David R. Woodward age 54, of Quincy died on Monday, July 13, 2020 at 11:17 a.m. in St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO. David was born in Quincy on October 23, 1965, a son of Marion Dale Woodward and Leta (Garnett) Dodd.

He was a 1984 graduate of Quincy High School and had completed CMA. He had most recently worked as a phlebotomist at the American Red Cross and for many years was a cross country truck driver.

He had served in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy.

He was a member of Calvary Tabernacle.

David enjoyed being with his family, especially his grandson Gabriel who he loved watching the Star Wars movies with. David was known as a prankster. He liked fishing and his pet dog Tippy.

Survivors include his mom, Leta of Quincy; his daughter Kristina (Andrew) Ferguson; his grandson Gabriel Ferguson; brother Kevin Woodward of Chicago; sister, Kay Dodd of Quincy; a half-sister, Deborah (Gene) Guthrie and a half-brother, Jason (Missy) Woodward. Nieces and nephews survive, including Kaitlyn Dodd and Tim Monetti.

He was preceded in death by his dad, his grandparents, and a half-sister, Delores Jean Reed.

Cremation rites will be accorded. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. officiated by Pastor Brandon Mize of the Calvary Tabernacle, services being held in the River of Life Church, 2901 Payson Road. Memorials are suggested to Gabriel’s Education Fund or to Blessing Cancer Center.