Benny Joe Woods Obituary (1941 - 2017)

Benny Joe Woods, 76, passed away April 7, 2017 at his home in Clinton, UT with family by his side. He was born March 16, 1941 in Okemah, OK to Harvey and Bessie Marie Ott Woods. He married Mabel Delaine Forrest in Cayucos, CA on January 10, 1969 and recently celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary.He moved to Bakersfield, CA shortly after he was born where he grew up and received his elementary education and graduated from Bakersfield High School. He worked for 22 years for Pacific Gas and Electric as a Natural Gas Specialist and with Amoco Oil and British Petroleum for 22 years as a Chemical field Guager. He honorably served our country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War in Okinawa, Japan.Benny loved wood working and used this skill to make furniture. He loved hunting and working with his guns. He loved to bowl and competed on several bowling teams. He was a hardworking man with an exceptional work ethic. He was loyal and a man of his word. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed making others laugh. He was a wonderful Husband and Devoted Father and a great provider for his family.The family would like to thank Summit Home Health Care and Hospice for their exceptional care provided to Benny.He is survived by his Wife: Delaine; Children: Ricky Lee, Robby Gene (Becky), Stephanie Lyn Weaver (Mike); 7 Grandchildren: Jordan, Christopher, Joshua, Alex, Aaliyah, Ella and Taylor; Siblings: Carole Ann Woods and Don Treat (Bobbie). He was proceeded in death by his Parents and Siblings: Harold Treat and Bonnie Wurtz.The family will gather together to honor his life in a private celebration.