John R. Woods, 78, of Lafayette died Monday, September 29, 2014 at his home. He was born May 24, 1936, in Lafayette to the late John and Olive Woods. John graduated from West Lafayette High School in 1954 and served in the United States Marine Corps from 1954 to 1957. John worked on the Purdue Police Department for 32 years and served as Chief from 1978 until his retirement in 1991. He was a member of The Ouiatenon Sportsman Club, American Legion Post #11 and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Surviving are his children Gregory A. Woods of West Lafayette, David R. Woods (Misti) of Lafayette, Gretchen S. Woods of Lafayette, grandchildren Sarah, Scott, Josh, Cora, Keegan and Carlie Woods. Also survivng are sisters Patricia Wiley of Indianapolis, Jobyna Sandy of Bowie, MD and his companion Denise Anderson-Laws of Lafayette. There will be no service.