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Jerry Lamar Woods, Sr.

Passed 04/17/2026

Obituary For Jerry Lamar Woods, Sr.

Jerry Lamar Woods, Sr. was born in Mecklenburg, NC on December 12, 1972 to the late Willie Lee and Betty Ann Jackson Woods. He transitioned at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia on Friday; April 17, 2026.

Viewing at the funeral home on Friday; May 1, 2026 from 5 until 7

Funeral on Saturday; May 2, 2026 at the funeral home at 12 noon with visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m.

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I am truly heartbroken! You were one of the most kindest people I ever met and known. This is a tough one to allow to soak in. I send my deepest condolences to your children, grandchildren and the rest of your family. Now you are with your parents whom you adored and missed tremendously. RIP My Special Friend! I will always remember you! ❤️

Candy Bostic

My cousin that I love dearly. I will always remember your smile and laugh. You will always be a part of my heart. Love you !

Lawanda Jackson

My prayers of comfort and peace I extend to each and every person who J Lamar touched. He truly lived a life of an exceptional man in which I take no thought nor question on the outcome in where he now finds eternal life. 🙏🏽❤️

Myra McGill

Rest easy classmate, Lamar. Highland Jr High School Rams 4 life! May God greatly comfort his family, friends and associates during this time and in days to come. May God's richest infinite Blessings always accompany you now until eternity. God's Child, Pam Goode!

Pam Goode

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Woods family. Memories of Lamar will forever be etched in our hearts.

Judy Hosch Ray

Sending my heartfelt condolences and prayers to the Woods Family. Lamar "Bootsie" was a great man. He leaves behind great memories. We shared 34 years of knowing one another through dating in the past and still maintaining a wonderful friendship in the present. He was a one of a kind. He will truly be missed and loved by many. He can now take his rest and be with God.

Ramona Culbreth

My sincere condolences to the Wood's family. May God comfort you during this difficult time. You're all in my prayers.

Nina Gordon

Lamar, You will always have a place in our hearts. Rest peacefully until we meet again. Annie Patterson and The little Family

Little Family

To Lamar, and your family. Death is only the beginning in our life's journey. We all have to go through it. We know that our Heavenly Father makes no mistakes. Lamar is looking down on us right now and smiling. We say to the family. Our sincere condolences, stay strong. God got your back, From the Maxwell Family

Eva, Cheryl and Tommy Maxwell

Working alongside Lamar for twenty plus years,I felt his passing as one of a close friend.Day in and day out to have conversations with Lamar showed me his character,his sense of humor,and his love of the Dallas Cowboys.He brightened many a day with his joking and easy way he had.I am missing his presence.May God welcome him home!

Jim Whitesides

You will be greatly missed. Rest well classmate

Regina Ratchford

My prayers are with the family. Rest in peace.

Shellie Haney

Prayers and Condolences to the family RIP my UPS brother

Gary and Felicia Jones

Sending my love and deepest condolences to the family. May God comfort you all during this time of bereavement and the days to come. Sincerely, Jacqueline Kendrick

Jacqueline Kendrick

Lamar, was a quiet peaceful man. We had some really good times together and those memories will forever be in my heart. I'll continue to cheer on our team in your honor. I love you and will miss you dearly. Rest in Heaven my dear friend.

Karyn

Karyn Galloway

Prayers and condolences to the family. I pray that God gives you comfort, strength and peace to help endure the days ahead. Lamar, thank you for your friendship since W. Allison St. You will be missed. Rest in peace.....

Monica Gordon

I'm sorry for your loss ya have my condolences and prayers from the Friday family of juanita Friday June and LC june.

Kathy Friday Brown

Love, prayers and condolences to the Woods Family. God strengthen and comfort you in the days ahead. Rest in Peace Lamar. 🕊️🙏🏾

Pamela Hamilton ❤️

Family, may your memories live forever within your hearts and bring comfort, peace and laughter. May God bless you all in the days to come.

Lisa Michelle Simpson

Never in a million years did I think our lunch date on my birthday would be the last time I'd see you on this side of heaven.

My heart is heavy, and I'm going to miss you so much, my dear cousin. You were truly one of a kind. To know you was to love you — and I truly loved you.

Take your rest, my dear cousin. You will forever live in our hearts.

Ivy Jackson

My heartfelt condolences to the family. Lamar will truly be missed, and he will remain in my thoughts and prayers.

LaTonya Briggs

Rest in sleep Jerry you will be missed my condolences 🙏love and prayers

Debra gilliam

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

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