West Gadsden Funeral Home | Gadsden, AL

Obituary For John Nelson Woods

Obituary

Mr. John Nelson “Mookie” Woods was born November 11, 1965 to the late Mr. Willie Oscar Woods Sr. and the late Mrs. Alice Wilburn Woods in Springville, AL.

He departed this life on March 12, 2021 at Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery, AL.

He graduated in the 1984 Class of Ashville High School. He excelled in football, track, and basketball. He was All County, All State and held several records in sports.

He was an active member of the Policy Council of Lowndes County Head Start in Ft. Deposit. He was a member of Apostolic Refuge Church of Montgomery, AL under the leadership of Elder Julius V. Cook Jr.

He was also a construction worker, Concrete finisher, yard worker and did so many other odd jobs.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Justin Xavier Woods; Brothers, Willie Oscar Woods Jr., Charles Edward Woods Sr. and James Dick Woods.

He is survived by his wife, Robin Woods, Ft. Deposit, AL; Daughter, Sakayla Woods Davis, Pell City, AL; Stepdaughters, Kristen Taylor, Amanda Taylor, both of Brewton, AL; Stepson, Christopher Taylor of Brewton, AL; Mother & Father in-law, Paula (Jimmy) Terrell, Brewton, AL; Special granddaughter, Blakeleigh (Catfish) Taylor, Ft. Deposit, AL; Special grandson, Jeremiah Jennings of Brewton, AL; Sisters, Pearlie Woods, Doris Woods Lollar, Minnie Woods Baker, LaDesta Woods Mostella, all of Ashville, AL; Brothers, Clarence (Brenda) Woods, Fredrick Woods, both of Ashville, AL, Kenneth (Kimberly) Woods of Gadsden, AL; Aunt, Mrs. Ella Bradford of Conyers, GA; Brother-in-laws, Jeffrey Dailey, Santa Rosa, FL, Jim Terrell, Houston, TX; Sister-in-laws, Renee Steele, Brewton, AL, Stacy Hood, Houston, TX; Special nephew, Charles (Jessica) Woods Jr., Odenville, AL; Special friends, Gary Woods, Joe Looney, Marvin Bothwell, Kimberlyn Riggins, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Services will be Sunday, March 21, 2021 at the Greater Grace Church at 1:00 pm. Public viewing will be Saturday,3pm-6pm. Eulogist: Pastor Julius V. Cook Jr. Internment: Whitney Cemetery Arrangements under the direction of West Gadsden Funeral Home

Guest Book

I would like to give my condolences to the family of the late John (mookie) Woods. We grow up together and we were neighbors we acted more like family. He was always a good hearted person and would do anything for you. My heart goes out to the family and my Prayers. He will be missed. 💗🙏🙏🙏

- na

I would like to extend my prayers and condolences to the family of John ( Mookie )Woods.We grew up together in Ashville and shared lots of good times growing up.He was a gifted athlete but,he was a even better person.He will be greatly missed. My God continue to Bless each and every one of you. Darin Williams Darin Williams

- na

We are sendimg our deepest condolences and prayers for the Family. We pray that GOD with his everlasting GRACE and MERCY will grant you the PEACE and UNDERSTANDING that only he can give. May GOD continue to BLESS and KEEP you all. Ricky(Brenda) Williams

- na

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

- West Gadsden Funeral Home | Gadsden, AL