Kenneth Slade Woods

June 28, 1943 - August 19, 2021

Kenneth Slade Woods, 78, of Napoleon, Ohio died unexpectedly on Thursday, August 19th, 2021, at his residence. He was born June 28, 1943, in Passaic, NJ to the late William and Florence (Enholm) Woods. He graduated from Bowling Green High School and enlisted in the United States Army, where he served for 2 years. On January 30, 1988, he married Vicki (Bertz) Woods in Napoleon, Ohio. Ken owned and operated Wood’s Auto Supply, part of the NAPA Corporation, in Napoleon for over 50 years. He was a workaholic but enjoyed spending time at Hilton Head and golfing. He also helped coach youth soccer and little league. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Napoleon, where he enjoyed greeting with his wife, Vicki. Ken never lost his personality, even after his multi-year Alzheimer’s diagnosis. He still had a happy demeanor and smiling face. He always had a way with kids and still loved spending time with his grandkids, enjoying them to the very last. Ken is also survived by his children; Kevin (Elizabeth) Woods, Kirk (Kim) Woods, Amanda (Jody) Campbell, Rachel Toukan, Kristina (Uli) Keiper; grandchildren, Tamara, Kyran, Kayli, Shwan, Alexis, Kaleb, Parker, Carson, Isabella, Gabriel, Adam, Taylor, Preston and Hanna; great grandson, Graylen; and siblings, Larry (Claudia) Woods and Sallee (Joe) Dildine. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 24th at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Napoleon. Interment will be held at a later date in Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday from 2-7 p.m. at Rodenberger-Gray Funeral Home, Napoleon, and Tuesday from 10-11 a.m. at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Henry County 4-H Endowment or St. Paul Lutheran School Tuition Assistance Fund. Online condolences may be made at www.rodenbergergray.com