Jerry Woody

(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)

Jerry Raymond Woody passed away December 20, 2022, at his home in Joplin, MO. He was born on October 6, 1942, to Donald and Offa Woody in Gallatin, where he grew up and graduated high school in 1960.

He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings; Ron, Burr, and Sis, and his third wife Bonnie.

He is survived by his five children; Dennis, Lori, David, Lana, and Christol, his five grandchildren; Kayla, Brandi, Mason, Ellie, and Max, and seven great-grandchildren.

The family will have a private memorial service in the future. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be sent to the Mason-Woodard Mortuary in Joplin, MO.

Jerry had many endeavors throughout this life including selling bibles, operating a carpet store, a newspaper, and a country music show. He enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. When he was young, he wrote the following poem:

“Look Yonder”

Look yonder just over hat hill
The sun is going down, so beautiful and still
Shades of red, gray and blue
Peace I feel by such a glorious view

Look yonder at that forest of trees
Branches like arms holding their leaves
So stately they stand straight and true
Peace I feel by such a glorious view

Look yonder at that mountain so high
Reaching so majestically into the sky
Beauty unsurpassed and flaws that are few
Peace I feel by such a glorious view

Look yonder at that river so deep
Waters gently flowing thru the canyons so steep
Sounds of bubbling water gives a feeling anew
Peace I feel by such a glorious view

Look yonder at the smiling man I see
I can’t believe it, he looks like me
Content with life, old and new
Peace I feel by such a glorious view

-Jerry R. Woody

Services have been entrusted to Mason-Woodard Mortuary.