Maurice E. “Morey” Woods, 82, of Decatur, IL passed away at 12:40 p.m. on Monday (May 24, 2010) in Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL.
Private family graveside services will be held. Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Elwin United Methodist Church Building Fund. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family via e-mail at www.dawson-wikoff.com.
Mr. Woods was born on August 9, 1927 in Decatur, IL, the son of William Louis and Dorothy Helen (Benson) Woods. He attended Brown’s Business College in Decatur, IL. He retired after thirty-one years of service from PPG as a supervisor. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving proudly in Korea from 1952-1953 with the 424 Field Infantry Battalion. He married Carol J. Gneckow on February 27, 1949.
Surviving are his wife: Carol J. Woods of Decatur, IL; sons: Kevin E. (Joy) Woods of Morehead, KY, Mark K. (Nancy) Woods of Safford, AZ; brother: Louis D. (Jeannie) Woods of Decatur, IL; sister: Phyllis Matheny of Plano, TX; four grandchildren: Stephanie J. Post of Safford, AZ, Jeremy J. (Teschlyn) Woods M.D. of Springfield, IL, Brandon S. Woods of Safford, AZ, Cody M. (Jenna) Woods of Elwin, IL; eight great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and two sisters.
Latest Memories
We have been special friends of Morey and Carol for many years and have so many happy memories of our times together. We feel that our lives have been enriched by our association and friendship. I remember that during the Brown Business College days we both had so little money, but our friendship was established during the days that we shared in that classroom over the Haines and Essex store in Decatur. I remember that we shared many noontime meals at Grieder's Cafeteria and sometimes Carol would join us there. In later years we renewed our friendship and were always amazed at how our lives had paralled in so many aspects. We both shared our memories of our time in Korea, the similarity of our families, our love of our Methodist Churches, and the fact that we each raised two sons. Even though fate caused Morey pain and suffering, he maintained his dignity and was always articulate. His faith never seemed to waiver, he stayed steadfast in his love of Carol, his family and his God. What a wonderful legacy he has left for us and all who loved him. Thanks Morey for the memories!!!
Al and Rossie
Latest Condolences
| Betty Wheatley |
Ms |
May 27, 2010 |
Our sincere sympathy. Morey was such a sincerely nice person.
Betty Wheatley
Philip and Jay Dikeman
| Northeast District KDF |
Thinking of you |
May 27, 2010 |
Kevin & Joy;
We are all thinking of you, sorry for your loss.
Northeast District
| Tom Odle & Sharon Lanter |
Church friends |
May 26, 2010 |
With Deepest Sympathy in the loss of your loved one. Remebering you in our thoughts and prayers.
| Birdie Wilkins |
friend |
May 26, 2010 |
My prayers and condolences to Morey's family.
Morey was a good christian friend, we worked together at PPG for many years. We had some good memories together. One that comes to mind is, when we were in training , in Texas for our new float plant at PPG. Carol, Morey and I attended church together in the town near our training plant. I will never forget. Morey was a loving caring chistian that always set an example to his workers and friends. May the Lord bless and confort his family at this time, when the Lord called Morey home for his rewards.
IN LOVING MEMORY
birdie and helen
| Nic Showalter |
My Sympathy |
May 26, 2010 |
I'm so sorry for your great loss! I will always remember our "Cracker Barrel Thanksgiving" which we enjoyed immensely. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers!
