A retired President of Kaskaskia College and former Kell and Odin School Superintendent has passed away at the age of 82. Raymond Woods died at his home on Saturday.
Woods began his education career as a teacher and coach for Shanafelt Consolidated School. He then served as Superintendent at Kell Grade School before becoming Superintendent at Odin School for 21 years. Woods resigned to take the President’s position at Kaskaskia College, a position he held for seven years.
Wood was also a trustee of the Odin Fire Department, one of the founders of the Odin Healthcare Center, and a trustee for Peaceful Valley Cemetery in Odin. He also served as chairman of the Marion County Democratic Party and was also a former Marion County Board member.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Irvin Macz Funeral Home at one Thursday afternoon, with visitation from 11 until the time of the service. Memorials may be made in Ray’s honor to the Peaceful Valley Cemetery in Odin or the donor’s choice.
You can see the complete obituary in the obituary section of WJBDradio.com.
