Woodrow "Woody"'s Obituary
Woodrow “Woody” Inman, 74, of Monticello, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at IU Health Hospital of Lafayette. Born on December 13, 1951, in Arjay, Kentucky, Woody was the beloved son of the late Hiram “Shorty” and Pollie (Marcum) Inman.
Woody married Linda Han Johnson on July 18, 1981, at his family home in Wolcott. He was a cherished member of the Prairie Timber Coon Hunters Club for many years and had an impressive knowledge of older cars able to name the year, make, and model. Woody dedicated 38 years of his life working at Wabash National of Lafayette and was still employed full-time at the time of his illness.
He is survived by his loving wife, Linda, and his children: sons Dustin (Sandra) Inman, Scott Inman, step-son Chad Johnson, and daughter Kelly Inman with her companion Brad Merkamp. Woody is also survived by his brothers Bob (Carol) Inman and John (Yvonne) Inman, half-sister Donita (Aaron) Winn, brother-in-law Jim Han, and sister-in-law Pat (Harold) Wokoun. His legacy continues through his grandchildren: Cameron Johnson, Johnny Inman, Dalton Inman, Tanner Inman, Korbin Inman, Kyler Inman, Sarenity Inman, Cassidy (Kyle) Copeland, Paige Merkamp, Maliki Merkamp, Lexi Johnson, and Kyree Johnson, as well as his twin great-granddaughters (Pop Pop's shadows), Raven and Ryleigh Inman-Kyle. Woody is also remembered by numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death are his parents, brothers Perry and Frank Inman, sisters Dolly Clark and Fanny Inman, and grandsons Nathaniel Inman and Mason Inman.
The family will hold a celebration of Woody’s life at a later date. Memories and condolences can be shared online at www.clapperfuneralservices.com.
