Maxwell Woodring obituary: Maxwell Woodring's Obituary, Akron

In Memory Of
Maxwell Leroy "Max" Woodring
1928 - 2021

Obituary photo of Maxwell Woodring, Akron-OH
Obituary photo of Maxwell Woodring, Akron-OH

In Memory Of
Maxwell Leroy "Max" Woodring
1928 - 2021

Maxwell Leroy Woodring, "Max", age 92, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on January 13, 2021.

He was born on July 8, 1928 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of the late Archie and Margaret (nee Maxwell) Woodring.

He was a sergeant in the US Marine Corp. and received a Purple Heart during combat in the Korean War.

Other than his parents, Max was preceded in death by his first wife, Suzanne Woodring; his siblings, Jean and James Woodring; his step-sons, David and Steven Richardson; his sister-in-law, Alberta Butz; and his special friends, Steve and Judi Lambert.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 42 years, the former Jean Voelker, whom he married on December 29, 1978; his daughter, Tamara Woodring; his step-children, Theresa (Jeff) Weakland, Bob Richardson, Bill (Deborah) Richardson and Timothy Richardson; his daughter-in-law, Deborah Richardson; ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

His brother-in-law also survives, Walter Butz; along with his special friends, Evelyn and Sheldon Shepherd, Stephanie and Kevin Thomas, and Steven Lambert Jr.

Per his wishes, there will not be any calling hours and a graveside memorial service will be held at a later date at Hillside Memorial Park, Akron.

All arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Newcomer Funeral Home, Akron.

Maxwell Leroy Woodring, "Max", age 92, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on January 13, 2021.

He was born on July 8, 1928 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of the late Archie and Margaret (nee Maxwell) Woodring.

He was a sergeant in the US Marine Corp. and received a Purple Heart during combat in the Korean War.

Other than his parents, Max was preceded in death by his first wife, Suzanne Woodring; his siblings, Jean and James Woodring; his step-sons, David and Steven Richardson; his sister-in-law, Alberta Butz; and his special friends, Steve and Judi Lambert.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 42 years, the former Jean Voelker, whom he married on December 29, 1978; his daughter, Tamara Woodring; his step-children, Theresa (Jeff) Weakland, Bob Richardson, Bill (Deborah) Richardson and Timothy Richardson; his daughter-in-law, Deborah Richardson; ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

His brother-in-law also survives, Walter Butz; along with his special friends, Evelyn and Sheldon Shepherd, Stephanie and Kevin Thomas, and Steven Lambert Jr.

Per his wishes, there will not be any calling hours and a graveside memorial service will be held at a later date at Hillside Memorial Park, Akron.

All arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Newcomer Funeral Home, Akron.

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Graveside Service

Graveside Memorial Services at Hillside Memorial Park, Akron, Ohio, will take place at a later date
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
131 North Canton Rd
Akron, OH 44305
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Interment

Hillside Memorial Park
Akron, Ohio

Newcomer Funeral Home (330-784-3334) is assisting the family

Newcomer Funeral Home (330-784-3334) is assisting the family

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