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Date of Passing Oct 02, 2008
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Clifford Donald "Cliff" Woods, 68, went to be with his Savior on Tuesday, October 2, 2008 at Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon. Funeral Services will be held at 2P.M. on Sunday, October 5, 2008 at First Baptist Church of Perry with Dr. Wayne Edwards officiating. Burial will follow in Perry Memorial Gardens with military honors. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at Watson-Hunt Funeral Home. The family suggests contributions to First Baptist Church of Perry, 1105 Main Street, Perry, GA 31069; Perry Volunteer Outreach, P.O. Box 1824, Perry, GA 31069; or Mature Ministries - Nicaragua Missions, P.O. Box 87, Martin, GA 30557. -Mr. Woods was born in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Robert and Julia Woods. A graduate of South Charleston High School in S. Charleston, West Virginia, he was also a graduate of West Virginia University where he was the drum major in the marching band. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Mr. Woods was a Naval Officer on the U.S.S. Independence during the Vietnam War. He later received a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Florida. Mr. Woods worked for 35 years as a Chemical Engineer and later as Governmental Affairs Manager at Weyerhauser Corporation, formerly Procter & Gamble. A former member of the Perry Lions Club and the Augusta Optimist Club, Mr. Woods was a member of First Baptist Church of Perry, where he was a Deacon, a Sunday School Teacher, a member of the Avon Buice Sunday School Class, and a member of the Church Choir. In his retirement, he enjoyed serving his Lord by participating in international missions. -His memory will forever be treasured by his loving wife of 43 years, Myrna E. Woods of Perry; his children, Kim Waters (Charlie) of Perry, Kelli Chitty (Stacy) of Cumming, and Kurt Woods (Candi) of Macon; seven grandchildren; one brother, Joe Woods of Vermont; two sisters, Joyce Jeffries and Bethe Dailey, both of South Charleston, West Virginia; and several nieces and nephews.
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SR 154 LC 8 3660
A RESOLUTION by the Georgia State Senate
1- 1 Recognizing and commending Clifford D. Woods; and for other
1- 2 purposes.
1- 3 WHEREAS, Clifford D. Woods is well known to many members of
1- 4 this body as the Georgia Governmental Affairs Manager with
1- 5 Weyerhaeuser Company where he has served responsibly as a
1- 6 valuable resource for information on public policy; and
1- 7 WHEREAS, he began his career in 1969 with Proctor & Gamble,
1- 8 Inc., in Augusta, Georgia, before joining Weyerhaeuser in
1- 9 1992, and his degree in chemical engineering from West
1-10 Virginia University and masters degree from the University
1-11 of Florida have added to his expertise and reputation; and
1-12 WHEREAS, throughout his career he has been responsible for
1-13 corporate community relations for both Proctor & Gamble and
1-14 Weyerhaeuser in central Georgia including the cities of
1-15 Oglethorpe, Montezuma, Americus, Perry, Cordele, and points
1-16 in between and both companies have prospered in spite of his
1-17 best efforts; and
1-18 WHEREAS, in recognition of his knowledge and leadership he
1-19 has served as the vice president and secretary of the
1-20 Georgia Pulp and Paper Association, former secretary of the
1-21 Georgia Forestry Association, and former director of the
1-22 Georgia Industry Association; and
1-23 WHEREAS, he has very ably represented various interests on
1-24 matters before the Georgia General Assembly and his
1-25 integrity, professionalism, and fairness are well known to
1-26 members of the legislative and executive branches; and
1-27 WHEREAS, he will officially retire on March 19, 1999, to
1-28 enjoy the many interests he shares with his wonderful family
1-29 and to pursue his influential service with the Perry First
1-30 Baptist Church.
1-31 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the
1-32 members of this body recognize and commend Clifford D. Woods
1-33 on his exemplary career and convey their best wishes on his
1-34 retirement which begins upon adjournment sine die.
Other Memories Independence departed Norfolk 6 August 1963 to take part in combined readiness exercises in the Bay of Biscay with sea-air units of the United Kingdom and France then entered the Mediterranean 21 August for further duty with the Sixth Fleet. Cruising throughout the Mediterranean, she gained much valuable experience during combined NATO exercises, including close air support to Turkish paratroops, reconnaissance, communications, and convoy strike support. President Makarios of Cyprus paid her a visit 7 October 1963, after which she joined in bilateral U.S.-Italian exercises in the Adriatic with Italian patrol torpedo boats, and U.S.-French exercises which pitted her aircraft against French interceptors and a surface action with French cruiser Colbert (C611). She returned to Norfolk 4 March 1964.
Following training exercises, ranging north to New York and south to Mayport, Fla., Independence departed Norfolk 8 September 1964 for NATO Teamwork exercises in the Norwegian Sea and off the coast of France, thence to Gibraltar. She returned to Norfolk 5 November 1964 and entered the Norfolk Naval Shipyard for overhaul.
