Raymond O. Woods Jr.

WOODS, Raymond O., 86, of Gulfport, FL.,December 20, 1924 – May 27. 2011. Ray served in the US Army under General Patton in France and Germany. He built a 40 ft steel sailboat in his backyard which he was able to enjoy sailing for 8 years in Florida.

Ray is preceded in death by his son, Douglas.

He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Dottie; sons, R.D. Woods and David Woods; daughter-in-laws, Gemma and Pilar.

Memorial service held 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 6, 2011 at The Town Shores Clubhouse, 3210 59th Street South, Gulfport, FL 33707.

Private interment at Bay Pines National Cemetery, Bay Pines, FL.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Central Christian Church, 6161 22nd Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33710.

Arrangements were made under the direction of Garden Sanctuary Funeral Home, 7950 131st Street North, Seminole, FL 33776 / 727-391-0121.