Elwood "Woody" Miracle, 80, died peacefully at home Thursday, August 12, 2021.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 16, 2021 at the First Christian Church in Vinton with Pastor Richard Jumper and Jennie Anderson officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the church on Monday. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Vinton.

Elwood "Woody" Miracle was born September 28, 1940 in Middlesboro, KY, the son of Elvin Miracle and Darcie Arnett. Woody attended the Kentucky School for the Blind in Louisville, KY, and graduated from Moorehead University with a BA in Education. Woody taught for three years in the public school system in Grafton, OH, and then at the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School in Vinton for thirty years. He coached wrestling in Grafton and in Vinton and retired from teaching in 1995.

On May 8, 1962 he was united in marriage to Linda Lemaster in Moorehead, KY.

Woody was a member of First Christian Church, Vinton. Woody hosted Bible studies in his home, enjoyed playing cards, baseball games (especially his grandson's games) and cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Woody is survived by his wife of 59 years, Linda; one son, Rich (Lori) Miracle; one daughter, Marsha Burright; four grandchildren: Kylie, Conner and Kinzzy Miracle and Benjamin Burright; one sister: Geraldine (Odevah) Howard and several nieces and nephews.

Woody was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and three sisters.

A memorial fund has been established.

VanSteenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home of Vinton is caring for Woody and his family. Condolences may be left at www.vsrfh.com

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TN August 13, 2021, 1:40 pm Our thoughts and prayers are with Rich and family and Linda. May your happy memories fill the void in your hearts.
TaTG August 14, 2021, 3:11 pm Woody and Linda, you are a foundation of our blind community. You gave us hope for our son Rusty. We watched you raise your children, with great honor and charm. Down to Woody, tapping Rich's hand to drop him money in the communion tray. You and Woody have been in our lives forever. Woody was a good teacher at the Braille School and all the student loved going to the classroom. But, at the same time in the classroom they tried to trick him as well. Working at the Braille School was an honor to know all our limited visual and blind population.
SR August 16, 2021, 12:51 pm Rich, Lori and Family
I’m so sorry for your loss of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
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Sue Reid
T(P August 16, 2021, 2:05 pm We lived across the street on D Ave, when we where growing up. I thought highly of both your parents. Very nice! My prayers and sympathy for you and your family 🙏🙏
BC August 16, 2021, 9:01 pm Sending my deepest condolences to Marsha and your family.