A funeral will be held Saturday, August 9, 2025 for 81-year-old Michael L. Woods of Chester, Illinois, who passed away at 10:32 a.m., Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation in Chester, Illinois.
He was born February 12, 1944 in Knoxville, Tenn. to Lewis G. and Agnes E. (nee Hilmes) Woodsin who both preceded him in death.
Michael married Beverly Jane Crawford on February 14, 1969; she preceded him in death on May 26, 2024.
He is survived by four children: Michael E. Woods of Chester, James Todd Woods of Florissant, Mo.,
Angela Michelle (Phillip) Taylor of Columbia, Ill., and Amber (Tyson) Search of Columbia, Ill.; four
siblings: Pat (Sharee) Woods of Aurora, Mo., Kathy Oldham of Springfield, Mo., Wayne (Lisa) Woods of Republic, Mo., and Dwayne (Joyce) Woods of Springfield, Mo.; seven grandchildren: Justin (Kaitlynn) Woods, Eathan Thompson, Brady Woods, Reese Taylor, Josey Taylor, Reagan Search and Hudson Search; three great grandchildren: Miles Belton, Romann Woods and Rilley Mae Woods; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a brother: Timothy Woods and a grandson: Brandon Woods.
He had worked as a crew foreman for Morton Building for 37 years.
Michael was a member of Grace Church Ministries in Chester.
He was a family man and loved to spend time with his grandchildren.
He was a United States Airforce Vietnam Veteran.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. – 12 noon Saturday, August 9, 2025 at the Pechacek Funeral Homes in Chester.
A funeral for 81-year-old Michael L. Woods of Chester will be held at 12 noon Saturday, August 9, 2025 at the Pechacek Funeral Homes in Chester. Dr. James Krieg will officiate.
Inurnment will be held at a future date at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri.
Memorials may be made to Songs 4 Soldiers.