Bud Woodward
William “Bud” Woodward, 92, Forrest, died Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Meadows Mennonite Retirement Community, Chenoa.
Funeral will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury. Burial will follow at South Apostolic Christian Cemetery, Fairbury. Military rites will be accorded with the Forrest American Legion post. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the memorial home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Family of William Woodward.
Mr. Woodward was born Dec. 9, 1925, the son of Wesley and Caroline (Genzel) Woodward. He married Wanda L. Hedrick. She precedes him in death.
He is survived by two daughters, Kristie Abromwitz, Las Vegas, Nev., and Karla (Sam) Zimmerman, Fairbury; one son, Kyle (Patricia) Woodward, Roanoke. Also surviving are eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
He is also preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, three sisters, and a daughter, Kim Nichols.
Bud served in the Navy during World War II and the Marines during the Korean War. He owned and operated the Sunoco Gas Station in Fairbury for many years.
The family would like to extend a thank you to Dr. Brewer and his staff as well as the Community Care Center for the wonderful care provided to their father.
A guest registry is available at www.duffypilsmemorialhome.com.