Richard Raymond Woodcock

Richard Raymond Woodcock, 91, of Ozark, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, Dec. 15, 1934, to Ralph and Zoe Woodcock.
 
He grew up in Indianola, Iowa. He attended Indianola High School, Simpson College, and The University of Nebraska where he graduated with a degree in geology. He married Joyce Miller in 1957 and had four children. He owned Bellwood construction company in Indianola for many years. 
He married Shirley Wilson in 1996 in Nixa.  He maintained a close relationship with his stepdaughter, Karen Hughlett and her husband, Rick. 
 
He was preceded in death by parents and his wife, Shirley Woodcock.
 
He is survived by his four children, Julie Collette, Susan Mohini Kane, Doug Woodcock, and David Woodcock; one sister, Deanna Ginn and one brother, Joe Woodcock.
 
A celebration of life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28, at the Eastlawn Funeral Home, 2244 East Pythian St., Springfield, 
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the animal charity of your choice.
 
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