In Remembrance Of

Jack Woods

On Saturday, January 14th 2023, Jack E Woods, passed away.  He was seventy-four. Born to Gale and Valene Woods, he graduated Platte County R-3 High School in 1966, and went on to attend Mizzou in Columbia, Missouri, graduating with a Bachelors degree in Forestry in 1970. He attended the Masters program for the same. 

He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, and camping. He attended many of his son’s scouting activities, and trips, earning the nickname "Smokey" for his knowledge of woodsman ship and gentle nature. Shortly out of college, he married Susan, with whom he had two sons. He was a caring father to his sons, and to his mother, Valene, looking after her in her later years.  

He is survived by sons Samuel (Stephanie Pawlush) and Nathan, sister Genie (Noel) Derr, nephew Ryan Derr, neice Gretchen (Jason) Mullins, great nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

There will be no services will be held at that time.

Arrangements by Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville

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3 comments

  • Sara McCaleb

    How I wish I had spent more time with Jack when we were in school together. I look forward to spending eternity with him. My condolences to his family and friends.

  • Bill Hillix

    Jack was always a gentleman. Lord please give Jack a great view.

  • Sue Bennett

    I thought Jack was a nice man especially when I cut his hair in his room..Tried to accommodate the fact I cut his hair in his room as he couldn’t walk far. Your in Heaven now no more pain.

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