Larry Eldon Woods

Larry Eldon Woods slipped away peacefully on April 20, 2016 to spend eternity with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born the 3rd of 4 children to Willard and Virgiel (Cranford) Woods on November 18, 1947 in Phillips, Texas. He spent his early years in Phillips before the family moved to Shawnee, Oklahoma. He was raised in the Methodist faith and accepted Christ at an early age. Larry graduated from Shawnee High School in 1966, then went on to attend Oklahoma State University in Okmulgee, OK where he studied electronics. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps on May 6, 1968; serving in Vietnam as an Electronics Maintenance Electrician. He was honorably discharged as Corporal on May 5, 1972. He continued to take college classes over the course of several years. He enjoyed learning and was known to always be tinkering with something. After returning to Shawnee, Larry worked alongside his dad at Woods Machine Company. He and his wife Gwendolyn (Crabtree), whom he married in 1968 raised their children Alisa and Jeffry in Shawnee. Larry lived life on his own terms. He enjoyed adventures and was fearless. His hobbies included reading, boating, diving, fishing and antiquing. His favorite collectible was glass and he enjoyed sharing it with his family and friends. Although he was a man of few words, those who knew him knew that he loved them. He was a wealth of information on so many topics. We will miss his serious conversations and quick wit. Larry had many titles throughout his life, his favorite being grandpa. His #1grandkids lovingly referred to him as T-Shirt. Preceding him and awaiting his arrival, his loving parents Willard and Virgiel (Cranford) Woods, brother Philip Ray Woods, sister Judy Kathryn Meek and many uncles and aunts that he grew up with and loved. He is survived by Gwen and son Jeffry of Shawnee, daughter Alisa Ross and husband Randy; grandchildren Devin Ross and Kara Ross of South Jordan, Utah. Sister; Donna J. Fielding of Yukon, OK. Niece Kathryn Plumb and husband William; children Sarah, Aaron and Christian. Great grand nephew Wyatt Reed Rainey all of Yukon. Niece Donna Jill (Meek) Beauprez and husband Shawn of Longmont, CO, nephew David Michael Meek and wife Heidi of Mustang, OK. Niece Tara Smith and husband Donnie Smith; children Andrew (Katie) Smith of Edmond, OK, Emily and Trinity of Shawnee, OK. Uncle Buddy (Floyd Cranford) of Shawnee, OK. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 23, 2016 in the Chapel of Walker Funeral Service. Burial will be in Tecumseh Cemetery.