Donald H. Woodson

May 23, 1933 - November 18, 2016

SSG US Army (Ret.) Donald H. Woodson of Florissant, MO Born May 23, 1933, asleep in Jesus November 18, 2016 Loving husband of 59 years to Ruth (nee: Mueller) Woodson. Dear father of Donald (Scherry) H. Woodson, Jr. of Grafton, IL, William (Cheryl) A. Woodson, Sr. of Florissant, MO and Sue L. Woodson-Dietrich of the home. Cherished grandfather to William (Lena) A. Woodson, Jr. of Elsberry, MO; Adam (Brittany) M. Woodson of Ellisville, MO; Daniel (Katie) P. Woodson of Moscow Mills, MO and Aaron J. Dietrich of the home. Beloved great-grandfather of Hailey and Briley King; Gavin and Peyton Woodson; Michael Skaggs, Jr.; Harmony and Elijah Woodson; Chase Monica and Elody Woodson. Cherished uncle, cousin and friend to many. Retired from US Army after 20 years active duty serving in: Hawaii, Alabama, Germany (3 tours), Italy, Fort Leonard Wood, MO and Fort Hood, TX; two tours of duty in Vietnam earning: Vietnam Service Medal, Army of Occupation Medal, Aircraft Crewman Badge, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal (5th award) and Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Army Commendation Medal. Also retired from McDonnell Douglas/Boeing as an aircraft mechanic. Lifelong member of the Lutheran Church, most recently at Blessed Savior Lutheran Church in Florissant, MO and former member of Salem Lutheran Church in Blackjack, MO where he served as an elder and member of Board Evangelism. Member of VFW Post 444, DAV and 145th Combat Aviation Battalion Association. Graduated from Riverview Gardens High School, class of 1952. VISITATION from 3-8 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 22nd at Buchholz Valley of Flowers Mortuary, 619 Rue St. Francois Street in Florissant, MO 63031 and at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23rd at Blessed Savior Lutheran Church, 2615 Shackelford Rd., Florissant, MO with services following. Interment to follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, 2900 Sheridan Rd., St. Louis, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Blessed Savior Lutheran Church or Concordia Seminary Student Fund, Clayton, MO. Online guestbook at buchholzmortuary.com. A BUCHHOLZ Mortuary Service.