William Eugene "Woody" Woods

William Eugene “Woody” Wood, 70, of Pierce City, entered eternal rest on Monday, March 2, 2026, Cox-Monett Hospital in Monett. He was born in Monett, on Saturday, Dec. 31, 1955; son of Robert E. and Deloris Yvonne (Shore) Wood. He attended Pierce City High School. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1974 where he served during the Vietnam War on an aircraft carrier for three years. He had many jobs in his lifetime, EMT/Paramedic, Little Tykes, a mortician, hotel night audit in Branson, and graphic art designer. He moved back to Pierce City in 2011, where he worked at Monett Wal-Mart.

He enjoyed life and being with his family and friends. He adored his nieces and nephews and the times he spent with them. He loved his son and granddaughter, who affectionately called him Papa Woody. He loved to grill, work in his greenhouse, golf, and trout fish on opening day with the guys. 

Surviving are his mother, Yvonne Wood, of Pierce City; sister, Pam (Joe) Boman, of Pierce City; son, Dustin Wood (Addie and her daughter, Evie), of Arkansas; aunt, Freeda Winton, of Pierce City, and Larry Roller, of Monett; nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his Dad, Robert Wood; grandparents, John and Jessie Shore and Jeff and Lorene Wood; aunts and uncles, Bernice and Bill Heeter, Gary Winton, Lee Roy Wood, and Sue Roller; cousins; and his beloved dog, Shiloh.

The family received friends from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, March 8, at Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City.

Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Monday, March 9, at Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City,with Pastor Doug Gripka officiating. Burial, with full Military Honors, followed at Pierce City Cemetery in Pierce City. 

Memorials may be made to the Mt. Vernon Veteran's Home in care of the funeral home. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.lakinfuneralhome.com.