John R. Harmon | Tyler, TX

Obituary For Airell Quinn Woods

(March 6, 1957 --February 5, 2021 )

Homegoing Memorial for Airell Quinn Woods

Resting in Jesus’s Heaven

Airell Woods was born March 6, 1957 to Ms. Grace E. Woods. He was the youngest son in the family. Airell had a love for people and loved to SMILE.

Airell attended school in Smith County before moving to Odessa, Texas While in school in Odessa, Texas, Airell was involved in sports and a member of the local Boys and Girls Club. He was also a member of the local boxing club. After high school, Airell joined the United States Army. He was honored as an expert marksman while in service.

After his stint in the military, he moved to Saint Paul Minnesota and married Beverly C.Woods. While in Saint Paul, he trained an became an accomplished Chef in the area. In 1995, Airell moved back to Tyler, Texas. He worked at Joseph's Catering and his last employment prior to his retirement was Tyler Junior College. He was a member of Dale Chapel Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas.

Airell was the father of 3 beautiful daughters: Melba E. Woods-Mouton, Melissa A Woods and La Neka Carter. He is also the adopted dad to Heikem. In 1995, he met Pamela Jackson-Rowe and her daughter Kaysi Devoria Ford. He became her friend for life and Pops to Kaysi.

Preceding him in death is his mother: Ms. Grace Woods, his father and his oldest brother: Johnathan “Big Mike” Woods.

Cherishing his memories are his children: Melba (Ricardo ) Mouton, Melissa Woods & La Neka Carter; brother Osrick Woods of Dallas TX and sister Mrs.Linda Kelly of Carson, California, niece: Casandra Kelly (CK1); grandchildren: 5 grandson & 2 granddaughter; Kor’dell Cooks,Kristen Ford, and Kasheon Ford.

Also cherishing his memories are Aunt Mrs. Shirley Shields of Dallas, Texas; Orien Shields of Dallas Texas; cousins: Vicki Turner, Sandy and Saundra Shields, Torey Sheilds, Mauriel Hackney, and a Dear Friend“Tooty”.

Public viewing will be held Wednesday 2-10-2021 from 1-8 p.m at John R. Harmon Undertaking Co.

“The Lord is the light of my Salvation...”Psalms 27.

The members of the Airell Woods Family thank you for prayers and calls and support during this difficult time.

Public viewing will be held Wednesday 2-10-2021 from 1-8 p.m at John R. Harmon Undertaking Co.

Guest Book

Uncle Airell! You will be missed ! My fondest memory of you, is when you came to visit my mom, siblings and I in MN . We had a pond in the back and you were out there trying to catch turtles to BBQ haha my mom ( CK1) was not having it! I have always known you to be the funny and always smiling Uncle ! Which is a great way to be remembered ! :) Love you

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Really going to miss my little brotherBUT GOD knows best.Rest well my brother

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Thank you for choosing me to be your wife, thank you for all our children who loved you dearly,Melba,Melissa,Laneka and Akeem. Our grandchildren Bailey, Alyssa,Ricardo,Lamont,Captain, Luke and A.Q.W Andrew Quinn Woods. Our Hearts ❤

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My dear friend Pops! Every time I would see you we would laugh and just trip out all the time-I was never a stranger to you, like my favorite Uncle. Such a great person you were. It's been a while since I've seen you and I was still crushed to hear about your passing. I am very blessed to have been in your presence and throughout the years gaining a friend in the process. A friend turned angel but I know you are making them laugh in heaven lol. Love you always and I'll never forget you Pops!

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Popps!! Mannn I can't even believe I have to talk to you on here! I'm gonna miss you soooooo much! You calling me, popping up on us and just chilling time with me and the kids. I never got to thank you for coming to see me get married. I didn't even tell my mom! Lol. I asked you to come be my witness and you got dressed from head to toe and was there! My dad. You were so proud that day and I was just as happy to have you. Thank you for always being there for me. I'm gonna miss you soooo much man! You really broke my heart with this one Popps! But rest up until we meet again, I love ❤️ you! 😘

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