Celebrating the life of
William Henry Woods, Jr.
June 15, 1955 - October 15, 2010
SAVANNAH – William Henry "Chip" Woods, Jr. , age 55, passed away October 15, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. Chip was born in Savannah on June 15, 1955.
He was a 1973 graduate of Savannah Christian Prep School and attended Armstrong State College. He was employed with International Paper for twenty-seven years before being a project manager with MacAljon. He was a member of Isle of Hope United Methodist Church where he served as an usher.
He was a member of Solomon's Lodge #1, F. & A.M., Scottish Rite Consistory Valley of Savannah, and the Alee Shrine Keystone Kops. He was also a member of the Royal Order of the Jesters, Court # 134.
He was known as an avid golfer and a member of the LaVida Country Club. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a member of the Forest City Gun Club. He was known as one of the best ball players in Savannah, having played softball for years and following one of the many tournaments in which he participated was named Most Valuable Player.
He was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather and a true friend to many. Known for his great sense of humor and dry wit, he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his father, William Henry "Hank" Woods, Sr. and a granddaughter, Kaylee Mae Hinely.
Surviving are his wife of 22 years, Janice Watson Woods of Savannah; two daughters, Taylor Watson Woods and Erin Hinely, and her husband Johnny, both of Savannah; a grandson Konnor Mason Hinely; his mother, Marguerite Maggie Collins Woods; a brother, Wesley W. Woods, Sr., both of Savannah; a sister, Hollie Woods Boyles and her husband Eric, of Burleson, Texas; two nieces, Maggie Boyles and Shelby Boyles; two nephews, Wesley Woods, Jr. and Patrick Kenard.
The family will receive friends on Monday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, October 19, 2010, at Isle of Hope United Methodist Church. Masonic Graveside services will follow in the Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Mike Shepard, Tom Fogarty, Todd Barker, Barry Brennan, Kenny Edwards and Elie Scott.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Alee Shrine Keystone Kops and Ed Zipperer.
The family suggests that remembrances may be made to the Morris Slotin Fund, P.O. Box 14147, Savannah, GA 31416, Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416 or Isle of Hope United Methodist Church, 412 Parkersburg Road, Savannah GA 31406.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I regret that I can’t be closer to Savannah during this time. Chip's charm and good humor will be truly missed. Hope to see everyone soon.
- Clint Woods, Denver, CO
We're going to miss you.You fought a very courageous battle.
- Mike and Linda Huggins, Savannah, GA
Dear Maggie and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. It is hard to imagine the grief you feel. You have my sincere sympathy. Kathryn
- Kathryn Getty Murray, Savannah, GA
Janice, We sympathize with you and your family at this very sad time. You will be in our prayers. May God give you comfort and strength in the days ahead. Walt and Anna Canady
- Anna and Walter Canady, Savanna, GA
To all family: Ralph and I have fond memories of Chip. From Savannah Christian to LaVida golf. Our prayers are with you all. He will be truly missed. God Bless and know our thoughts are with you. Ralph and Linda S. Vick
- Ralph and Linda Vick, Pooler, GA
To all family: Ralph and I have fond memories of Chip. From Savannah Christian to LaVida golf. Our prayers are with you all. He will be truly missed. God Bless and know our thoughts are with you. Ralph and Linda S. Vick
- Ralph and Linda Vick, Pooler, GA
To The Family: We are so sorry to learn of your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Psalm 34:18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
- Tonya and Joe Morgan, Wilmington, NC
Naomi and I are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sidney and Naomi Jenkins
- Sidney A. Jenkins, Newington, GA
Dear Woods Family , SCPS is a huge family and we share your loss with you. James and I know the love this extended family has to share first hand, and extend our hearts to you. Lisa Kavanaugh and James Ray Kavanaugh - from James - Taylor, dear girl, we are here when you need us! We have been where you are going. Call on us any time- now, tomorrow, or lots of tomorrows to come. the kav and the little drummer dude <3 you.
- Lisa Kavanaugh, Savannah, GA
ChipdewI called him. You fought A brave battle & I was proud of you. I'm sorry for not being there for you,But I was in my own deal with Tootsis & Bennie,I loved all our good times . Will never forget! Missing You!!!!! Your friend Skeeter, ,
- skeeter, savannah, GA
Dear Janice and Family, I am so sorry. Please accept my sincerest condolences.
- Jay Hall, Savannah, GA
We choose to remember him playing cornhole and having a great time at the reunions..We'll miss his smile and laughter and we know he's in a better place and is reunited with his Dad! One day we'll see him again!! God bless!
- David and Linda Drose, Red Springs, NC
i will miss you, Chip, your hugs and your smile, Janice and family, please know at this difficult time you are in so many thoughts and prayers as Chip has been in mine over the past months.
- Ruth Fincher, SAVANNAH, GA
Dear Janice, Taylor and Erin, Donnie has so many memories of Chip growing up, Maycrest baseball, hunting in the woods now Oglethorpe Mall knocking the door off his mother's car when they wanted to wash it, running around the bowling alley when Hank and Henry were on a team together, and Union Camp softball. All the Shumans send prayers of love and support.
- Veva and Donnie Shuman, Savannah, GA
JANICE; I AM SO SORRY ABOUT CHIP.WE'LL SEND YOU AND YOUR FAMILY LONG DISTANCE PRAYERS AND KEEP YOU IN OUR THOUGHTS. HOWIE ATKINSON
- HOWIE ATKINSON, Beaverton, OR
Janice, Taylor and all the Woods family, Our hearts and prayers go out to you during this rough time in your life. God gives us these times but we do not understand. We live for them and will understand later. Things do get better. Only time will make it that way. We will keep Chip in our hearts and also you in our prayers. God bless. Sherri and Harry
- Harry and Sherri Burnsed Connolly, Savannah, GA
You have fought a hard fight. You love life and all it gave you. Just think, your Dad is waiting there for you to hold your hand with a smile on his face, knowing you are in a better place. We all will miss you.
- Elaine and Joe Hayes, Fayetteville, NC
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I regret that I can’t be closer to Savannah during this time. Chip's charm and good humor will be truly missed. Hope to see everyone soon.
- Clint Woods, Denver, CO
We're going to miss you.You fought a very courageous battle.
- Mike and Linda Huggins, Savannah, GA
Dear Maggie and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. It is hard to imagine the grief you feel. You have my sincere sympathy. Kathryn
- Kathryn Getty Murray, Savannah, GA
Janice, We sympathize with you and your family at this very sad time. You will be in our prayers. May God give you comfort and strength in the days ahead. Walt and Anna Canady
- Anna and Walter Canady, Savanna, GA
To all family: Ralph and I have fond memories of Chip. From Savannah Christian to LaVida golf. Our prayers are with you all. He will be truly missed. God Bless and know our thoughts are with you. Ralph and Linda S. Vick
- Ralph and Linda Vick, Pooler, GA
To all family: Ralph and I have fond memories of Chip. From Savannah Christian to LaVida golf. Our prayers are with you all. He will be truly missed. God Bless and know our thoughts are with you. Ralph and Linda S. Vick
- Ralph and Linda Vick, Pooler, GA
To The Family: We are so sorry to learn of your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Psalm 34:18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
- Tonya and Joe Morgan, Wilmington, NC
Naomi and I are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sidney and Naomi Jenkins
- Sidney A. Jenkins, Newington, GA
Dear Woods Family , SCPS is a huge family and we share your loss with you. James and I know the love this extended family has to share first hand, and extend our hearts to you. Lisa Kavanaugh and James Ray Kavanaugh - from James - Taylor, dear girl, we are here when you need us! We have been where you are going. Call on us any time- now, tomorrow, or lots of tomorrows to come. the kav and the little drummer dude <3 you.
- Lisa Kavanaugh, Savannah, GA
ChipdewI called him. You fought A brave battle & I was proud of you. I'm sorry for not being there for you,But I was in my own deal with Tootsis & Bennie,I loved all our good times . Will never forget! Missing You!!!!! Your friend Skeeter, ,
- skeeter, savannah, GA
Dear Janice and Family, I am so sorry. Please accept my sincerest condolences.
- Jay Hall, Savannah, GA
We choose to remember him playing cornhole and having a great time at the reunions..We'll miss his smile and laughter and we know he's in a better place and is reunited with his Dad! One day we'll see him again!! God bless!
- David and Linda Drose, Red Springs, NC
i will miss you, Chip, your hugs and your smile, Janice and family, please know at this difficult time you are in so many thoughts and prayers as Chip has been in mine over the past months.
- Ruth Fincher, SAVANNAH, GA
Dear Janice, Taylor and Erin, Donnie has so many memories of Chip growing up, Maycrest baseball, hunting in the woods now Oglethorpe Mall knocking the door off his mother's car when they wanted to wash it, running around the bowling alley when Hank and Henry were on a team together, and Union Camp softball. All the Shumans send prayers of love and support.
- Veva and Donnie Shuman, Savannah, GA
JANICE; I AM SO SORRY ABOUT CHIP.WE'LL SEND YOU AND YOUR FAMILY LONG DISTANCE PRAYERS AND KEEP YOU IN OUR THOUGHTS. HOWIE ATKINSON
- HOWIE ATKINSON, Beaverton, OR
Janice, Taylor and all the Woods family, Our hearts and prayers go out to you during this rough time in your life. God gives us these times but we do not understand. We live for them and will understand later. Things do get better. Only time will make it that way. We will keep Chip in our hearts and also you in our prayers. God bless. Sherri and Harry
- Harry and Sherri Burnsed Connolly, Savannah, GA
You have fought a hard fight. You love life and all it gave you. Just think, your Dad is waiting there for you to hold your hand with a smile on his face, knowing you are in a better place. We all will miss you.
- Elaine and Joe Hayes, Fayetteville, NC
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
