Jack Woods

Air Force Veteran, Photographer, and devoted Christian, Jack Woods, age 96, of Cincinnati, passed away Saturday, June 6th, 2020 at his home. He was born on July 2nd, 1923 and was raised by George and Louise Applegate. Like so many from his generation, Jack answered the call to duty and served in the Army Air Corp in both active duty and military reserves from 1941 to 1967. While stationed in Germany, Jack flew over 450 air missions, directing enemy fire, over enemy lines in lite aircraft at low altitude. He continued his flight missions in the Korean War while stationed in South Korea. During Vietnam, he used his expertise and leadership as a helicopter instructor to mentor and train other soldiers. Jack received seven Air Medals as well as many other commendations throughout his distinguished military career, placing his mark on history by helping to defeat the enemies of peace and liberty. Jack was a dedicated and loyal man. He opened his own Photography business, Jack Woods Photography, and worked hard for over 50 years. He brought the same level of commitment to teaching Sunday School and serving the church. Jack was a doting and adoring husband to Geraldine, who he would have done anything for. Together they were able to travel the world, but were especially fond of their trips to Hawaii and being able to participate in missions work. Jack will be remembered as a teacher, mentor, pilot, photographer, Christ-follower, and a Sarris Chocolate fanatic. Jack was preceded in death by his parents George and Louise Applegate, brothers George Applegate and David Applegate, and sister in law Phyllis Applegate. Jack is survived by his wife of 77 years, Geraldine Woods (Casterline), children Richard Woods (Terri), Jack D. Woods (Donna), and Janice Putnam (Bobby), grandchildren Jack Loren Woods (Shellie), Bill Roberts, Wendy Ferron (Bobby), Brent Roberts (Vanessa), Jeremy Woods (Sophia), Leslie Woods, Melissa Woods, and Nikki Woods, 14 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, sisters Judy Bilak (Mike) and Lorene Mueller, sister-in-law Fran Applegate, and numerous nieces and nephews and friends. To help the family celebrate his life, you are invited to share during a Life Celebration Service on Friday, June 19th, 2020 at 5:00 pm at Tri County Assembly (7350 Dixie Hwy, Fairfield, OH 45014). Please use Jack's online Book of Memories to share photos, condolences, and memories on his tribute wall. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Assemblies of God World Missions (1445 N Boonville Ave, Springfield, MO 65802) or plant a memorial tree in memory of Jack at www.ConnerAndKoch.com. Copyright Notice © 2019 (Conner & Koch Life Celebration Home) ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. This obituary is a work protected under international and federal Copyright Laws and Treaties. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution or use of this material is prohibited. No part of this compiled work may be reproduced, altered or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system without express written permission from the author. The author hereby grants the newspaper the right to publish the complied work on the dates and location provided in the submission details and further grants to the newspaper the right to reproduce the work electronically in any website or digital medium owned or controlled by the newspaper provided the copy is not altered or modified in any way. The funeral home's website domain must accompany any reproduction of the work. The work must not be used for or by any person for direct commercialized gain in competition with the author, the funeral home, or their respective businesses. Privacy Disclaimer The information contained in this Book of Memories is intended solely for the private use of the families and friends of the deceased to support each other and honor, respect and pay tribute to the memory of the deceased. Any and all other use is strictly prohibited. Without limiting the foregoing, any reproduction, distribution of the information contained herein, nor any contact or solicitation of any person identified in this work, nor any attempt to use the information in the work is prohibited.

Jack Woods

July 2, 1923 - June 6, 2020