Robert "Bob" Lee Woods was born on June 24, 1944 in Moorehead, Mississippi to the loving parents of Bill and Marty Woods. He was the fourth of eight children. Bob at an early age attended Markham Baptist Church in Moorehead, MS. He was educated in Moorehead, MS and Indianola, MS School Systems. Bob worked many years in the retail business until his retirement in 2008. He was a strong and determined man who fought a long fight.
Robert Lee Woods was called home to his final resting place on Saturday, September 24, 2016 in Gulfport, MS at the age of 72.
His parents, Bill and Mary; and his brother, Sampson Cephus, preceded him in death.
Bob leaves his memories to be cherished by his beloved wife of 33 years, LaRuth Woods of Gulfport, MS; four daughters, Sharron Woods, Sheila Woods and Janice (Mark) Sims , all of Chicago, IL and Pamela (Donald) Sanders of Madison, AL; two sons, Robert (Tiare) Woods of Woodstock, GA and Eugene (Lisa) Huff of Gulfport, MS; two sisters, Eldora Hayes of Hammond, IN and Earnestine (Walter) Reed of Chicago, IL; four brothers, AC (Nancy) Cephus of Riverdale, IL; Calvin (Linda) Woods of Hammond, IN and Eddie Woods and Melvin (Mary) Woods of Chicago, IL; 17 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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