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Donald Doral Woodworth ”Woody”, age 86, of Oakland, IL, went to be with the Lord, October 31, 2024, at Charleston Rehabilitation and Health Center.
Don was born December 6, 1937, in Allerton, IL, to Doral Everett and Helen Esther (Apple) Woodworth. He married Evelyn Kay Stark, the Love of his Life, at the Oakland Christian Church on June 1, 1958. She preceded him in death after 65 years of marriage.
He is survived by three children: Debora Timmons of Charleston, IL, Darla (Les) Combs of Charleston, IL, and Doral Edward (Janice) Woodworth of Arcola, IL; two sisters: Kay Morgan of Greentop, MO, and Vickie Andersen of Phelps, WI; six grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a daughter: Kay Ann Blake, and a sister, Ida Katherine Woodworth.
Don farmed in his younger years, then owned and operated Donnie’s DX/Sunoco. He worked for Miller Grain as a truck driver and later as a mechanic with his son at Woodworth Automotive. Donnie owned Woody’s Shoe Repair and later had a Chainsaw Repair Shop. Don was a member of the Oakland Christian Church, where he served both as deacon and elder for many years. He also served his community as a volunteer firefighter for over thirty years. He enjoyed gardening, camping, fishing, splitting wood and cutting trees, swimming, and going to auctions. He especially loved spending time with his kids, grandkids, and great grandkids.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to noon at Krabel Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at noon following the visitation. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. For those who wish, donations in Woody’s memory may be made to the Oakland Fire Protection District.
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215 E. Main Street
Oakland, IL 61943
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215 E. Main Street
Oakland, IL 61943
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Oakland, IL 61943
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215 E. Main St., Oakland, IL 61943 • Phone: (217) 346-2121
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