Elbert John Woods

Elbert John Woods, age 84, of DuQuoin, IL departed this earth on Thursday, October 16, 2003 in the Marshall Browning Hospital in DuQuoin, IL at 3:53 p.m.

Elbert was born in St. Johns, IL on June 29, 1919 the son of William and Lovie (McChristian) Woods.  He married Mildred Mildred Taylor on December 1, 1970 and she preceded him death.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II and retired from Phelps-Dodge in DuQuoin, IL.  Elbert was a member of the Smith Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Elbert leaves to cherish a daughter, Lois Bardo of Sparta, IL, 3 grandchildren, Sandra Brown of DuQuoin, IL, Calvin Hinton, of Sparta, and Willie "Ben" Hinton of Gulf Port, MS. 10 great-grandchildren, Kelvin Quinn, Calvin Hinton II, Shaunda Brown, Shakeela Brown, Sierra Brown, Desmond Bass, Corinthia Hinton, Gary Hinton, Benjamin Hinton, and Shuretta Oatis and 6 great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Mildred, a sister, Argola Woods Jackson, 2 brothers, William "Bill" Woods Jr. and Walter "Chink" Woods.

Funeral services were held at the Pyatt-Harrawood & Epplin Funeral Home, 138 East Perry, DuQuoin, IL on Monday, October 20, 2003 at 1:00 p.m with Rev. Leon Kelly officiating.  Interment was in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in DuQuoin, IL.

Visitation was held at the funeral home the morning of the service from 10:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m.

Memorials may be made to the Gold Plate Program.

