By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    Sunday, November 24, 2019
    12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
    Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home
    Albion, IL

  • Service

    Sunday, November 24, 2019
    2 p.m.
    Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home
    Albion, IL
    Interment to follow at Little Prairie Cemetery

  • Full Obituary

    Donald E. “Don” Woods, 89, of Ellery, IL passed from this life to the next on November 19, 2019 at Rest Haven Manor in Albion, IL.

    He was born March 27, 1930 in Ellery, the son of Edith Maude (Severns) and Cyril Woods. He married Dorothy Parks on July 7, 1951 in Allendale, IL and she survives.

    Don was a Korean War Veteran, having served in the Marines. He was a farmer and a life-long shepherd. He began showing sheep at the age of 12. He worked as a Country Companies agent, and assisted Santa as an elf in Edwards County for almost 50 years. Don was a life-long member of Little Prairie Christian Church and served as a children’s Sunday school teacher for 40 years. He had been both a member and secretary of the Edwards County Fair Board, served as President of the Illinois Southern Zone Fair Association, and was an Edwards County Commissioner, serving as Chairman of the Board for many years. Don is also remembered for being instrumental in getting the updated, current facility of the Edwards County Senior Citizens Center in Albion.

    He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Dorothy; two sons: David Woods and Dale (Susan) Woods; one daughter, Danita (Dennis) Mewes; five grandchildren: Chase Mewes, Courtney Cashman, Alex Mewes, Jason Woods, and Michele Ward; and seven great-grandchildren with one more on the way!

    Don was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Margaret Frankland; and a great-grandson, Keaton Mewes.

    Visitation will be held Sunday, November 24, 2019 from noon to 2 p.m. at Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home in Albion. The service will be held at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with burial to follow in Little Prairie Cemetery, west of Albion. Military Rites will be conducted at the graveside.

    Memorials may be made to the Albion Senior Citizens Center and envelopes will be available at the service.

    Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com.

    Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home of Albion is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

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11 Condolences
 
  1. Terri Hilgeman / November 20, 2019 at 2:16 pm

    Heartbroken for you all…So many wonderful memories connected with this special man…You will remain ever near….in our prayers and hearts…now…and in the days to come….xoxoxo ❤……Chuck and Terri Hilgeman

  2. Bob Bender / November 20, 2019 at 4:48 pm

    Dorothy, David, Dale and Danita so sorry for your loss. May your memories comfort you during this time. Don was always so kind to me and always had a smile and an encouraging word.

  3. Karen L. Smith / November 20, 2019 at 10:08 pm

    So sorry to hear about Don, always a nice man ! I’m at Collin’s in Oregon and won’t be back to attend the service. Prayers and comfort to all the family !

  4. Danny J Lankford / November 21, 2019 at 1:28 pm

    Condolences upon the passing of Don. I have so many good memories of Don’s friendship and his years of church leadership and appreciated his service in Korea. I will always remember his relating of those harrowing days and was reminded every time I saw him dealing with the wounds he received, of what he gave for this country.

  5. Denise michels / November 21, 2019 at 5:26 pm

    Oh the wonderful childhood memories of this amazing guy❤️Prayers and love to his wonderful family

  6. Don and Susan Brake / November 21, 2019 at 6:01 pm

    David, we are so sorry for your loss. Your dad sounds like he was a wonderful man. You have our deepest sympathy. Prayers for comfort for you and your family.

  7. Donna Reever / November 22, 2019 at 7:21 am

    David, Just letting you know that I am thinking about you and your family in this time of loss.

  8. Ronda Cochran / November 22, 2019 at 1:39 pm

    I love this picture of Don. My deepest sympathy to your family who my family loves. Take care of each other during this time.

  9. Ronda Cochran / November 22, 2019 at 1:43 pm

    I love this picture of Don. My family loves your family. So sorry to hear about his passing. Take care of one another during this time.

  10. Curtis Ingram / November 24, 2019 at 3:17 pm

    Sorry to hear of your loss. A very special person You have our sympathy
    Curtis & Dolores Ingram.

  11. Karen Vest / December 10, 2019 at 9:39 am

    I’m so sorry this world lost such a wonderful man but know he will be standing beside Jesus greeting all that follow him home. He was a pleasant and happy, smiling face to all that knew him. I know you all will miss him terribly but have many great memories to cherish. I’m sorry I am so late to message you but I have been busy getting a grand baby so missed the posting.

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