WOODS

 James Franklin (Jim), 77 of St. Louis passed from this world on June 13, 2015.  The son of the late John Wesley Woods, Jr. and Iva Newman Woods, he was born in Zanesville, Ohio.  He attended public schools in Zanesville and Williamsfield, Ohio, graduating from Williamfield High in 1955.  After attending AM&N College in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Jim enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving until his honorable discharge. 

   Jim, the father of three and grandfather of one grandson, was preceded in death by their mother and grandmother, his beloved wife, Barbara McAlpin Woods.  A brother and sisters, John W. Woods, III, Sharon Nelson, and Kathleen Ramey also preceded him in death.  He leaves to deeply mourn his passing sisters Cynthia Woods, twin Marva L. Stith, and brothers, Larry and Roy Woods.

    From early in his youth, trained by his father, he worked in the building trades specializing in plastering.  He also carried mail for the U.S. Postal Service.  Jim was a sports enthusiast and an avid reader.

   A private military service was held on June 22, 2015 at the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis County. 

    Arrangements handled by a funeral home in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Dixie, Pugslee and Jim - his Summer 2005 visit to the country.

Plans carried out for my twin's going away service did not provide for an obituary.  Jim was a friend to many who may not know of his final journey.  Thus, with love, I’ve written this post – a final good-bye for my brother.   Rest in Peace, Jim.     

(Please share, especially to your friends in St. Louis, Missouri where he lived for more than 50 years prior to his death.)