Ernest Norman Woods, age 89, of 1310 South 18th Street, Quincy died on Monday, August 29, 2011 in Sunset Home. He was born on February 20, 1922 in Hunnewell, Missouri, the son of Lester Alexander and Beulah (Crystal) Woods. He married Thelma Jean Crist on October 12, 1940 in Palmyra, Missouri. She preceded in him death on November 26, 2010.

Ernest served in the Army from 1944 – 1947. He was a machinist. He was employed at Electric Wheel and Gardner Denver retiring in 1970 for health related reasons. Ernest loved to camp and travel. He often traveled to Colorado and Wyoming.

He is survived by:
FIVE CHILDREN: Ernie Woods and his wife Betty, Bud Woods and his wife Margie, Carole Smith, Janet Nick, and Linda Speer all of Quincy.
Numerous Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, & Great Great Grandchildren also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Thelma Jean.

Cremation rights have been accorded. There are no services planned at this time. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.