Eugene "Gene" Woods

Mr. Eugene "Gene" Woods, age 74, of Douglas passed away early Wednesday morning, March 18, 2015, at his residence, following an extended illness. He was born March 8, 1941 to the late Jesse Woods and the late Stella Mizell Hutchison Woods. Mr. Woods, a native of Coffee County, retired as the owner of Woods Transit, Inc. He was also preceded in death by a Daughter, Pamela Dawn Woods, and a Brother, Lavon Woods. Mr. Woods was a member of the West Ward Street Church of God. Survivors include: His Wife: Peggy Walker Woods of Douglas, Ga.; Children: Debra W. (Ashley) Gillis of Axson, Ga., ; Renee Deen, and Kelly W. Ray, both of Douglas, Ga., and Richard Lott of Douglasville, Ga.; 1 Brother: Osborne Woods of Smiths, Alabama. Grandchildren: Vonda (Jay) Crosby of Douglas, Ga., Chris (Nicole) Woods of St. Mary's, Ga.,Logan (Ashleigh) Gillis of Douglas, Ga., Colbey Joyce of Jacksonville, Fla., Jessi Gillis, Matthew Deen, Jeremy Deen, Abrianna Lott, Seth Ray, Ansley Lott, Ryan Ray, Brodie Lott, and Bailey Lott, all of Douglas, Ga.; Great Grandchildren: Tyson Crosby, Addison Deen, Layla Crosby, Bella Crosby, all of Douglas, Ga., Noah Joyce of Jacksonville, Fla., and Lyric Woods of St. Mary's, Ga.; Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends, and Other Relatives. Funeral Services were held Friday, March 20, 2015, at 11:00 A. M., at the West Ward Street Church of God, with Rev. Britt Peavy and Rev. Marty Wilkes officiating. The Interment followed in the Chatterton Grove Cemetery. Active Pallbearers were: Logan Gillis, Matthew Deen, Jeremy Deen, Seth Ray, Ryan Ray, Brodie Lott, Chris Woods, Colbey Joyce, Vonda Crosby, Jessi Gillis, Abrianna Lott, Ansley Lott, and Bailey Lott. Special Musical Selections, "Go Rest High On That Mountain", was presented by the Soloist and Keyboard player, Rev. Olin Greer, "How Great Thou Art", was presented by the Soloist, Rev. Britt Peavy, with Rev. Olin Greer at the Keyboard, and "Daddy's Hands", was rendered by Linda Bryan with CD Music. "Pre-Lude" and "Post-Lude" soft hymns were rendered by Rev. Olin Green at the Keyboard. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the Arrangements.

Eugene "Gene" Woods

March 8, 1941 - March 18, 2015