Celebrating the life of
William Henry Woods, Sr.
March 17, 1927 - August 17, 2007
William Henry “Hank” Woods, Sr.
SAVANNAH - William Henry “Hank” Woods, Sr., age 80, passed away Friday, August 17, 2007 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. The native of Wadley, GA moved to Savannah at an early age. He was a 1945 graduate of Commercial High School and also a graduate of Armstrong Junior College. He was a veteran of the United States Navy during World War II, serving aboard the U.S.S. Wisconsin as a Machinist Mate.
He was employed with Union Camp Corporation for forty-three years, serving the majority of that time in the Power Maintenance Group and the last eighteen years in the Arizona Chemical Division. At Union Camp he was affectionately known as “Pooh”. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Temple for over sixty years having been baptized by Rev. John S. Wilder. He was a fifty-four year member of Solomon’s Lodge #1, F.&A.M.’s , the Scottish Rite Consistory- Valley of Savannah, the York Rite Bodies, and the Alee Shrine, of which he was past captain of the Patrol Unit 2001. He was also a member of the Royal Order of the Jesters, Court #135, and a Past Patron of Laurel Chapter, #51, Order of the Eastern Star.
Mr. Woods was an avid Atlanta Braves fan and for many years he served as a baseball coach for the Savannah/Chatham County Baseball League.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Boyd Woods and Lois C. Woods, a brother, John Boyd Woody Woods, Jr., and a great-granddaughter, Kaylee Mae Hinely.
Surviving are his wife of 55 1/2 years, Marguerite Maggie Collins Woods of Savannah; two sons, William H. “Chip” Woods, Jr. and his wife, Janice, and Wesley W. Woods, both of Savannah; a daughter, Hollie Woods Boyles and her husband, Eric, of Omaha, NE; five grandchildren, Erin Hinely, Taylor Watson Woods, Wesley W. Woods, Jr., Marguerite Elizabeth Maggie Boyles, and Shelby Madeline Boyles.
The family will receive friends on Monday, from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Masonic Graveside services will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Active pallbearers will be John Dill, Dick Hall, John Lassiter, David Durden, Bubba Tedder, and Kenny Chase.
Honorary pallbearers will be Thomas Ward, Earl Anderson, Arnold Conaway, Sid Boone, Mike Murphy, and the Alee Patrol Unit.
The family suggests that remembrances may be made to the Morris Slotin Fund, P.O. Box 14147, Savannah, GA 31416 or Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
I share in your sadness but also in your memories. He will always be Uncle Henry to me and I will smile often when thinking of the fun times we all had.
- Dianne Weeks Jeselnik, Villa Rica, GA
With fondest memories and deepest sympathy.
- Paula Weeks Jacobs, , SC
We are saddened for the family as we could see the great love for this husband, father, and grandfather. This void can only be filled, I know, by the great love and memories shared through the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all; special prayers for Hollie, Mr. Boyles, and the girls. We send our love. Laura and Mike Law
- Laura Law, Crossett, AR
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time of the loss of your husband, father, and grandfather. May God comfort each of you. Our love to Eric, Hollie, Maggie, and Shelby. Judy and James Kirkley Crossett, AR
- Judy Kirkley, Crossett, AR
Maggie,Chip,Wesley and Hollie, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families. Sorry that we cannot be there. Mother always thought of Henry as a brother. We will miss his fun loving character. He always made us all feel at home anytime we visited. The family reunion will not be the same without him and we all will be saddened. Love, Elaine and family.
- Elaine Bradley, Fayetteville, NC
Maggie, Chip, Wesley, and Hollie, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss. Although I didn't get to see Hank all that much, I do have fond memories of him. I'll never forget the time I drove his golf cart into the marsh many years ago- Hank just laughed! I regret that I won't be able to visit this week, but I'm looking forward to seeing you all in October.
- Clint Woods, Denver, CO
Maggie and Kids, I wish I could be there with all of you at this time. Please know that I have you in my thoughts and prayers as you face the days ahead. I can't think of anyone that enjoyed life more than Hank. Saw life like it was, told life like it was and lived life to the fullest each and everyday. Boy at the memories everyone has who ever knew Hank! I love you all!
- Arlene Drose Buie, Fayetteville, NC
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Chip. If Joey or I can do anything for you guys please let us know. We both love you.
- Sharon Newsome, Savannah, GA
TO THE FAMILY OF 'HANK', OUR DEEPEST SYMPTHY , WE ARE REMEMBERING ALL OF YOU IN OUR PRAYERS. KNOW THAT GOD IS WITH YOU ALL THE WAY. LARRY D. & JEAN SAPP
- Larry&Jean Sapp, , GA
Dear Family, We are so sorry to hear about your loss and wanted to express our deepest sympathy. Many thoughts, prayers, and all our love are with you.
- Joe Morgan and family, Southport, NC
Dear Maggie, Thinking of you and the children.Sorry I can't be with you at this time.Hank was a wonderful person and will be sadly missed. All my love Theresa
- Theresa Rains, Savannah, GA
Mrs. Maggie, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family tonight. May you all find solace in having shared your life with such a wonderful man who loved to laugh and do good things for others. I appreciate what you both did in helping Mama Stella last summer. May God Bless You, DeEtte S. Bazemore
- DeEtte Bazemore, Sylvania, GA
Dear Family, We are so sorry to hear about your loss and wanted to express our deepest sympathy. Many thoughts, prayers, and all our love are with you.
- Joe Morgan and family, Southport, NC
My illness prevents us from being with you at this time but our love and support are with you and will always be.
- P.P. Freddie Johnson and Lady Nell, Savannah, GA
I worked with 'Pooh' for a long time at Arizona Chemical. I grew to care for him very much. He was a genuine friend, the kind that was always there when you needed something. Although we did not see him a lot after retirement, we thought of him often. We will keep his memory in our hearts.
- Derral Durrence, Springfield, GA
Dear Maggie, I am so sorry. Suzanne
- Suzanne Rains-Kelly, Savannah, GA
Maggie, Chip, Wesley, and Hollie, Wish I could be there to hug each of you. Hank, and all of you, provided me with great childhood memories of family and Savannah. With love and prayers, Ashley
- Ashley Drose O'Brien, Raleigh, NC
Mrs. Maggie, Hollie, Maggie, Shelby and Eric, We have fond memories of Mr. Hank visiting in Crossett. We are so sorry for your loss. May God's peace be with you.
- Kathi and Charlie Hodges, Brookhaven, MS
I share in your sadness but also in your memories. He will always be Uncle Henry to me and I will smile often when thinking of the fun times we all had.
- Dianne Weeks Jeselnik, Villa Rica, GA
With fondest memories and deepest sympathy.
- Paula Weeks Jacobs, , SC
We are saddened for the family as we could see the great love for this husband, father, and grandfather. This void can only be filled, I know, by the great love and memories shared through the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all; special prayers for Hollie, Mr. Boyles, and the girls. We send our love. Laura and Mike Law
- Laura Law, Crossett, AR
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time of the loss of your husband, father, and grandfather. May God comfort each of you. Our love to Eric, Hollie, Maggie, and Shelby. Judy and James Kirkley Crossett, AR
- Judy Kirkley, Crossett, AR
Maggie,Chip,Wesley and Hollie, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families. Sorry that we cannot be there. Mother always thought of Henry as a brother. We will miss his fun loving character. He always made us all feel at home anytime we visited. The family reunion will not be the same without him and we all will be saddened. Love, Elaine and family.
- Elaine Bradley, Fayetteville, NC
Maggie, Chip, Wesley, and Hollie, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss. Although I didn't get to see Hank all that much, I do have fond memories of him. I'll never forget the time I drove his golf cart into the marsh many years ago- Hank just laughed! I regret that I won't be able to visit this week, but I'm looking forward to seeing you all in October.
- Clint Woods, Denver, CO
Maggie and Kids, I wish I could be there with all of you at this time. Please know that I have you in my thoughts and prayers as you face the days ahead. I can't think of anyone that enjoyed life more than Hank. Saw life like it was, told life like it was and lived life to the fullest each and everyday. Boy at the memories everyone has who ever knew Hank! I love you all!
- Arlene Drose Buie, Fayetteville, NC
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Chip. If Joey or I can do anything for you guys please let us know. We both love you.
- Sharon Newsome, Savannah, GA
TO THE FAMILY OF 'HANK', OUR DEEPEST SYMPTHY , WE ARE REMEMBERING ALL OF YOU IN OUR PRAYERS. KNOW THAT GOD IS WITH YOU ALL THE WAY. LARRY D. & JEAN SAPP
- Larry&Jean Sapp, , GA
Dear Family, We are so sorry to hear about your loss and wanted to express our deepest sympathy. Many thoughts, prayers, and all our love are with you.
- Joe Morgan and family, Southport, NC
Dear Maggie, Thinking of you and the children.Sorry I can't be with you at this time.Hank was a wonderful person and will be sadly missed. All my love Theresa
- Theresa Rains, Savannah, GA
Mrs. Maggie, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family tonight. May you all find solace in having shared your life with such a wonderful man who loved to laugh and do good things for others. I appreciate what you both did in helping Mama Stella last summer. May God Bless You, DeEtte S. Bazemore
- DeEtte Bazemore, Sylvania, GA
Dear Family, We are so sorry to hear about your loss and wanted to express our deepest sympathy. Many thoughts, prayers, and all our love are with you.
- Joe Morgan and family, Southport, NC
My illness prevents us from being with you at this time but our love and support are with you and will always be.
- P.P. Freddie Johnson and Lady Nell, Savannah, GA
I worked with 'Pooh' for a long time at Arizona Chemical. I grew to care for him very much. He was a genuine friend, the kind that was always there when you needed something. Although we did not see him a lot after retirement, we thought of him often. We will keep his memory in our hearts.
- Derral Durrence, Springfield, GA
Dear Maggie, I am so sorry. Suzanne
- Suzanne Rains-Kelly, Savannah, GA
Maggie, Chip, Wesley, and Hollie, Wish I could be there to hug each of you. Hank, and all of you, provided me with great childhood memories of family and Savannah. With love and prayers, Ashley
- Ashley Drose O'Brien, Raleigh, NC
Mrs. Maggie, Hollie, Maggie, Shelby and Eric, We have fond memories of Mr. Hank visiting in Crossett. We are so sorry for your loss. May God's peace be with you.
- Kathi and Charlie Hodges, Brookhaven, MS
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
