Mr. Woodrow John "Woody" Nero's Obituary
“When that work is all completed, He will gently call you Home.”
Woodrow John Nero was born on November 1, 1945 to Mildred Broussard and Theogene Nero Jr. in Church Point, Louisiana. He was the third child, born of eleven children and grew up on a farm. At an early age he was baptized and confirmed at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church. He attended Our Mother of Mercy Catholic School and graduated from Church Point High School. Woodrow was later drafted into the United States Army and received an honorable discharge.
After military service he became a United States Postal Service employee. During this time, he attended Houston Community College and earned a certification in air-conditioning technology. Woodrow changed careers and became a locomotive engineer for Southern Pacific Railroad, now known as Union Pacific Railroad. He successfully achieved 30 years of service, retiring in September 2008. Woodrow was also founder, owner, and operator of WJ Nero Lawn and Tractor Service from 1980 to 1992.
His hobbies included gardening and taking care of God‘s green earth. He enjoyed being outdoors in all types of weather. For relaxation he traveled in his motorhome with friends and family and watched crime shows on television. Woodrow was a member of the Texas Rough Riders Motorhome Club, The Sojourners RV Club, lifetime member of Good Sam Motor Club and was a member of the National African American RVer’s Association. One thing he really enjoyed doing was feeding and observing the hummingbirds. Another favorite pastime was solving daily crossword puzzles. His passion was taking care of elders by sharing his garden vegetables and doing any chores they needed done.
Woodrow married Barbara Ellen Brooks on April 26, 1975. To this union three children were born: Lisa Elizabeth, Kourtney Delis, and Keir Natauj. He took pride in being a husband, father, and grandpa. Woodrow’s greatest accomplishment in life was his family. He instilled strong family values that focused on one’s character, work ethic, and community. His motto was: “let’s get the job done.”
Woodrow is preceded in death by his parents, Mildred Broussard and Theogene Nero Jr. and sisters Catherine Nero Holt and Madeline Braziel.
Woodrow is survived by his loving family: wife Barbara Ellen Brooks Nero, Lisa Sims of Fulshear, TX, Kourtney Singleton (Byron) of Katy, TX and Keir Nero (Lavetria) of Sugar Land, TX.
Seven grandchildren: Jada Sims, Taylor Sims, Keir Nero II, Alexa Nero, Timothy Nero, Kamille Singleton and Kameron Singleton
Siblings: Phillip Nero (Laura) of Lake Charles, LA, Charles Nero (Hisako) of Montgomery, TX, Zackary Nero (Cecilia) of Houston, TX, Robert Nero (Debbie) of Baltimore, MD, Dorothy Moore of Augusta, GA, Veronica True Image of Austin, TX, Priscilla Nero of Cleveland, TX, and Jacqueline Savoy of Beaumont, TX.
He is also survived by five aunts, two uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
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