SR0641 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Jess O. Woodman, Jr. of Godfrey, who passed away on June 6, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Jess Woodman, Jr. was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 24, 1932 to Jess O., Sr. and Irene Marie (nee Deorio) Woodman; he served in the United States Navy during the Korean War; he was married to the former Peggy Means for 26 years until her passing; he married Amy Ensley on June 9, 1978; and

WHEREAS, Following in his father's footsteps, Jess Woodman, Jr. became a collision repair specialist, working at area dealerships and then opening Custom Auto Body and later, Woodman Auto Body in Alton; after retiring from the collision business, he worked as a claims adjuster with Sentry Insurance Company; after retirement, he managed the Bethalto Wash-N-Go for 11 years; and

WHEREAS, Jess Woodman, Jr. was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Alton; as a young man, he was a boxer; he drag raced throughout the Midwest and enjoyed street rodding and membership in the FBI (Fat Boys of IL); and

WHEREAS, Jess Woodman, Jr. was preceded in death by his first wife, Peggy; his 2 brothers, Paul and Bill Woodman; and his son, Danny L. Woodman; and

WHEREAS, Jess Woodman, Jr. is survived by his wife, Amy; his children, Jess H. Woodman (Ginger), Stacie R. Woodman, Darrell R. Woodman (Linnette), and Theresa Taylor (David); his grandchildren, Chad (Meredith), Ryan (Samantha), Luke, and Emma Woodman, Justin Skurat, and Bethany and Crystal Woodman; his great-grandchildren, Clay, Elle, Owen, Lilly, and Kailey Woodman, Makaylah Harrington, and Silas Skurat; and his 3 sisters, Shirley Lyerla, Irene Besaw, and Dina Reed; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Jess O. Woodman, Jr., and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Jess Woodman, Jr. as an expression of our deepest sympathy.