James William "Jim" Woods Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

James William “Jim” Woods, 80, of Danville, IL, passed away peacefully at 8:40 P.M. Monday December 30, 2013 at the VA Illiana Health Care System in Danville, with his family at his side. Jim was born June 26, 1933, the son of Ernest Wesley and Jessie (Wills) Woods in Ridgefarm, IL, the youngest of six children. Jim served in the United States Marine Corp from November 1950 to November 1959. He was honored as Corporal in May 1954. During his military service, he married Idalee Mae Matteucci on April 28, 1956, in Jeffersonville, IN. Together, they raised six children, Lutricia (Phil) McDonald of Danville, IL, Patricia Turner of Danville, IL, Rebecca Brown of Danville, IL, Susan (Michael) Ryan of Danville, IL, Jim (Debbie) Woods of Armstrong, IL and Wesley (Beth) Woods of Martinsville, IN. Jim began a long career as a truck driver, being employed several years for local trucking companies. He retired in 1991 from Ryder- PIE, after 20 years of service. Jim had an infectious smile and a deep love for his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed being outdoors and taking car rides. Jim loved golfing, fishing with his sons and grandchildren and reading Louis Lamour books. He had the navigational talent of giving driving directions to anywhere in the United States. Jim is survived by his wife, Idalee; sister, Barbara Woods Thornsbrough; his children; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, in addition to numerous extended family and close friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Carl and Harold; sisters, Kathleen and Rosemary and his son-in-law, Jim Brown. Memorials may be made to Palliative Care at the VA Illiana Health Care System 1900 E. Main St. Danville, IL 61832.

James William "Jim" Woods

June 26, 1933 - December 30, 2013