Donald Lloyd Woods, age 70

December 11, 1951 – February 17, 2022

Donald Lloyd Woods, age 70, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 7:30 AM – Thursday, February 17, 2022, surrounded by the love of his family, at his daughter's home in Newton, Illinois.

A celebration of life will be held at a later time, per Don's wishes.  In loving memory of Don, memorials may be mailed to Saved By Grace Animal Rescue, 13996 East 1000 ^th Ave, Newton, Illinois 62448.  Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois.  The obituary can be viewed and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com .

Donald Lloyd "Don" Woods, was born on December 11, 1951, in St. Clair County, East St. Louis, Illinois, the son of Frederick Williams and Alma Mae (Phillipson) Woods.

Don worked for many years as a forklift driver at Stevens Industries in Teutopolis, Illinois.  His knowledge on so many things regarding coins and sports was amazing.  Don was the St. Louis Cardinals #1 fan and was a walking encyclopedia of all things related to the team.  He was known as a collector, stamps, coins, baseball cards, M&M's to name a few.  He enjoyed listening to his collection of records.  He adored his little house dogs Woody, Cloe and Lollie.  Don had a genuine love for his family and enjoyed time spent outdoors gathered around the fire pit.

Donald is survived by:

6 Children- Cassandra "Cassy" (Robert) Staal of Scott Airforce Base, St. Clair County, Illinois; Mary Joann (Steve) Jefferson of Troy, Missouri; Lisa Marie (Mark) Shook of Lawrenceville, Illinois; Bertha June "Bert" (Tim) Jones of Newton, Illinois; Ruth Rana Howe of Newton, Illinois and Katrina Michelle (Johnny) Thornton of Marion, Indiana

Siblings- Fred (Bonnie) Woods, Anna (Steve) Fink, Steve Woods, Penny Wright, David Woods, Bobby (Patty) Woods and Kay (Todd) Watts

Brother-in-law- Ralph Wayne (Joyce) Barrick

Multiple grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren

Donald was preceded in death by his parents, wife Mary Ellen Woods, 3 children Robert Lee Nading, Cynthia Jean Kirk and Billie Dawn and her husband Russ Williams, granddaughter Dorothy Stork, sister Dianna and her husband Bill White.