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Year of Birth
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Lt. Joe Woods (Sparrow) -Family
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Woods, Clifford, LTJG.
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Date of Passing
Oct 02, 2008 |
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Obituary:
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.
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Reflections on LTJG Woods's
US Navy Service
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TO THE BEST OF YOUR KNOWLEDGE, WHAT INFLUENCED HIS/HER DECISION TO JOIN THE NAVY?
Uncle Jim - General's aide WWII. Got captured by Rommel in Tunisia and was in Stalag 17 for 3 years. Some unique stories to say the least. He weighed 64 pounds when he was released.
Cecil Underwood, Governor of West Virginia.
Saw Col. Chuck Yeager fly under the Southside Bridge in a P-80 jet!
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TO THE BEST OF YOUR KNOWLEDGE, PLEASE DESCRIBE THE DIRECTION OR PATH HE/SHE TOOK IN HIS/HER MILITARY SERVICE. WHERE DID THEY GO TO BOOT CAMP AND WHAT UNITS, BASES, SHIPS OR SQUADRONS WERE THEY ASSIGNED TO? WHAT WAS HIS/HER REASON FOR LEAVING?
OTS in Pensicola, FL. Entered flight training school. Knocked out in water sled and decided to enter the intelligence field. Assigned as an intelligence officer on board the USS Independence CVA-62, Task Force 77. Had a wonderful cruise into the Mediterranean and then to Gulf of Tonkin where I was flown over enemy territory in an A-1 Skyhawk.
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IF HE/SHE PARTICIPATED IN ANY MILITARY OPERATIONS, INCLUDING COMBAT, HUMANITARIAN AND PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS, TO THE BEST OF YOUR KNOWLEDGE, PLEASE DESCRIBE THOSE YOU FEEL WERE THE MOST SIGNIFICANT TO HIM/HER AND, IF LIFE-CHANGING, IN WHAT WAY.
Operation Tiger Hound - was a covert U.S. 2nd Air Division, later Seventh Air Force and U.S. Navy Task Force 77 aerial interdiction campaign conducted in southeastern Laos from 5 December 1965 till 11 November 1968, during the Vietnam War. The purpose of the operation was to interdict the flow of People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN) supplies on the Ho Chi Minh Trail (the Truong Son Strategic Supply Route to the North Vietnamese) from the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam), through southeastern Laos, and into the northern provinces of the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam). The missions were originally controlled by the 2d Air Division until that headquarters was superseded by the Seventh Air Force on 1 April 1966.
Task Force 77 has been the aircraft carrier battle/strike force of the Seventh Fleet in the United States Navy (USN) since the Seventh Fleet was formed.
During the Vietnam War Task, Task Force 77 conducted carrier strike operations from the Gulf of Tonkin and South China Sea for nine years, from 1964 to 1973. Twenty-one of the Navy's 23 operational carriers made at least one cruise with the Task Force and served over 9,100 days on the line.
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OF ALL THEIR DUTY STATIONS OR ASSIGNMENTS, ARE YOU AWARE OF ANY HE/SHE HAD FONDEST MEMORIES OF AND WHY? WHICH WAS THEIR LEAST FAVORITE?
The USS Independence - the main duty station for the duration of service. a huge city (back then) with a lot of great guys!
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FROM THEIR ENTIRE MILITARY SERVICE, DESCRIBE ANY PERSONAL MEMORIES, YOU MAY BE AWARE OF, WHICH IMPACTED HIM/HER THE MOST.
The great times we had in the Mediterranean.
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OF ALL THE MEDALS, AWARDS, FORMAL PRESENTATIONS AND QUALIFICATION BADGES HE/SHE RECEIVED, WHICH WERE THE MOST MEANINGFUL TO HIM/HER AND WHY?
The Vietnam Service Medal, we gave it our all for freedom despite the limited understanding of our nation as to the conflict.
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IF KNOWN, PLEASE LIST ANY INDIVIDUAL(S) FROM HIS/HER TIME IN THE MILITARY WHO STOOD OUT AS HAVING THE MOST POSITIVE IMPACT ON THEM AND WHY?
As the A-1E in front of us crashed into the carrier my pilot at first, showing bereavement, then immediately gained his composure, was waved off and circled until the wreckage was cleared and came in cool and calm for a perfect landing.
Needless to say Cliff and his pilot never discussed the incident again due to the numerous flights ahead of them and what it would take to keep focused on the issues at hand.
Learning? Stay focused on the issues at hand - see them through no matter what's going on around you.
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ARE YOU AWARE OF ANY PARTICULAR INCIDENT FROM HIS/HER SERVICE, WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FUNNY AT THE TIME, BUT STILL MADE THEM LAUGH LATER ON?
In OTS the Instructor had become so infuriated about an incident that he slobbered on himself like a dog. We were standing at attention - everybody was poker faced except me - I broke into a huge laughter! Nobody else dared to move or flinch. My reward was sitting against a wall with no seat support and saying "ha, ha, ha, continually for 45 minutes. That hasn't ever taken the humor out the story!
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IF HE/SHE SURVIVED MILITARY SERVICE, WHAT PROFESSION(S) DID HE/SHE FOLLOW AFTER DISCHARGE?
Finished a Masters Degree at University of Florida and went to work with Proctor and Gamble. Was involved in the making of the coffee flake for Folgers.
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IF HE/SHE SURVIVED MILITARY SERVICE, IN WHAT WAYS DO YOU BELIEVE HIS/HER SERVING IN THE MILITARY INFLUENCED THE WAY THEY APPROACHED THEIR PERSONAL LIFE, FAMILY LIFE AND CAREER?
Basically with the discipline and attitude to succeed in job and family.
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IF THEY WERE HERE TODAY, WHAT ADVICE DO YOU THINK HE OR SHE WOULD GIVE TO THOSE WHO FOLLOWED IN THEIR FOOTSTEPS AND RECENTLY ENTERED MILITARY SERVICE?
"Chin up! Chest Out! Stay Proud!
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HOW EFFECTIVE HAS TOGETHERWESERVED.COM BEEN IN HELPING YOU RECORD YOUR REMEMBERED PERSONS MILITARY SERVICE? DO YOU HAVE ANY ADDITIONAL COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE?
According to thoughts of continued legacy, it was by having been an example of serving in the greatest Navy in the world!
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