7000 BLUE RIDGE BLVD
Kansas City, Missouri
RONALD HAROLD WOODY
Ronald Harold Woody (87) passed away peacefully at home on March 26, 2015. Visitation will be held at Floral Hills Funeral Home on Tuesday March 31, 2015 at 1:00pm, followed by a service at 2:00pm. He was born to Merle and Myrtle (Mickey) on December 10, 1927 and lived near Raytown most of his early life. He attended William A. Knotts Grade School, then graduated Raytown High School in 1945. During high school, he was involved in several sports - excelling in Track. He was voted King of Sports his senior year. He gave 2 years of service with the U.S. Army, in 1945. Afterwards, he worked for the Internal Revenue Service and later for Davison’s Carpets Company. Ronald was married in 1947 and had 3 children: Linda, Maxi, and Ronald II. He later married Louise on November 18, 1961, gaining 4 children: Susan, Larry, Judy, and Nancy. In 1962, Ronald and Louise, with friends Joe and Virginia Bushyager, opened 2 locations of North Hills Linoleum & Tile. In 1980, Ronald and Louise established Woody’s Carpets in Raytown, then retired in 1990. Ronald and Louise enjoyed traveling and going to the horse races. He liked bowling, hunting, fishing, and golf. Their house of 37 years, at the Lake of the Ozarks, provided many enjoyable times for family and friends. Ronald was preceded in death by his mother, father, son Larry and his great grand daughter, Julia Linn Seese. He is survived by Louise, his wife of 53 1/2 years. Children; Linda Gerding (Mike), Maxi Gile (Frank), Ron II, Susan Kendig (Andy), Judy Joiner (Wray), and Nancy McCurdy; Ten grandchildren (8 with spouses); 13 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins and so many friends. (K.C. and in St. Joseph). Ronald was attended by nurses of Grace Hospice, especially Christine and Kristen who were with him throughout his final days. All the ladies were like family to us. Ronald expressed wishes for donations to be made to The Ronald H. Woody Track Scholarship set up by he and his daughter Linda at the Raytown Educational Foundation, 10750 E 350 Highway, Raytown, MO. 64138 and The Foundation for Hospice Care, for hospice nurses to obtain grants for continuing education. c/o D. Paul Tyson. 1220 Washington, Kansas City, MO. 64105. Condolences may be left at www.floralhillsfuneralhome.com.
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December 14, 2015
Steven Keller
Thank you Mr. Woody for being in my life. I can just see you and dad in heaven having the time of your life. Fishing or Hunting or just having a beer ;) The world just became a wonderful person less...
December 14, 2015
Steven Keller
Dear Mrs, Woody, I just got your christmas card and you indicated Mr, Woody had passed away. I'm so sorry to hear that. I know we don't stay in touch but the thoughts, prayers and feelings were/are as strong they always have been through the years. Mr. Woody was/is has always been my special mentor. He taught me how to drive a stick shift when the store was on hickman mills dr. He would tape wood blocks to the pedals and get out of the way. lol - I truly loved Mr. Woody and I certainly would have been there to send him off if I would of known. I'm so very sorry for your loss and I will miss him. I pray you will receive the strength and peace from this sad event in life. God Bless you. Steve Keller
September 12, 2015
Bob
I am grateful for the life of Mr. Woody. Thanks to his service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.
March 31, 2015
Melissa Looker
Uncle Ronnie will be missed by so many family and friends. He was such a fun great uncle to me and sisters. I have many fond memories of him joking around with us. He had a lot of spunk and was always happy.
Lots of love and condolences to his family and friends during this time.
March 29, 2015
There was never a day that went by that Poppie wasn't thought of....good by pilgrim. ..We will be together again.....
March 29, 2015
I was a good friend with Ron all thru high school. It seems like yesterday. He was a great
person. I now live in Naples Fl.
Collins (Bud) Taber
March 28, 2015
I was lucky enough to be gifted with Maxi as my fourth sister, and along with that all of her beautiful family. Sitting talking to Ron drinking a couple of beers at family functions was always a delight - a great person to just sit and hang out with. My deepest condolences to the entire family - he loved all of you most and more.
March 28, 2015
Jean Greene
So sorry to hear of Woody's passing. I have always thought of him as my "first love", He was a Senior and I was a freshman at Raytown, we dated some. He was so sweet and shy. I will always think of him as my "first Love" Jean Campbell Greene class of '48
March 27, 2015
Linda
He was the best Dad ever and has taken a piece of my heart with him to Heaven. I pray that God pours down his loving peace on all our family as we travel through the next few days.
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