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Ernest Chad Woodman
Ernest Chad Woodman of Eaton Rapids, passed away peacefully with his son and mother by his side, June 21, 2023, at the age of 50. Chad was born in Lansing, MI, February 16, 1973, the son of Ernest and Nancy (Wolfe) Woodman.
He worked at General Motors for 29 years, where he was currently a manager. He was also a Pastor at Mt. Hope Church and a Band Director at Charlotte Christian School. Chad enjoyed playing the drums, fishing, and gardening.
He is survived by his son, Benjamin Woodman of Eaton Rapids; mother, Nancy (Wolfe) Woodman of Eaton Rapids; siblings, Kathy (Bobby) Sanne of Port Charlotte, FL, Karen (Chris) Morgan of Eaton Rapids, Kelly Balch of Gladwin, Erik (Crystal) Woodman of Eaton Rapids and several nieces and nephews. Chad was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Claude Woodman Jr. and grandparents, Ernest and Audrey Woodman and Vern and Wilma Wolfe.
Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Mount Hope Church, 202 S. Creyts Road, Lansing MI 48917, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment took place thereafter in Oakwood Cemetery. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Mount Hope Church Missions or Speed the Light Missions in loving memory of Ernest Chad Woodman. Arrangements were entrusted to Mills Funeral Home,, Shelly-Odell Chapel in Eaton Rapids. To leave condolences for the family, please visit our website, www.millsfuneral.com.