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Charles Craig Woodson Jr.

1933 - 2011

BORN

1933

DIED

2011

Charles Woodson Obituary

Charles Craig Woodson Jr., 77, passed away Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011, at a local hospital. Memorial service: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity Terrace Retirement Community, 1600 Texas St., Fort Worth. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Ruby Habitat Foundation, Box 638, Sheridan, Mont. 59749; The Trinity Terrace Foundation, 1600 Texas, Fort Worth, Texas 76102; or your charity of choice. Craig was born Oct. 22, 1933, in Palestine to Charles Craig Woodson Sr. and Marjorie "Ruth" Woodson. He graduated from Brownwood High School in 1951. He attended the University of Texas where he participated in the Air Force ROTC program. He graduated in 1955 and entered the Air Force as a lieutenant in 1958; he was discharged as a captain. During his time in the Air Force, he graduated fifth in navigator class and was an instructor at the USAF navigator school. After leaving the Air Force, he went to work in the newspaper business. He was the owner and publisher of The Brownwood Bulletin, Waxahachie Daily Light, Stephenville Empire-Tribune, Miami News-Record, Alice Echo-News, Marlin Democrat, Baxter Springs Citizen and five small weeklies. In 1961, he was named one of the Five Outstanding Young Texans by the Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce. In 1988, Craig was awarded the Pat Taggart Award for Newspaper Leader of the Year by the Texas Daily Newspaper Association. An outdoorsman his whole life, Craig was a backpacker, fisherman and hunter. He completed a Grand Slam of North American sheep and fished in countries around the world. He ran in several marathons and half-marathons and was a commercial pilot. He founded the Ruby Habitat Foundation, turning his lifelong love of the outdoors towards conservation work. This work had been his focus for the better part of the last decade. "There are some who can live without wild things and some who cannot."-â€"Aldo Leopold. The family wishes to express special thanks and gratitude to Dr. Alan Davenport and his staff, to Kelly and John at Baylor All Saints ICU, and to their special friends, Ciera and Quetty. Craig was preceded in death by his father, Charles Craig Woodson Sr.; his mother, Marjorie "Ruth" Woodson; his brothers, John "Jack" Ross and Benjamin "Ben" Jones; and his first wife, Peggy L. Woodson. Survivors: Wife, Martha Woodson; daughters, Lisa Matthews and her husband, Dan, Leslie Vanderpool and her husband, Steve; Martha's sons, David Mitts and wife, Robin, Doug Mitts and wife, Lisa, Russell Mitts and wife, Lisa; grandchildren, Michael and wife, Karma, Timothy, Jessica, Matt, Jonathan and Marc, Matthew, Catherine, Megan, Michael and Charles; great-grandchildren, Isabel and Escher; and many other family and friends.

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Published by Star-Telegram from Jan. 30 to Jan. 31, 2011.

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February 2, 2011

we extend our sympathy to Martha and family on the passing of our friend from the Heinemans

February 2, 2011

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February 1, 2011

Dear Martha, what wonderful memories you and Craig made together. I will always remember your hospitality and generosity. May your faith, family and friends uphold you as you grieve his passing. With love and prayer I hold you in my heart. Jane Bruckner

Betty Dixon

February 1, 2011

LESLIE,Lisa and to all of Craig's family,you have our deepest sympathy for your loss of Craig. Betty Dixon & C harles Wilcots (Matherene Watson's children ) from Brownwood. May god bless you all

Betty Dixon

February 1, 2011

Leslie,Lisa,and to all of Craig's family.You have our deepest sympathy with the passing of Craig.Bless you Betty Dixon & Charles Wilcots(Matherene Watson children)from Brownwood

Loree DuBose

January 31, 2011

Martha and Family, you are in my heart and prayers during this difficult time. I will always have fond memories of working with Craig at The Empire Tribune and The Bulletin.

Joe Nix

January 31, 2011

My prayers of peace and comfort are with you, Leslie, and your family, especially my friend Steven, Jessica, and Matt. The loss of a parent is never easy, at any age or any time; I know from experience. I was going to send flowers, but instead I will make a contribution to the Ruby Habitat Foundation. It seems to have been very sepcial to your father.

Ryan and Jan Banks

January 31, 2011

Martha and the family - Craig's passing leaves a large hole in Texas and in Montana. We are thankful to have known such a wonderful man and hope to see you soon in Montana. You are in our prayers.

Diane Luchild

January 30, 2011

Blessings to you Martha, so sorry for the loss of your beloved Craig. To all family members and friends, I offer my deepest sympathy.

C.A. Mitts, III

January 30, 2011

My love and prayers to Martha and the family. I enjoyed knowing Craig and appreciated all my conversations with him over the years. I know he will be missed by Martha and the families. C.A. Mitts, III

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