James Leroy “Jim” Woodcock, 54, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away October 4, 2021, at Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk, Nebraska. Jim was born February 12, 1967 to Gary and Geraldine (Fahnholz) Woodcock in North Platte.
Jim attended North Platte Public Schools, graduating with the class of 1986. He worked at Motel 6, Mentzer’s Oil, Union Pacific Railroad, Walmart and then worked with his family at Fahnholz Septic. On May 13, 1995, Jim married Tara Dimmitt in North Platte. The couple purchased Fahnholz Septic and continue to operate this family business. He enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He loved tinkering with things.
Jim is survived by his wife Tara of North Platte; grandmother, Leona Fahnholz, North Platte; 3 children, Brandon Watson, Andrew (Ashley) Woodcock, and Erica Woodcock, all of North Platte; grandchildren, Camden Watson, Rylan Watson, Lilith Woodcock and 3 additional babies on the way; sister, Brenda Dimmitt, North Platte; along with numerous other family members and many friends.
He is preceded in death by his grandfather Richard Fahnholz; parents, Gary and Geraldine Woodcock.
A memorial has been established in his name.
Funeral service will be 2:00 P.M., Monday, October 11, 2021, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church with Rev. Daniel Ramsey officiating. Burial will follow at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens, North Platte. Visitation will be noon – 6:00 P.M., Sunday, October 10, at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home.
For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed via the Adams and Swanson Funeral Home Facebook page. Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.