William C. "Bud" Woodward, 92, Forrest, passed away at 12:40 am, Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Meadows Mennonite Retirement Community, Chenoa.

Funeral Service will be 10:00 am, Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury. Burial will follow at South Apostolic Christian Cemetery, Fairbury. Military rites will be accorded with the Forrest American Legion post. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service also at the memorial home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Family of William C. Woodward. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Mr. Woodward was born December 9, 1925, the son of Wesley and Caroline (Genzel) Woodward. He married Wanda L. Hedrick on March 16, 1953 in Jennings, MO. She preceded him in death on August 8, 2011.

He is survived by two daughters, Kristie Abromwitz, Las Vegas, NV., and Karla (Sam) Zimmerman, Fairbury; one son, Kyle (Patricia) Woodward, Roanoke. Also surviving are eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

He is also preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, three sisters, and a daughter, Kim Nichols.

Bud served in the Navy during World War II and the Marines during the Korean War. He owned and operated the Sunoco Gas Station in Fairbury for many years.

The family would like to extend a thank you to Dr. Benjamin Brewer and his staff as well as the Community Care Center for the wonderful care provided to their father.