MAJ US Air Force
World War II, Korea
From out of the hills of West Virginia came William E. Woods, the youngest of 5 children. His father abandoned the family when he was very young. At the age of 7 he delivered newspapers county-wide from his bicycle. During high school he earned money by sweeping the classrooms and repairing typewriters; he also worked in the coal mines. Through perseverance and hard work he triumphed over all of this adversity.
He attended the University of West Virginia on the GI Bill, and received his wings at Randolph Air Force Base in 1949.
In 1951 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base he met the love of his life, his wife. They have two sons. They were married for 70 loving years. In 1961 he graduated from the University of Colorado with an Electrical Engineering degree with honors, and was a member of the engineering honor society Tau Beta Pi. While in the Air Force he became a Command Pilot for the C-124 Globemaster and flew over 6,000 hours. Later, he helped launch missiles from Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg AFB. He retired after 24 years as a Major and was honored with the Victory Medal World War II, Air Force Longevity Service Award with 4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, National Defense Service Medal with 1 Bronze Service Star, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Guided Missile Insignia, and Air Force Commendation Medal.
His knowledge, selfless leadership, and collaborative skills were recognized and he served on the Board of Directors at Port Royal Condominiums and the Towers on Park Lane.
He leaves behind daughter-in-laws, grandchildren, step grandson, and extended family and many friends.
His generosity, selflessness, kindness and keen intellect will always be remembered by his family and those that were blessed to come across his path.
Rest in peace, sir.
World War II, Korea
From out of the hills of West Virginia came William E. Woods, the youngest of 5 children. His father abandoned the family when he was very young. At the age of 7 he delivered newspapers county-wide from his bicycle. During high school he earned money by sweeping the classrooms and repairing typewriters; he also worked in the coal mines. Through perseverance and hard work he triumphed over all of this adversity.
He attended the University of West Virginia on the GI Bill, and received his wings at Randolph Air Force Base in 1949.
In 1951 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base he met the love of his life, his wife. They have two sons. They were married for 70 loving years. In 1961 he graduated from the University of Colorado with an Electrical Engineering degree with honors, and was a member of the engineering honor society Tau Beta Pi. While in the Air Force he became a Command Pilot for the C-124 Globemaster and flew over 6,000 hours. Later, he helped launch missiles from Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg AFB. He retired after 24 years as a Major and was honored with the Victory Medal World War II, Air Force Longevity Service Award with 4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, National Defense Service Medal with 1 Bronze Service Star, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Guided Missile Insignia, and Air Force Commendation Medal.
His knowledge, selfless leadership, and collaborative skills were recognized and he served on the Board of Directors at Port Royal Condominiums and the Towers on Park Lane.
He leaves behind daughter-in-laws, grandchildren, step grandson, and extended family and many friends.
His generosity, selflessness, kindness and keen intellect will always be remembered by his family and those that were blessed to come across his path.
Rest in peace, sir.
MAJ US Air Force
World War II, Korea
From out of the hills of West Virginia came William E. Woods, the youngest of 5 children. His father abandoned the family when he was very young. At the age of 7 he delivered newspapers county-wide from his bicycle. During high school he earned money by sweeping the classrooms and repairing typewriters; he also worked in the coal mines. Through perseverance and hard work he triumphed over all of this adversity.
He attended the University of West Virginia on the GI Bill, and received his wings at Randolph Air Force Base in 1949.
In 1951 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base he met the love of his life, his wife. They have two sons. They were married for 70 loving years. In 1961 he graduated from the University of Colorado with an Electrical Engineering degree with honors, and was a member of the engineering honor society Tau Beta Pi. While in the Air Force he became a Command Pilot for the C-124 Globemaster and flew over 6,000 hours. Later, he helped launch missiles from Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg AFB. He retired after 24 years as a Major and was honored with the Victory Medal World War II, Air Force Longevity Service Award with 4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, National Defense Service Medal with 1 Bronze Service Star, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Guided Missile Insignia, and Air Force Commendation Medal.
His knowledge, selfless leadership, and collaborative skills were recognized and he served on the Board of Directors at Port Royal Condominiums and the Towers on Park Lane.
He leaves behind daughter-in-laws, grandchildren, step grandson, and extended family and many friends.
His generosity, selflessness, kindness and keen intellect will always be remembered by his family and those that were blessed to come across his path.
Rest in peace, sir.
World War II, Korea
From out of the hills of West Virginia came William E. Woods, the youngest of 5 children. His father abandoned the family when he was very young. At the age of 7 he delivered newspapers county-wide from his bicycle. During high school he earned money by sweeping the classrooms and repairing typewriters; he also worked in the coal mines. Through perseverance and hard work he triumphed over all of this adversity.
He attended the University of West Virginia on the GI Bill, and received his wings at Randolph Air Force Base in 1949.
In 1951 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base he met the love of his life, his wife. They have two sons. They were married for 70 loving years. In 1961 he graduated from the University of Colorado with an Electrical Engineering degree with honors, and was a member of the engineering honor society Tau Beta Pi. While in the Air Force he became a Command Pilot for the C-124 Globemaster and flew over 6,000 hours. Later, he helped launch missiles from Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg AFB. He retired after 24 years as a Major and was honored with the Victory Medal World War II, Air Force Longevity Service Award with 4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, National Defense Service Medal with 1 Bronze Service Star, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Guided Missile Insignia, and Air Force Commendation Medal.
His knowledge, selfless leadership, and collaborative skills were recognized and he served on the Board of Directors at Port Royal Condominiums and the Towers on Park Lane.
He leaves behind daughter-in-laws, grandchildren, step grandson, and extended family and many friends.
His generosity, selflessness, kindness and keen intellect will always be remembered by his family and those that were blessed to come across his path.
Rest in peace, sir.
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