United States Air Force Veteran John "Doug" Woods, 90, of Madisonville, KY passed away at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehab in Madisonville.

He was born on August 25, 1929 in Richmond, KY to the late Viola Foster Woods and John Dabney Woods. He was a graduate of Madison County High School and attended Eastern Kentucky University. Doug retired from Atmos Energy after forty plus years and was an umpire for the little league baseball games in Madisonville. He was a lifelong member of the American Legion Post 6 where he served on many committees including finance officer for many years and was a member of the Elks Lodge. He attended Hall Street Apostolic Church. Doug was an avid bowler and golfer. He was lovingly known as Grandpa to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-three years, Freda Woods; and several sisters.

Survivors include his daughters, Debra (Tondra) Daugherty and Pamela Ivy both of Madisonville; granddaughter, Tifani (Dustin) Daugherty Morgan of Beechmont, KY; grandsons, Kevin Perkins, his fiancee', Crystal of Henderson, KY, Joseph (Olivia) Ivy of Hanson, KY, Dylan Daugherty of Baltimore, MD; great-grandsons, Hudson Morgan of Beechmont and twins, Asher and Grayson Ivy of Hanson; and his great-granddaughter, Alison Morgan of Beechmont.

A private graveside service will be held for he and his wife, Freda on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at Grapevine Cemetery in Madisonville with Pastor Bobby Todd officiating and Pastor Dustin Lee assisting. A military honors service will be conducted by the Hopkins County Honor Guard at a later date.