James V Woodley, Sr. Obituary (1919

James V. Woodley, Sr., 96, of Coloma, MI, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2015 at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville, MI. He was born on July 28, 1919 to Charles A. and Mabel Woodley in Benton Harbor, MI. Married Betty L. Orlasky on August 10, 1940. She preceded him in death along with son, Jerry R. Woodley. He is survived by son, James V. (Pattie Livingston) Woodley Jr. of Wassila, AK; daughter, Jill Davis of Coloma, MI; daughter-in-law, Wanda Woodley of Coloma, MI; longtime friend of family, Mary Woodley of St. Joseph, MI; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. James was a World War II and Korean War Veteran. He was a Fireman for Benton Harbor Fire Department, a part-time Policeman for Benton Township. He was also an electrician and a member of IBEW Local 153. He was a member and former Grand Master of Coloma Masonic Lodge. James lived a wonderful life, did everything he ever wanted to and went every place he wanted to go. He had no regrets in his life. Graveside services will be held at 1 pm on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at Crystal Springs Cemetery, Benton Harbor, MI. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hanson Hospice Center, 4382 Cleveland Ave., Stevensville, MI 49127. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan.