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Mark Woods Obituary
Dr. Mark Thomas Woods, 52, of La Porte, Texas passed away August 22nd, 2011. He was born on April 3rd, 1959 in Houston, Texas to George C. Woods and Mirabelle Lanier. Mark graduated from Sam Rayburn High School in Pasadena, Texas, attended the University of Texas- Austin, and graduated from Texas Chiropractic College with highest honors. He was a member of the Texas Chiropractic Association, and past President of the La Porte Rotary Club, Bayshore Chamber of Commerce, and Ducks Unlimited. His father precedes him in death and he is survived by his mother Mirabelle Lanier, children Mark A. Woods, Cheri Woods, Kelli Woods, his wife Debra Woods, and her children Christy Haston, and Clay Haston, his brother George C. Woods, Jr. and wife Barbara, his sister Rosemary Payne and husband Martin, three grandchildren Mason Peres, Bella Stokley, and Emily Chapa.
Dr. Woods was devoted to his practice in La Porte, Texas for the past 27 years. Mark's family, faith, and ethics defined him. Mark enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and motorcycles. His retirement was enriched by devotions to his Grandchildren and hobbies. Visitation will be at Paul U. Lee Funeral Home in La Porte, Texas on Thursday August 25th, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Services will be at South Main Baptist Church, Pasadena, Texas on August 26th at 10:00 AM with interment to follow at Grand View Memorial Park, Pasadena, Texas. In lieu of usual remembrances donations may be made to The Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.
Paul U. Lee-La Porte
Funeral Home
201 South 3rd Street
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 471-0123
www.paululee.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Mark Woods
Craig Benton
September 10, 2011
Dear Woods Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I was an intern for Mark back in the mid 80's. I learned alot from him and appreciated all the help he gave me. Pleae know that all the family are in my thoughts and prayers.
September 5, 2011
Debra....no words can describe how sorry I am to hear of Mark's passing -- until we meet again dear friend...keep the faith. Love you, Julie
Tamara Sellers
September 1, 2011
Debra I am so sorry for your loss.
I will keep you and your family in
my prayers. Please call me anytime if
you need to talk or just need a friend
I am here for you always.
Love you,
Tamara
Robin and Henry Wolf
August 29, 2011
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. May God bless you and give you the strength to find peace during this sad times.
Carolyn Rogers
August 28, 2011
Debra my thoughts and prayers are with you...I pray you will find some peace and allow all those who love you to help you heal. Carolyn Rogers
Toni Campbell
August 28, 2011
Debra, To you and yours I send my deepest condolences. I have known Mark as a young man right out of high school and as a mature man who was a friend to all. Mark truly restored my life, enabling me to walk again.
Few cross our life and leave a part behind, as he did with so many.
Cindy Caudle-Dean
August 27, 2011
Debra, I'm so very, very sorry. There just are no words. If there is anything at all any of us can do for you or your family, allow us to help. My prayers are for God's strength, your friends' support and unceasing love help you find peace and comfort.
Cheri Woods
August 27, 2011
Dad I will miss you more than you will ever know. You were the most important man In my life. To put it simple you are my hero and always will be! I am just glad I have the best guardian angel looking over me and my babies! I love you dad!
Monica McGrath
August 27, 2011
Debra and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and yours. God bless you and may He hold you tightly during this time.
Patti Stringer McPeek
August 27, 2011
Debra, you know you are always on my mind and in my heart. Call ANY of us any time you need - for anything. We love you and want to help you heal. Lots of love and hugs.....
Sandy Swedran Mathews
August 27, 2011
Mira, George, Rosemary and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Mark's passing. I have many sweet memories of hanging out at your house when Cindy and I were little. May God give you strength and comfort at this difficult time.
Henry & Robin Wolf
August 26, 2011
I am deeply saddened to here of Marks passing he was a wonderful person & friend our thoughts and prayers are with the woods family.
Loretta Seagraves Cain
August 26, 2011
Debra,
So sorry for the loss of your husband. You and your family will be in our prayers.
Loretta
janice & Tommy
August 26, 2011
Debra, We were saddened to hear of Mark's passing.may our thoughts and prayers be with you and your family. to comfort you at this time... for Mark is a dear friend to use... just meet in col, and felt like we know each other for years...Mark is the kind of person who lelf an impact on all those who he knew and those that he just meet, please feel free to call us any time you need to.. love you, and our deepest synpathy. Janice & Tommy of Nacogdoches,tx
Stacey Gaspard
August 26, 2011
Thoughts and prayers to the Woods family...Dr. Woods will truly be missed - he was a wonderful family man and professional, who left an impact on all those who knew him. God Bless....
August 25, 2011
Mira,
I am so sorry to hear of Mark's passing. You & Your Family have my Deepest Sympathy.
Mary Lou Boone
Ray Gina Thornton
August 25, 2011
There are not any words that we can express at this time to help the grief and pain your feeling.
Please know that we are praying for your family and that God's arms are around all of you during this time. Prayers for strength for you and your family are being sent your way. We love you all and you will be in our thoughts everyday.
Love Ray & Gina
Bj Partridge
August 25, 2011
Your Family is in my families prayers. Dr. Woods was a great person and treated all of us in his practice. He will be missed!
Bj Spann Partridge, Clint Partridge, Josh Conatser, & Samantha Conatser
Jo Spann, Dwayne Spann & family, and Geary Spann
bruen goolsby
August 25, 2011
Debra,
I am deeply saddened to hear of Mark. We wont be able to physically be there due to my lil brother wedding obligations. I absolutely thought the world of Dr. Woods. It was definately a privelege to call him a friend. May god be with you and your family at this time.
Dr. Bruen Goolsby
JoAnn Wagoner
August 25, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
August 25, 2011
Debra, we were so saddened to hear of your husbands passing. May God be with you at this time, and may our prayers and the prayers of others help comfort you. Love and hugs to you. Janice & James Light
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