Merle Edward Woodward, 85, of Zephyrhills passed away June 6, 2013 at Gulfside Regional Hospice. He retired from Zerox as a Production Manager after many years. Survivors include his beloved wife of 17 years, Sandra Woodward of Zephyrhills; grandchildren, Zachariah Fitzgerald of Rancho Cucamonga, Joshua Fitzgearld of Mammoth Lakes, CA, Jamie Steinberg, Cathedral City, CA and Rachel Woodward of Glendora, CA; step children, Lynne Durfee of Pine City, NY, Brian Swaw of Schellsburg, PA and Bethanne Snauley, of Indian Rocks Breach, FL; 3 great grandsons; 7 Step grandchildren. Visitation will be 10-12 noon Thursday, June 13th at Hodges Family Funeral Home, Zephyrhills, FL with a service followin at 12 noon. He will be laid to rest at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell FL.