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Dale Woodson, Jr.

Dale Woodson Jr., 71, of Prescott died Tuesday, December 29, 1998, at his home.

Mr. Woodson was born June 3, 1927, in Deanieville to Dale and Sallie Burns Woodson. He was a retired freelance consultant. Following a long and distinguished career spanning more than 33 years at E.I. Dupont, he remained active in business affairs until his untimely death. He was a member of Sweet Home Baptist Church of Prescott, a Mason, a 32nd degree Mason, a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, having served as 1st Lt. and earning the Bronze Star for Valor. He was preceded in death by his parents. He had a big heart and tried to do all he could for his loved ones and others. For this he will be remembered.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Kay Woodson of Prescott; one son, Dale Woodson III of North Little Rock; three daughters, Claudine Woodson of North Little Rock, Judy McNeill of Hudson, Ohio, and Sarah Young of Pleasanton, Calif.; and seven grandchildren, Jennifer, Katie, Eric, Adam, Brooke, Ashley and Christen.

Funeral services were Thursday, December 31, at Sweet Home Baptist Church with Rev. Jessie W. McAdams officiating. Burial was in Sweet Home Cemetery under the direction of Brazzel/Cornish Funeral Home of Prescott.