Dennis Woodkirk

Dennis L. “Woody” Woodkirk, 79, of Greenfield died peacefully at his home on Friday, May 22.  He was born, December 06, 1946 in Carrollton to Kenneth and Mae (Hammon) Woodkirk.

He is survived by his daughter Amy (Richard) Woodkirk-Pohlman, his grandchildren, Dylan Pohlman and Alexis (Clayton) Pohlman, his sister, Cara Sue (Terry) Boynton his brothers Greg Woodkirk, Tom Woodkirk, and Ronnie (Lorraine) Woodkirk, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry Woodkirk and Larry Woodkirk.

Woody was very active in his community.  He was an avid Tiger sports fan and followed all the sports, serving on the football “chain gang” for many years.  He volunteered on the Greenfield Fire Protection District for 36 years attaining the rank of Lieutenant before his retirement.  He helped cook at the St. Michael’s Men’s Club annual pork chop meal as well as the Union Fish Fry. He enjoyed pitching horseshoes, hunting and playing cards, especially pinochle and rummy. He was always willing to help and will be missed by all that knew him.

As per his request, cremation rites will be accorded and no formal services will be held. Memorials are requested in his memory to the Greenfield Tiger Backers Booster Club, and can be mailed to Shields-Bishop Funeral Home, 604 Walnut St., Greenfield, IL. 62044.  Please leave a memory or condolence at shields-bishopfh.com.