Raymond N. Woodings, 80, US Army 11th Airbourne Veteran
Raymond N. Woodings, 80 of Lorain, died Friday, June 27, 2008 at Community Health Partners Regional Health Center in Lorain following a short illness.
Mr. Woodings was born in Washougal, WA on December 19, 1927, the son of the late Thomas and Mildred (nee Noderer) Woodings. He was a merchant marine and then enlisted in the US Army. He served in the 11th Airbourne and was stationed in occupied Japan.
Following 37 years of service, he retired as a chemical operator at B.F. Goodrich, nka Geon in Avon Lake.
Mr. Woodings is survived by sons Randy Woodings of Lorain, Bruce Woodings of Magnolia, TX., Jeffrey Woodings of Amherst, granddaughters Victoria Woodings of Houston, TX, Amanda Woodings of Lorain, Candance Woodings of Amherst, grandsons Matthew Woodings of Indianapolis, IN, Wesley Woodings of Amherst, a great grandson Drake Woodings of Indianapolis and a sister Betty Wurgler of Scio, OR.
He was preceded in death by his wife Jacqueline M. (nee Muir) Woodings in 2004, sisters Amelia Rodgers, Mary Burns, Doris Meyers, Elsie Kleir, brothers Thomas, Forrest, Joseph, and Donald Woodings.
Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 in Ridge Hill Memorial Park, 44805 North Ridge Road, Amherst Twp, with Rev. Mark Pemberton, pastor of the Amherst United Church of Christ, officiating.
Family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society 43099 N. Ridge Road Elyria, OH 44035.
The Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain is handling the arrangements.