (Susie) Denny, Cloverdale, sister Diana (Lonnie) Brumfield, Cloverdale, nieces Deborah (Ray) Zbinden and Brittany Brumfield, nephews Steve and Scott Denny and Bret Brumfield, grand-nephew Brian Zbinden, grand-nieces Katherine and Olivia Denny and great-grand-nephew Elijah Denny.
A Celebration of Woody's life will be conducted on Saturday, January 11 at 11:00 a.m. at Nineveh Christian Church. Visitation will be Friday, January 10 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Flinn and Maguire Funeral Home, Franklin and on Saturday, January 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Church. Burial will be at Nineveh Cemetery in Nineveh, Indiana. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ninevah Christian Church Memorial Fund.
Willard Maurice “Woody” Denny 78, Trafalgar, Indiana passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020 at home following a two year battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Woody was born on the kitchen table of his family home in Cloverdale, Indiana on September 28, 1941. This home was built by his paternal GGG Grandparents John and Sarah Barger Macy. The first religious meeting in Cloverdale Township was held here in 1824. Woody described growing up in this small town as idyllic.
Woody was the fourth son born to Willard D. and Crystal Branson Denny who preceded him in death as did his brothers Jack and James Denny. He was named after his father Willard, but was nicknamed “Widdy” by his mother. This changed to “Woody” when he swung and broke the only baseball bat the neighborhood kids had.
Woody graduated from Cloverdale High School in 1959. He worked at an airport before starting his 31 year career with IBM. While at IBM, he ranked Staff Sergeant after serving five years in the Indiana National Guard Reserve. He then worked twelve years as a realtor in Brown and Johnson counties.
Woody served as an elder for the Ninevah Christian Church volunteering his time and talents on building projects. In his own words, Woody’s most meaningful work was “…spreading the Word of our Savior Jesus Christ, who took all our sins to the Cross”. Woody urges all of us to “Pray for our Planet, the USA, our service men and women and our churches on a daily basis” and “To spend as much time with your children, teaching them to be polite and showing them the Way of the Lord.”
Woody’s interests ranged from classic cars starting in the 60’s when he bought his first Corvette, to airplanes, motorcycles and woodworking. He built his home, numerous improvements and lastly a cabin while in his 70’s.
Woody married Melanie Joyce Riley on April 17, 1976. This was a defining moment in his life and he felt “blessed to have helped raise her two children Julie Ann and Lori Ann Branch”.
Woody is survived by his bride Melanie, daughters Julie (Jim) Overstreet, Camby, and Lori (Doug) Redeker, Seattle, WA, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Other survivors are brothers Don (Barb) Denny, Champaign, IL, Jerry (Susie) Denny, Cloverdale, sister Diana (Lonnie) Brumfield, Cloverdale, nieces Deborah (Ray) Zbinden and Brittany Brumfield, nephews Steve and Scott Denny and Bret Brumfield, grand-nephew Brian Zbinden, grand-nieces Katherine and Olivia Denny and great-grand-nephew Elijah Denny.
A Celebration of Woody's life will be conducted on Saturday, January 11 at 11:00 a.m. at Nineveh Christian Church. Visitation will be Friday, January 10 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Flinn and Maguire Funeral Home, Franklin and on Saturday, January 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Church. Burial will be at Nineveh Cemetery in Nineveh, Indiana. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ninevah Christian Church Memorial Fund.
Woody was born on the kitchen table of his family home in Cloverdale, Indiana on September 28, 1941. This home was built by his paternal GGG Grandparents John and Sarah Barger Macy. The first religious meeting in Cloverdale Township was held here in 1824. Woody described growing up in this small town as idyllic.
Woody was the fourth son born to Willard D. and Crystal Branson Denny who preceded him in death as did his brothers Jack and James Denny. He was named after his father Willard, but was nicknamed “Widdy” by his mother. This changed to “Woody” when he swung and broke the only baseball bat the neighborhood kids had.
Woody graduated from Cloverdale High School in 1959. He worked at an airport before starting his 31 year career with IBM. While at IBM, he ranked Staff Sergeant after serving five years in the Indiana National Guard Reserve. He then worked twelve years as a realtor in Brown and Johnson counties.
Woody served as an elder for the Ninevah Christian Church volunteering his time and talents on building projects. In his own words, Woody’s most meaningful work was “…spreading the Word of our Savior Jesus Christ, who took all our sins to the Cross”. Woody urges all of us to “Pray for our Planet, the USA, our service men and women and our churches on a daily basis” and “To spend as much time with your children, teaching them to be polite and showing them the Way of the Lord.”
Woody’s interests ranged from classic cars starting in the 60’s when he bought his first Corvette, to airplanes, motorcycles and woodworking. He built his home, numerous improvements and lastly a cabin while in his 70’s.
Woody married Melanie Joyce Riley on April 17, 1976. This was a defining moment in his life and he felt “blessed to have helped raise her two children Julie Ann and Lori Ann Branch”.
Woody is survived by his bride Melanie, daughters Julie (Jim) Overstreet, Camby, and Lori (Doug) Redeker, Seattle, WA, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Other survivors are brothers Don (Barb) Denny, Champaign, IL, Jerry (Susie) Denny, Cloverdale, sister Diana (Lonnie) Brumfield, Cloverdale, nieces Deborah (Ray) Zbinden and Brittany Brumfield, nephews Steve and Scott Denny and Bret Brumfield, grand-nephew Brian Zbinden, grand-nieces Katherine and Olivia Denny and great-grand-nephew Elijah Denny.
A Celebration of Woody's life will be conducted on Saturday, January 11 at 11:00 a.m. at Nineveh Christian Church. Visitation will be Friday, January 10 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Flinn and Maguire Funeral Home, Franklin and on Saturday, January 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Church. Burial will be at Nineveh Cemetery in Nineveh, Indiana. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ninevah Christian Church Memorial Fund.
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