Malcolm (Woody) A. Woodworth

Malcolm (Woody) A. Woodworth, It is with tremendous sorrow that we announce the passing of Malcolm (Woody) A. Woodworth, 86 years old, on August 5, 2025. Malcolm was born June 13, 1939 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Malcolm A. and Eleanor J. (Titsworth) Woodworth. Malcolm was a graduate of Warren Central High School, Indianapolis, and received his Bachelor’s degree in English from Purdue University, and his Master’s in Education from Ball State University. He was an English teacher for Warren Township School Corporation for 20 years, retiring in 1981. After retiring from teaching, Malcolm was a co-owner, along with Jim Moore, of the elegant Laser Disc Store on 82nd Street for a number of years. From 1999 until 2004, Malcolm was the owner of the Cornerstone Coffee Shop. Malcolm was a member of Zion Evangelical United Church of Christ since 2021. Malcolm was an avid connoisseur of movies and had an encyclopedic knowledge of movie facts and trivia. He was the unerring family historian. He was the creator of hysterically funny words and an immensely humorous storyteller. Malcolm was the gracious host, along with Jim, of innumerable witty and warm-filled movie and dinner parties. Malcolm passionately loved God, his family, his country, friends, animals (especially his cats Rambo and Juno), teaching, movies, reading, music, playing cards, and all things kind and good. Malcolm suffered a massive stroke in March, 2024. He retained his sense of humor and good nature throughout his rehabilitation as he regained some of his abilities. He never gave up but was overcome by several recent infections that simply overwhelmed his system. Malcolm is survived by his devoted life partner, James A. Moore; his loving and cherished sisters, Dr. Nancy E. O’Dell and Susan C. (Charles) Bravard; honorary sister, Marilyn Heavenridge; and numerous much-loved nieces and nephews, great, and great-great-nieces and nephews. He was especially close and a father-figure to his niece, Elizabeth O’Dell (John) Clark; and nephew, Greg O’Dell. Malcolm was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Malcolm and Eleanor Woodworth; and nephew, Greg O’Dell. Visitation will be Friday, August 15, 2025 from 12 noon until the time of service at 2:00 p.m. at Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel, 9606 East Washington Street. We want to thank the nurses and staff of the Brickyard Nursing Center on 21st Street for their exceptionally loving care of Malcolm. Our loss is Heaven’s gain. Our hearts are broken until we meet again. If you plan to attend the funeral, please wear bright colors. Malcolm loved color. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Hospital online at https://www.stjude.org.

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Malcolm (Woody) A. Woodworth

June 13, 1939 - August 5, 2025