Jack Woods

Jack Phillip Woods, 94, of Smithville, Missouri passed away on December 19, 2024.

Jack was born on January 30, 1930 on his family’s farm in Smithville. Jack was the second of three children born to Fred and Rosalie (Bowman) Woods. After graduating from Smithville high school, he attended William Jewell College. He then enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he served during the Korean War as a technical sergeant. He spent his career working in aviation fuel administration for various companies, including TWA and FedEx. His career allowed him and his family to travel the world including Saudia Arabia and Hawaii, among other favorite places.

Throughout his life, Jack never lost his passion for patriotism. He obtained his private pilot’s license, enjoyed watching air shows and even took an honor flight to Washington DC specifically for veterans.

Over the years, Jack could often be found in the garage tinkering with cars, reloading ammo and restoring firearms and grilling delicious barbeque. He was a man of many talents and skills. Whenever he encountered a situation in either his personal or professional life calling for a new skill, he excelled at creating a team and strategic plan to ensure a successful outcome.

Jack will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his children; Phil Woods, Paul (Patty) Woods, and Jill Woods. Grandchildren, Taylor (Justin) Santini, Gregory (Alexia) Woods, Kimberly Murphy and husband, and Michael (Melissa) Woods, four great grandchildren, extended family and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Woods, step-son Daniel Saferite, granddaughter Donna Woods, and his brothers Jim and Jerry Woods.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Smithville American Legion on Thursday, January 30th from 3pm-7pm, with a final resting place at Terrace Park Cemetery held at a later date.