James Woodrow Wilson

He was preceded in death by his parents, John James and Caroline McCallon Wilson; and his sisters, Minibell, Marie, and Crystelle.

His survivors include his wife of 61 years, Alixe L.; daughter, Karen and husband Jim Kahrl; son, James L. and wife Nancy; daughter, Pamela Wilson; grandchildren, Chrissy Brody, Fritz Kahrl, and Catherine Wilson; as well as 9 nieces and nephews.

Jim Woody had a BA from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1935, a BS in Chemical Engineering from University of Texas at Austin in 1939 and an MS in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University in 1941.

He was an instructor at Texas A&M University 1941-1942, on active duty in the Navy 1942-1946, an instructor of Chemical Engineering at Columbia University 1946-1949.

From 1949-1976, he was Professor of Chemical Engineering and Math at the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA, retiring as a Professor Emeritus. From 1977-1983, he was a part-time math instructor at SAC. He retired as Commander from the U.S. Naval Reserve in 1969.

While in California he was on the Del Rey Oaks city council 1953-1974, and mayor 1958-1966. In San Antonio he was active in the NSAH Lions Club from 1980 and enjoyed a good game of bridge with friends.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to: Texas Lions Camp, P.O. Box 290247, Kerrville, TX 78029-0247 or VistaCare Hospice Foundation, 5815 Callaghan Road, Suite 102, San Antonio, TX 78228.

The family would like to express special thanks to Dr. Melissa Isbell, the personnel of Renal Associates, the Kidney Treatment Center NW, Methodist Hospital, Mariner Health, and VistaCare.