Kevin Eugene Woodson was born on September 29, 1954 in West Union, Iowa, the son of John and Gladys (Richardson) Woodson. He grew up in the area and graduated from Oelwein High School in 1972. He was married and later divorced. They had two children a son, Kevin John and a daughter, Trishia. Kevin was very handy and enjoyed doing crafts, painting, and putting puzzles together of any kind. Kevin made many friends and enjoyed a big family and will be dearly missed by all.

            He is survived by his daughter, Trishia Kiel of Oelwein, Siblings, Patrica Nissen of Wauzeka, Wisconsin, Debra Welsh of Oelwein, Susan Kringlen of Oelwein, Mary Burgus of Wauzeka, Wisconsin, Kenny Woodson of Hawkeye, Iowa, James Woodson of Oelwein, Wanda Sargent of Tennessee and Janice Wurzer of West Union, Iowa; two grandchildren, Malayna and Garet Kiel and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Kevin John Woodson; two brothers, Jeff and John; a sister, Linn and his parents, John and Gladys.

            Funeral service will be 7:00 PM on Monday, April 19, 2010 at Geilenfeld Funeral Chapel in Oelwein, IA.  Friends may call from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Monday, prior to services at Geilenfeld Funeral Home.