Ernest Thomas Woods, 79, devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, of 5148 Nichols Run Rd, Limestone, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at Buffalo General Medical Center in Buffalo.
Born September 27, 1936 in Bradford, he was a son of the late Clarence Peter and Mary Rebecca (Mong) Woods.
On July 6, 1957 in the Derrick City United Methodist Church, he married Ernestine Johan (Frederick) Woods, who survives.
He was a 1955 graduate of Limestone High School. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in July of 1955 and was honorably discharged in 1959.
After his military service, he worked at Allegany Electronics and then to Bradford Corrugated Company, which later became Owens-Illinois. He then went to work for Corning Glass Works as an electrician for over 32 years and then retired from Dale Electronics. After his retirement, he established Woods Oil Co., Inc., which he continued to operate until the time of his death.
He was a member of the Bradford Moose Lodge, The Limestone Volunteer Fire Department, The N.R.A. and The United States Power Squadron, Southern Tier Chapter, where he also served a term as Commander.
He loved working out doors and fixing things around his house and property. He especially loved spending time with his dog, Chloe.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons Brad (Cindy) Woods, Michael (Melissa) Woods and Scott (Connie) Woods, of all of Limestone; six grandchildren, Christine Kriner, Autumn Woods, Katelyn Woods, Adam Woods, Jacob Woods and Dakota Woods; two great grandchildren, Hailey Kriner and Nathan Kriner and several nieces and nephews, including James Woods and Penny Lattery and their families.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James Woods.
Family will be receiving friends from 1-2 PM, Saturday, June 18, 2016 in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc., East Main Street, where a memorial service will be held at 2 PM with Rev. Seth McClymonds, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, officiating. Memorial contributions, if desired, can be made to the Limestone Volunteer Fire Department, The U.S. Power Squadron or the charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com