William Walter "Woody" Woods, 80, of Matteson, IL, formerly of Murphysboro, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at the Franciscan Health Hospital in Olympia Fields, IL.
Woody had been a welder at Caterpillar. He was a United States Navy veteran. Woody was a member of the V.F.W.
He was born January 9, 1941 in Carbondale, IL, the son of Walter and Ethel Marie (Tippy) Woods.
He married Billie Ruth Buckingham and she preceded him in death.
He is survived by one daughter - Wendy Woods of Steger, IL, two grandchildren - Chase Manfredini, wife Suzette and Nico Manfredini, two great grandchildren - Archer and Coraline Manfredini, all of Steger, IL, seven step children - Elizabeth June Bauer of St. Louis, MO, Linda Lou Pendleton of DeSoto, IL, Brenda Kay Clover of Springfield, IL, Patricia Ann Taylor of Murphysboro, IL, Edna Mae Harrington of Pevely, MO, Kenneth Holland of Chester, IL, and Robert Dale Clover of Cary, NC, one step grandson - T.C. Stewart of Murphysboro, IL, one sister - Shirley Keppner and husband Fred of Harrisburg, IL, one brother - James Woods of Nashville, TN, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one step daughter - La Donna Sue Clover, one brother - Larry Dean Woods and one sister - Margaret Ann Jarvis.
Visitation will be from 12:30 P.M. to 1:00 P.M. at the gravesite.
Graveside services will be at 1:00 P.M., Monday, October 11, 2021 at the Elkville Cemetery in Elkville with Rev. Joe Wagner officiating.
Those attending the service are asked to go directly to the cemetery.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W., American Legion and the United States Navy.
Burial will be at the Elkville Cemetery in Elkville, IL.
Friends may make memorials to the Elkville Cemetery and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.