William (Bill) Jefferson Woods, 89, of Ozark Missouri, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, December 26, 2015, after being surrounded by his family at Christmas. Bill was born in Ozark, Missouri on October 18, 1926 to Oscar and Ruth Woods. He married Virginia Mae Gonce on June 19, 1948; they were married 67 years. Bill served in World War II with the United States Army. His early life included being a dairy farmer and carpenter; building several homes over the years. He retired from Springfield Public School District after 18 years of employment. Bill was laid back, kind, gentle and modeled to his family how to be an obedient follower of Christ and a devoted family man. He was an ordained deacon and faithful member of First Baptist Church of Ozark. He enjoyed spending time fishing, sightseeing, traveling, and attending various activities with his beloved family. Bill was dedicated to and instrumental in the raising of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was the best example of a dad, grandfather and great grandfather you will ever find, they just don’t make them like Bill anymore. He is survived by his wife Virginia; their three children: Dennis Woods and wife Brenda, Brenda Bilyeu and husband Richard, Susie Hampton and husband Brad; his grandchildren: Jeremy Woods, Angie Murfin and husband Randy, Jennifer Housley and husband Wayne, Julie Huffman and husband Mark, Janie Johnson and husband Mike, Zachary Hampton and fiancé Nicole Dowdy, Bethany Hampton and fiancé Heath Neil, and Seth Hampton; step grandchildren: Shawn Koder, Jason Cook and his wife Jill; his great grandchildren; his brother Dr. Taylor Woods and wife Barbara; brother in law Gene Tennis; two sister in laws: Bessie Meier and husband Carl, Sheryl Foster and husband Bob; his nieces and nephews; and a host of relatives and friends. Bill is preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Mary Ball and her husband Everett, Bessie Tennis; sister in law Dora Woods, and brother and sister in law Marie and Orville Magers. Memorial contributions can be sent to the building fund at First Baptist Church of Ozark or Integrity Hospice. Funeral services for Bill will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday December 29, 2015, at First Baptist Church of Ozark, burial with full military honors will follow in Hopedale Cemetery. The service will be officiated by Pastor Jim Jeffries. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m., on Monday December 28, 2015, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark. Online condolences may be shared at www.barnesfamilyfunerals.com .
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Jessica Woods says
December 27, 2015 at 1:31 pmI have no words…how I wish I had something poetic, inspiring or vastly intelligent that would give you comfort, or ease your pain. All I have is inspiration and joy in knowing that Papa Bill is with Jesus. Your family has such an amazing faith that has truly touched me. Papa Bill was called home for the ultimate birthday party for our lord and savior and I’m smiling as I think of him, healthy and energized, as he celebrates in heaven. Bless you all!
Cindy Friend says
December 27, 2015 at 7:47 pmBrenda, Susie, Dennis, your Dad was such a wonderful man. So kind and loving. He will be so missed by all. God holds him now. Rejoice in his new life.
Linda Hawkins Wallace says
December 27, 2015 at 9:16 pmDennis and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all.
Norm and Linda Shaw says
December 28, 2015 at 2:49 pmSo sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. We will pray for the family to have peace and strength during this time of loss.
Love,
Norm and Linda
Jeanie Skibiski says
December 28, 2015 at 5:54 pmSusie, I am sorry for your family’s loss.
Helen Freeman says
December 29, 2015 at 1:49 pmA Glorious day when we meet our Savior..truly there are sounds of joy.. Welcome home Dear Faithful Servant!! Behind every Good Man it is said there is a Good Woman, our hearts are set with the compassion to understand Her and all she stands for. Virginia Your Light shines wonderfully through Your eyes, may we all see and know your Love to obtain the same in caring for You in the days ahead. May ‘GOD’S’ Grace hold and keep your family always. In our hearts and thoughts ..with Love, Milton & Helen
Tom & Maxine Pyles says
January 7, 2016 at 11:54 amVirginia & Family,
We received your Ob. for Bill. We are so sorry
for your loss. Our loss. We haven’t stayed in touch as we should have. Letters, Christmas cards, phone calls are at our finger tips…
Card from Gev Ann. We will keep you close in
thought & prayer. Enjoy all the memories of
Bill, somehow it will ease the sadness somewhat.
Instead of counting from one to 40, count back
wards. I must get a card & note off to you.
Love & Sympathy, Cousin Maxine & Tom
Cynthia Penner Foley says
January 12, 2016 at 8:28 pmVirginia and Family,
I want you to know my family and I are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers in the loss of Bill.
We are saddened but also thankful and rejoicing to be assured that he is at home with the Lord. Your family has been such a source of steady encouragement and love for my family over the years. I can’t thank you enough for the many ways you have supported us. I echo the words of the article about Bill: “They just don’t make them like Bill anymore.” I am writing on behalf of the family of Joe and Ruth Penner.
With our love and prayers,
Cynthia
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