Orville “Woody” L. Wood — O’Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home

Orville “Woody” L. Wood, 88, of Ursa, passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side, at 10:10am Saturday, October 12, 2024, at his home.
He was born November 5, 1935, in Quincy, IL, a son of Orville E. Wood and Edith L. (Langford) Wood. He married Charlene Muegge on July 19, 1975, in Quincy, and she survives.
Woody attended Quincy High School. He served in the US Army from 1954-1956.
Woody spent many years working for Reliable Termite and Pest control. He later went to work for Prairie Farms Dairy for 20 years prior to retiring in 1998. He then worked for the Village of Ursa for many years maintaining the Ursa Park and other public areas around the Ursa community. He took great pride ensuring that Ursa facilities were well kept for the community to enjoy.
Woody enjoyed watching football and was an avid Denver Broncos fan. He also enjoyed spending weekend days watching a movie and having popcorn with his wife, Charlene. Up until the passing of his best friend, Bill Koch, in 2021, Woody enjoyed working on outdoor projects and going to breakfast regularly with Bill. Any time spent with his wife, daughter, and grandchildren was cherished.
In addition to his wife, Charlene, survivors include his daughter, Stacey Akins, and grandchildren, Alivia and Dominic Akins, all of Mt. Sterling, IL. He is survived by sister-in-law Rosalie (Roger) Terstriep. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters, Stella Mae Donelson, Wilma “Bernice” Schmitt, and Edith “Eldine” Megehe.
The family would like to thank the physicians, medical staff, and all caregivers at Quincy Medical Group, Blessing Hospice, and especially the Blessing Skilled Care Unit and therapists, who rendered medical treatment and compassionate care to Woody over the years.
Services: 2pm Friday, October 18, at O’Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home. Interment will be in Greenmount Cemetery.
Visitation: 1-2pm Friday, October 18, at the life celebration home.
Memorials: The family request that memorials be made to Blessing Hospice or the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.
Arrangements: O’Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home.
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