Eddie Lee Woods, Jr, 65, of West Fork, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021 in Fayetteville. He was born May 30, 1956 in Ft. Worth, TX to Eddie Lee Woods, Sr and Nancy Daugherty.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Eddie enjoyed crappie fishing, bowling, and playing softball. He was a huge Razorbacks fan and Baltimore Orioles fan (Cal Ripken, Jr). Eddie was a deacon and was very active with the West Fork Baptist Church. He worked at the University of Arkansas Facilities Management
(Plumbing Department) retiring after 35 years of service. Eddie was also a member of the Farmington Cardinals Class of 74 State Football Championship Team.
He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Eddie was a hard-worker who would help anyone in need.
Eddie is survived by his wife, Julia Owen Woods of the home; his mother, Nancy Woods of Fayetteville; a son, Adam Woods and wife Shari of Lincoln; a daughter, Amber Sisemore and husband Josh of Centerton; four brothers, Billy, Gary, and twins Darrell and Dennis Woods; two sisters, Donna Rhine and Tracy Smith; 5 grandchildren; Ashton, Owen, Asher, Scarlett, and Annakah (and one grandchild on the way, Audrey, due in November.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Beard’s Chapel.
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Friday, October 8, 2021 at the West Fork Baptist Church with pastors Heath Clower and Scott Miller officiating. Interment will follow in Campbell Cemetery under the direction of Beard’s Chapel.
The family wishes for everyone to wear a mask and please make sure you have not been around anyone with Covid or have had Covid symptoms in the past 7 days.
As far as any guys I know he was the best guy I know and I’m going to miss you Eddie and I love you
My family had known Eddie for about 30 years, from the bowling alley. My dad bowled against Eddie many times when I was a child. During this time, I as a young child, watched these “old guys in there 30s” bowl. Later on, my 2 brothers and myself joined our dad and bowled against Eddie. No matter the situation, Eddie never got mad. He would always stay calm, cool, and collected. He always had good things to say about everybody and always said hi/hey and ask how my family was if they didn’t come on Thursday. Thursday night bowling will never be the same. We will all miss you and love you Eddie.
Words cannot express the void Eddie has left in this world!! He would help anyone who needed help. We played softball, fished and bowled for 30+ years. Eddie, you will be missed. Praying for you and your family, Julia. Let us know if you need anything… 🙏
Julia, Amber and Adam. I wish I could have seen Eddie one more time. I will be with you in thoughts and prayer. Love, Marnie
Ed was the most straightforward person I have ever met, in his actions and speech, he taught us all how we are meant to treat each other as human beings, I love u and miss u, God bless
Eddie was such a good man. Glad that we had him as a friend, and know for certain that Eddie made us all better. His life was very well lived. My condolences to Julia and the family.
The world needs more Eddie Woods’. It would be a much better place. A wonderful person and such a great example of a true, loving Christian man. Thinking of you all and keeping you in our prayers
Sorry for your loss Eddie was a great friend and fisherman he will be greatly missed
So sorry for your loss. Eddie was a great person. He will missed by many. Sending prayers to Julia and family
Eddie was a quiet man with a hearty love of life, and I truly missed him when he left FAMA as he was always a good friend………….Rest in Peach My Friend you will be missed.
I will always treasure working with Eddie and the wonderful visits we had talking about his Christian faith.
Eddie was my cousin we both shared the same first and middle name and were born just 3 months apart . Most of my memories of him was when we were kids because they moved from Maryland to Arkansas when we were kids. Eddie and his wife Julia did come to visit me about 12 or 15 years ago and it was good to see them. His dad would take us bowling and fishing that’s where we both why we fell in love with sports. I always loved uncle Eddie and aunt Nancy. I can see from all the condolences that he was a great man and well respected and will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. I am proud to have had a cousin that meant so much to so many people. Love you Eddie Lee.
Ed was the most straightforward person I have ever met, in word and action he taught us all the way we should treat each other. God bless, love u and miss u.
I am so sorry for your loss. Having known Eddie for many years I know what a special person he was. His memory will always live on in my heart. With all my love Sharon
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Eddie’s family. We went to school with Eddie and have seen him over the years, always enjoyed running in to him and catching up. Eddie will be missed!
My deepest sympathy to you and family. Stephen Wood (Heat Plant)
I send my heartfelt condolences to the entire Woods family. Donna, I pray for God’s love and peace to comfort all of you.
I got to know Eddie while in graduate school at the University of Arkansas and quickly became friends with him. Played softball with him for a couple of years and pickup basketball at his church regularly. He was the definition of salt of the earth; a finer gentleman I have never met. Though it has been years since I have seen him, I’ll miss him forever.
Eddie and I were bowling teammates. He was one of the greatest men I have ever known. He was always willing to help me or anyone else who needed him. I am truly blessed to have had Jr as a friend for over 40 years. Love you Jr. I’m going to miss you so much. Praying for Julia, Adam, Amber and all the family and friends whose lives were better for having him in theirs.
I can’t believe this. We had many good times bowling and Eddie will be so missed by so many people. Such a good person and a good friend to many
Julia, Adam and family, I just heard about Adam’s journey to heaven today. He was a sincere person in every way. We grew up together at Providence Baptist Church. I remember our good times we had in the youth group. I was very thankful that Eddie and Charles rekindled their friendship; now they are together forever. God has a plan and purpose, have faith and let Him give you the peace that surpasses human understanding.
Philippines 4:6-7