Charles Lester Woods

WOODS, Charles Lester “Chuck”, age 78, of Oakwood, passed away Saturday August 18, 2007 at Hospice of Dayton following a brief illness. Chuck was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Nina, in 2005 to whom he was married for 57 years. Chuck is survived by his daughters, Christine (Tim) Taylor and Jennifer (Ken) Samoly, both of Chagrin Falls, OH; son, James (Peggy) Woods of Fairfield, OH; 7 grandsons; 1 granddaughter and 2 great-granddaughters. Chuck graduated from Springfield High School and received an associate’s degree from Wittenberg College. He worked at, and eventually became owner and CEO of the Anchor Rubber Company for 55 years. Chuck and Nina were active supporters and board members of the arts and nature in the Dayton area including the Dayton Opera, Dayton Art Institute, the Schuster Center, Aullwood Center, and Smith Gardens. Chuck was also on the board of directors of Sinclair Community College, and was the founding director of the Miami Valley Crimestoppers. Chuck was a long time member of the Masonic Temple of Dayton and the Shriners. Chuck and Nina enjoyed traveling to many places around the world, including trips with the Oakwood Sister City organization and the Shriners. Most recently Chuck tutored at Oakview Elementary School through the Miami Valley Literacy Council. He would often say that the time he spent with his assigned students was the highlight of his week. Chuck will be remembered for his smile and humor, his generosity of money and time, and his devotion to his wife, and family. He will be greatly missed. Visitation will be from 2:00 – 4:00 PM, August 25, 2007 at the Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering, with Masonic services at 3:50 PM followed by funeral services at 4:00 PM. Contributions may be made to the Miami Valley Literacy Council, 18 W. First St., Dayton, OH 45402 or the Woodland Mausoleum Beautification Fund, 118 Woodland Ave., Dayton, OH 45409. Condolences may be visited thru the website at www.routsong.com.

Funeral Home:
Kettering Routsong Funeral Home
2100 E. Stroop Rd.
Kettering, OH
US 45429