John Woody obituary: John Woody's Obituary, Topeka
In Memory Of
John A. Woody
1927 - 2017
In Memory Of
John A. Woody
1927 - 2017
John was born December 27, 1927 in Salina, Kansas, the son of Carl and Ruth (Russell) Woody. He graduated from Hunter High School in Hunter, KS in 1945 and from the Kansas City Art Institute in 1952.
He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
He was employed with TWA as Graphic illustrator and Manager of the Audio-Visual Department for over 38 years in Kansas City, retiring in 1992.
He served as an Elder at the Claycomo Church of Christ and was an active member of the Lawrence Church of Christ until his death.
John married Mary Elizabeth “Sue” Tharp on June 12, 1953 in Kansas City, MO. She died March 2, 2005. Survivors include their children, Henry (Vicky) Woody, Lee’s Summit, MO, Kyra (Stephen) Pehrson, Morgan Hill, CA, Glen (Becky)Woody, Gladstone, Mo, Kimber ( Steven) Wright, Topeka, KS; 28 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and sister, Betty Lockwood, Broomfield, CO. He was also preceded in death by a son, Thomas Ward (LuAnn) Woody; brothers, Merwin and Elwyn; sister, Ruth; and baby sister, Phyllis.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel. Burial with military honors will follow at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 25, 2017 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lawrence Church of Christ or Midland Care.
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John was born December 27, 1927 in Salina, Kansas, the son of Carl and Ruth (Russell) Woody. He graduated from Hunter High School in Hunter, KS in 1945 and from the Kansas City Art Institute in 1952.
He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
He was employed with TWA as Graphic illustrator and Manager of the Audio-Visual Department for over 38 years in Kansas City, retiring in 1992.
He served as an Elder at the Claycomo Church of Christ and was an active member of the Lawrence Church of Christ until his death.
John married Mary Elizabeth “Sue” Tharp on June 12, 1953 in Kansas City, MO. She died March 2, 2005. Survivors include their children, Henry (Vicky) Woody, Lee’s Summit, MO, Kyra (Stephen) Pehrson, Morgan Hill, CA, Glen (Becky)Woody, Gladstone, Mo, Kimber ( Steven) Wright, Topeka, KS; 28 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and sister, Betty Lockwood, Broomfield, CO. He was also preceded in death by a son, Thomas Ward (LuAnn) Woody; brothers, Merwin and Elwyn; sister, Ruth; and baby sister, Phyllis.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel. Burial with military honors will follow at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 25, 2017 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lawrence Church of Christ or Midland Care.
To leave a special message for the family online, click the Share Memories button above.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Friday, August 25, 2017 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
1321 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66604
Directions & Map
Service
Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 9:30am
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
1321 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66604
Directions & Map
Interment
Penwell-Gabel Cemetery
Topeka, Kansas
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family