George H. Woodcock, 90, died on June 19, 2014 at Riddle Village where he and his wife Ann lived for 15 years. Prior to that they lived in Glen Mills for many decades.
He retired from Acme Markets in 1982 as a District Manager. He started his lifetime career with Acme as a meat cutter, was promoted to meat manager, then to a Store Manager and finally to District Manager. A true American success story.
He was a lifetime member of the Rotary Club in both Delaware and Chester counties and served as President of his local Rotary. He was golfer, winning many tournaments at Riddle Village. He and his wife Ann spent their winters in Florida for many decades after retiring at age 55 and traveled the country in their RV playing golf along the way. He was an avid car guy and is remembered by his family as being handy and able to fix just about anything. After his wife died, 7 years ago his dog Roger, the miniature Schnauzer, became his loyal companion.
Survived by his children, Carol Woodcock Aitken (Late Dr. F. Kenneth Aitken), of Chadds Ford, PA and Kenneth W. Woodcock (Joann) of West Grove, PA; his sister, Janet Simmons; his grandchildren, Debbie Clasen, Heather Brookins, Christopher Woodcock and Kim Woodcock; also survived by nieces and nephews.
Burial Rite and Eucharist: 10:30 AM - June 28, 2014 at St. John's Episcopal Church, 576 Concord Rd, Glen Mills, PA 19342. Refreshments will be served after the service at Riddle Village in the Astor Room from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM.
Memorial gifts to St. John's Episcopal Church to be used in Central America for relief work in lieu of flowers.