Jerry E. Woods

Jerry E. Woods, age 82 of Springfield, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018. He was born February 3, 1936 in Erie, Illinois, the son of Eugene and Arlene (Buckles) Woods. Jerry proudly served his country for four years in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS John S. McCain. Jerry grew up in Southern Illinois riding and racing motorcycles with his little brother, Dick. Later moving to Topeka, Kansas where he met Patricia "Pat" Slusser and on November 5, 1966 the two were united in marriage. Jerry was employed by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. for more than 30 years. He lived in Kansas and Ohio while working and upon retirement moved to Bradenton, Florida. Jerry and Pat enjoyed traveling all over the country; much of it by motorcycle including a trip to Nova Scotia. In 2007, Jerry and Pat moved to Nixa. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Nixa where he made many new friends. Survivors include: children, Lori Woods, Stacy Ecker and husband Mike, and Jerry Woods, Jr.; grandchildren, Sheriden, James and Matthew; and brothers, Billy Woods, Ted Woods, and Dick Woods. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Pat. A funeral service will be held at 9:00 A.M. Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Nixa, under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Father Mark Boyer officiating. Burial will follow at 11:00 A.M. at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. Visitation will be from 6-8 P.M. Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at the church.