Homer Clark Woody
June 1, 1937 ~ January 23, 2023
Homer Clark Woody, age 85, of Palestine, Texas, was called home to live with his loving Lord and Savior on Monday, the 23rd day of January 2023. Mr. Woody was born on the 1st day of June 1937, in Palestine, Texas, to parents Fred T. Woody and Lorine Morrow Woody.
Mr. Woody grew up in Palestine, Texas and attended Alamo, Rusk, the old Reagan Jr. High School, and the old Palestine High School. His patriotism was vibrant; he loved this country and served in the United States Army from August 1955 to August 1958 before becoming a disabled Veteran.
Upon returning home from his time in the service, Mr. Woody worked at Palestine Telephone Company where he met the love of his life Della Sue Tillman and married in 1959. Mr. Woody had one son he loved dearly, Randy Woody. He also worked at Winzen International, launching high altitude research balloons in Palestine, Texas. At the age of 55 he retired from National Center for Atmospheric Research and bought a farm four miles North of Palestine. The farm became a gathering place for his family.
Mr. Woody attended Grace Methodist Church, Brushy Creek United Methodist Church, Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church, and Westwood United Methodist Church throughout his life. He dedicated his heart to the Lord many years ago. He was an all-around great guy with a quick wit and a humorous personality. His family, grandchild, and great grandchildren were his world. Mr. Woody was genuinely loved by many people and will be greatly missed.
He joins in Heaven his son, Randy Woody, parents Fred T. Woody and Lorine Morrow Woody, and his brother Joe Mac Woody.
Mr. Woody is survived by his precious wife of 64 years, Sue Tillman Woody; sister, Freddie Herrington; grandson, Thomas Woody and wife Kaysie; great grandchildren, Halle Woody and Levi Woody, along with a host friends.
A graveside service to celebrate Homer Woody's life is to be conducted at ten o'clock in the morning on Friday, the 27th day of January 2023 at Brushy Creek Cemetery with Rev. David Daviss officiating.
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from five o'clock until seven o'clock in the evening, on Thursday, the 26th day of January 2023 at Rhone Funeral Home.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Westwood United Methodist Church, 110 Ridgewood Dr, Palestine, TX 75803, or Brushy Creek Cemetery.
Graveside services for Homer Clark Woody are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Highway 19, Palestine, Texas.
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Mr. Woody and his lovely wife were good friends of MCMullen Tax Service. I appreciated his service to our country and his steadfast care he provided to his wife these last several years. This saddens us deeply and we were shocked to read this obituary. Good man.
John Wisener
Mr. Woody and his lovely wife were good friends of MCMullen Tax Service. I appreciated his service to our country and his steadfast care he provided to his wife these last several years. This saddens us deeply and we were shocked to read this obituary. Good man.
John Wisener
Homer was so loved and will be missed. We are so sorry. Sending love, hugs and prayers to his family and friends. Rest in Peace 💙ðŸ™ðŸ»âœï¸
Love Steve & Kim LeGard
Homer was a very special friend to us. He was our adopted brother without the paperwork. We loved meeting him at Denny’s early hours on Monday and Fridays. He will greatly be missed.
Love you, Fern and Butch
Thomas and family, our love and prayers are with you and your family. Homer was a wonderful, caring person who will be missed. A true Christian.
The Radford Family
Homer was such a wonderful part of our family’s life. Both Homer and Sue were like a second set of parents to me and my sisters. His laughter and presence will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with Sue and family.
Kim Ingram Morrow
I was privileged to work with Homer at the National Scientific Balloon Facility from 1983 until his retirement and always found him to be honest, competent and dedicated to his work. He was an asset to the facility and to his fellow workers.
We both have known Homer for many years. A wonderful person who cared so much for his family, friends and country. We will miss him. John and Janice Estes
Sue & Family, I remember going to the P patch.
Visiting. Petting Homer’s pet cows. Taxes annually. I’m praying for you. With deepest sympathy. Homer was truly a sweet strong Christian man. Always, Kay Krebs
I was so sorry to see that Homer had passed. I will always remember him as a man who had a smile on his face and something witty to say. He was always upbeat. He was a very good man who we will always fondly remember. We will have the family in our prayers.
Sue , I’m so sorry to hear of Homer’s passing. I remember when you all lived next door on Gardner Dr. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Barbara Kirkwood Worley
Benny and I are sad hearing of Homer’s passing. He was so devoted to his family and sad to think of how Sue is now without her champion. We loved them both!
We will miss you Homer,, Especially our visits at Dennys. Thanks for your service, You will always be remembered,
May God bless the family of Homer Woody. He was a very nice man and treated me fantastic.
In 1981, on the day that I interviewed at the National Scientific Balloon Facility, Homer was the first to greet me and said to me, “If I can do this job, so can you”. I thought that was a very wonderful way for a person of his character to comfort a new employee. What a guy.
Victor N. Davison
Gary and I enjoyed getting to know Homer and Sue while pastoring at Westwood Methodist. Homer was always willing to lend a helping hand when needed and willing to support all special offerings taken. He was a good man and took good care of Sue. My love and prayers go out to the family and dear friends.
Homer not only loved his family and friends, but he loved his church, Westwood Methodist. There was hardly anything that he couldn’t do to help around the property, or to guide important decisions about church business and opportunities. I would imagine that he was that type of church member in the other churches he was a member of. He especially took good care of Sue as long as he could. His love for others will last for eternity. Meg Taylor, former pastor.
Homer was one of a kind. I worked with him for over 20 years at the National Scientific Balloon Facility. I had lunch with him at the Catfish King in Jacksonville late last year. He was full of life and he will be sorely missed. Prayers for his family. ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™
So sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for the loss of a great friend of many years. Glad we got to visit a few weeks ago. It added to our many memories and a lot of miles we travelled together. See you later, Homer.
Sue, I just saw this as I was sending a birthday wish to Homer. I am so very sorry for your loss. Homer, like his sweet mother, was just a special person. I was blessed to call him a friend for so many years. Sending you love, hugs, and prayers. Nancy