Richard M. Woods
August 1, 1950 - September 24, 2009
Richard M. "Dick" Woods, 59, of Brookston, died at 8:27 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009. He had battled cancer for the past 17 months. Born Aug. 1, 1950, in Williamsport, he was the son of Maxine N. Woods Ludwig and the late Richard B. Woods. He attended Delphi High School. On Aug. 7, 1974, he married Joyce Wilson in Lafayette, and she survives. Mr. Woods served in the Army during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged. He worked as a truck driver for Monon Trailer for 15 years, and Miller Trucking for the last 10 years. He enjoyed working on automobiles, riding the lawn mower, and riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Surviving with his wife and mother are his daughters, Kellie Gaeta (husband: Sal) and Rebecca Stevens (husband: Carl) both of Lafayette; and a sister, Rita Snyder (husband: Bill) of Spring Hill, Fla. Also surviving are his granddaughters, Jensen, Sofia, Bella, Sarah and Amber. Preceding him in death was a son, Rodney N. Woods. His great sense of humor and love will be dearly missed by his wife and family. Friends may call 5-8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston. Private graveside services in Brookston IOOF Cemetery to be held on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009. Memorials may be made in his honor to the American Cancer Society.