Josiah H. Woods

Josiah Woods Obituary

WOODS, JOSIAH H., 80, - of Linwood, on July 11, 2008. Born in Camden, he moved to Margate at three months of age and resided there for 25 years, until moving to Linwood for 50 years until 2005. Jess was a lifeguard in Margate for many years and tended bar at several Atlantic City beach front hotels. He served in the Navy during World War II, and was a past Commander of American Legion Post 352, Somers Point. A Freemason, he was a dual member of the Ocean City F & AM and the Belden Lodge. He was a Past Master of the Ocean City Lodge and Past President of Ocean City Masonic Club, Kych, Past Patron O.E.S., Ocean City, Past Commander Atlantic Commandry No. 20, Past thrice Illustrious Master Dabar, Past Grand Tall Cedars Atlantic Forest, and past High Priest of Royal Arch Chapter, and thrice illustrious Master of Trinity Council. He is predeceased by his wife Joan, and is survived by his son, Josiah (Joe) H. Woods, of Coatesville, PA; daughters Kathleen West of Downingtown, PA and Carleen Woods of Somers Point; grandchildren John Joseph, Brigid, and Logan; and loving wife Catherine A. Scott Woods (nee McKee). Masonic Services will be held Tuesday, July 15th at 12:00 pm at the George H. Wimberg Funeral Home, 1707 New Road, Linwood, where friends may call from 11:00 am. Burial will follow at Laurel Memorial Park, Pomona. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Masonic Home of New Jersey, 902 Jacksonville Road, Burlington, NJ 08016.

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Published by The Press of Atlantic City from Jul. 12 to Jul. 13, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Josiah Woods

7 Entries

Glen Eric Sarkis

July 20, 2008

I was saddened to just hear of the loss of this fine man. I offer my sincere condolences to all that knew & loved him, and to his children, Kathy, Carleen, & Joe: Your dad was a real gentleman, in the purest sense of the word. God Bless!

John (Jack) Cooney

July 16, 2008

Fellow Legion member Jess. See you
in Post Everlasting Commander and I will be your Adjutant again

Kelee Gudzinas

July 15, 2008

It was a great pleasure to know your father. He was always such a pleasant, joyful man. Through my friendship with you Carleen, I spent mcuh time with you both to "keep you out of trouble" as he would say.
My heart goes out to your entire family as well as my thanks for letting me know your dad.

Joe Yakobosky

July 14, 2008

I'm really sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your families.

Joe

Michael McGuire, PM Ocean City Lodge #171

July 14, 2008

It was a pleasure and an honor to know Jess as a member and a brother of Ocean City Lodge #171 F&AM. He was a great guy and will be missed by all his brothers.

Linda Haley

July 12, 2008

Our hearts are heavy, but we have the memories of a loving uncle who watched over us for many years. Our thanks to Kathy,Carleen & Joe who so unselfishly shared their Dad's love with us.
Love,
Linda, Joyce & Robert

Josiah Woods

July 12, 2008

I love you Dad. You were a great man and a great father.
Love,
Joey

Jess Woods passed on Friday, July 11, 2008 at 5:47 AM from the loving arms of his family to the loving arms of Jesus.

He was a good man who lived a full and wonderful 80 years.
He was a loving and caring father, not only to his own 3 children, but to his nieces and nephews as well.

He loved life and many things.
He loved kids, God, America, Freemasonry, fishing, big band music, slow dancing, baseball, beer, and banana splits.

Throughout his life he danced with more than a few beautiful women, caught more than a few flounder, had more than a few laughs over more than a few beers, and told his family he loved them more than a few times.

As a young man, he was more handsome than Errol Flynn. As he aged he was more handsome than Sean Connery.

He ran away at 17 to save the world from evil in the 40’s. He came back with some really cool sailor tattoos on his Popeye-esque forearms (the heart that said “mother” is a personal favorite), and some awesome tales of adventure.

After his return, he saved some of us from ourselves, and led us by example to be strong, proud, and productive. He gave tirelessly to his family and his community.

He tried to hide his big soft heart and his outright silly sense of humor through a tough hard exterior, but thankfully for us, at this he failed.

He knew so much about so many things. Today feels as if a library has burned down. He did share so much knowledge and insight, though, that it is not lost. We are passing it down. To our children, we can only hope to share but some of what he has shared with us.

He will always be forever in our hearts.
To Josiah Howard Woods with love and thanks:
Good Night Sweet Prince. May Angels Take You To Your Rest.