Ernest Woodard, 80, of Wallingford, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at Pioneer Trace Nursing Home.

He was born on January 14, 1938, in Cortland, NY, to Ernest George Woodard, Sr., and Ethel Mae Woodard.

Ernest is survived by his children, Pam McLean, Paul Woodard, Penny Peebles and Patricia Churchill.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Karen Tiechert Woodard; and his son, Jack Travis Woodard.

Arrangements for Ernest are being cared for by Boone-Nickell Funeral Home.