Welton D. Woods of Jonesburg, passed away on October 22, at the age of 92. He was the beloved husband of the late Ruth Woods (née: Moore); He is survived by his son, Gary (Rhonda) Woods of Jonesburg; two daughters, Karen (Rick) Smith of Jonesburg, Debbie Wilson of Union; brother, Tony Woods; sister, Donna (Lester) Loven of Arkansas; seven grandchildren; Eleven and one expected in March, great grandchildren; one expected in April, great-great grandchild; He is preceded in death by his father, Jesse Woods, mother, Ruth Woods (née: Underwood), brother, Jan Woods, brother, Ronnie Woods, brother, Gary Don, brother, Terry Woods, sister, Eudean Almeyer, sister, Gwen Anderson, sister, Trudy, sister, Sonya Douglas, and one grandchild, Jeremy Harless.
Welton proudly served in the United States Air Force. He and his beloved wife, Ruth, shared 67 wonderful years of marriage before her passing in 2024. From their union, they were blessed with three children.
Welton was a true workhorse who remained active until his passing from a short illness. He was a hardworking and self-sufficient man who could often be found splitting his own wood or tending to his cattle and horses. He took great pride in staying busy and caring for the things he loved.
His faith and service to others were an important part of his life. Welton served as a Sunday school teacher and was actively involved with the VFW and American Legion. He proudly participated in the Color Guard and was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution. He was also a longtime member of IAM Local 837.
Above all, Welton loved his family dearly. He especially cherished the time he spent with his grandchildren, making memories.
Memorials can be made in honor of Welton, donations may be made to the Fellowship Baptist Church, Warrenton, Missouri. Welton will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
A visitation wil be Tuesday, October 27, from 10 A.M. to 12 P.M. at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Warrenton. The funeral will follow at 12 P.M. The interment with full military honors will follow at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Jonesburg.
