John William Woods

Background

Woods, John William was born on December 10, 1912 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Son of John George and Eugenia (Smith) Woods.

Education

Bachelor of Science, North Texas State University, 1951. Master of Education, North Texas State University, 1952. Juris Doctor, St. Mary's University, San Antonio, 1967.

Postgraduate, Fresno State College, 1952. Postgraduate, West Texas State University, 1959.

Career

Teacher, Corcoran, California, 1952-1953; Teacher, Pampa, Texas, 1953-1963; Teacher, Harlandale School District, San Antonio, 1963-1967; practicing attorney, Amarillo, Texas, 1967-1968; county attorney, Sherman County, Texas, 1969-1972; county judge, Sherman County, Texas, 1988, retired; justice of peace, 1975-1988; private practice,, Stratford, Texas, 1968-1995; retired,, 1995.

Achievements

• John William Woods has been listed as a reputable lawyer, judge by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served to ensign United States Navy, 1930-1947, European Theatre of Operations. Member Texas Bar Association, Amarillo Bar Association, American Legion, Masons, Shriners, Scottish Rite, York Rite.

Connections

Married Gertie Leona Parker, April 15, 1954.

Father:

John George Woods

Mother:

Eugenia (Smith) Woods

Spouse:

Gertie Leona Parker