CHARLES WOODWORTH

November 13, 2019

Charles David Woodworth, 85, died October 30, 2019 at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, IL. He was born November 15, 1933 in Ewing, MO., the son of Virgil and Elsie Decker Woodworth. He was married to Judith Elaine Shores October 4, 1963 at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. She passed away on December 26, 2004.

Mr. Woodworth served in the United States Army for 26 years. He was in the branch of the special forces as a Green Beret. Charles also taught school at Lewistown, Mo. for two years. He loved spending time with family and friends and enjoyed coming up with fun games to play at Christmas when everyone was together. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Canton.

He is survived by his sons; Rick Spurgeon and his wife Angela, Dave Woodworth and his wife Cynthia, and Joe Woodworth and his wife Christina all of Canton. One daughter, Cindy Creameans of Hannibal; two sisters Gerry (Donald) Dehner of Hannibal and Norma (Fred) Taylor of Bull Shoals, AR. Also, four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife Judy Woodworth, one daughter Lisa Downs, his parents, one brother Robert and two sisters Lola and Mary.

Funeral Services were held November 2, 2019 at the Davis Funeral Home in Canton with Sherry McDaniel officiating. Visitation was held prior to services. Music: "The Green Berets", "In The Garden" and "Amazing Grace". Pallbearers: Donald Shores, Bruce Vannoy, Rodney Farr, Roy McSorley, Larry Caldwell, Steven Blumke

Burial with Military Honors will be in Forest Grove Cemetery in Canton.?

The family suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society.

Online condolences may be left at www.davis-fh.com

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