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Anthony "Tony" Woods

52, Indianapolis, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2013. He was born January 12, 1961, in Indianapolis, to Roosevelt and Cordelia (Simmons) Woods, Sr.

He graduated from Marshall High School and Mid America College of Funeral Service. He had been a funeral director 15 years spending the last five years as funeral director at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home in Kokomo. He was also a DJ and enjoyed volunteering at the Carver Community Center in Kokomo.

Tony professed his faith in God at an early age.

He is survived by his mother, Cordelia Woods; two sons, Anthony Wayne Woods II, Indianapolis, and Shaun Wayne Woods, Indianapolis; two daughters, Brittany Glover, Indianapolis, and Tiffany Woods, Indianapolis; one grandson, Antonio Wayne Woods; two brothers, Roosevelt Woods Jr., Indianapolis, and Frederick Woods, Alexandria, Virginia; three sisters, Brenda Joyce Woods, Indianapolis, Jacquelyne Woods, Indianapolis, and Cheryl Woods-Higgins and husband Dee; and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Roosevelt Woods Sr.; one brother, Stanley Clinton Woods; and one grandson, Anthony Wayne Woods III.

The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Berean Bible Church, 5602 Allisonville Rd., Indianapolis with Pastor Charles Simmons officiating. Entombment will follow in Washington Park North. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home in Kokomo and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Berean Bible Church in Indianapolis. Memorial contributions may be made to the Carver Community Center, 1030 N. Purdum, Kokomo, IN 46901. Messages of condolence may be made online at

http://www.sunsetmemorygarden.com.

"Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue, and the dreams that you dare to dream, really do come true."

"I'm goin' up to the spirit in the sky, that's where I'm gonna go when I die. When I die and they lay me to rest, gonna go to the place that's the best."

Published by The Indianapolis Star on Jan. 18, 2013.
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We miss you a lot all your friends in, Indianapolis love you.

Theresa Newbern

January 19, 2014

HAPPY HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY to you little brother. May you have the peace that you earned and deserve. It's been a long year and time has flown by. I miss you a lot. The holidays haven't been the same without you.
I love you and miss you! God Bless and keep you! Big Sister B

Brenda Woods

January 12, 2014

I have known Tony my whole life, and was deeply saddened to learn of his passing. Peace to the Family.

Karen Henderson

February 12, 2013

To the Woods family my deepest sympathy, I was shocked when I found out. Tony I will miss you always.

Cynthia Johnson

February 9, 2013

Today and always, may loving memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength.

Rebecca Acree

February 7, 2013

I feel so sad I just found out..

-Martha... Atlanta,GA

February 4, 2013

To the family, I know your loss was great. Tony was a great person and a spectacular DJ. God blees and confort you. I'll never forget our days at the New Era. Godspeed love Pinky

February 1, 2013

Tony you will be missed dearly.

Amber Puckett

January 27, 2013

You will be missed Tony.. R.I.H!!

Amber Puckett

January 27, 2013

I will miss you Tony so much,my classmate from Mid-America. We had a good time at school.

Susan Hughes-Prentice

January 26, 2013

RIP Tony

Lois Thomas

January 26, 2013

Your smile always brigten my school days. Just a great person..will miss you. My prayers and comfort goes out to each member of the Woods faimly.

January 25, 2013

Always a smile on your face and joy in your heart, you will always be in our heart and will be missed deeply

Jackie Crawford

January 24, 2013

You will be sadly miss, my friend and you're smile... Thank you for all the work you done in the pass years... The Booker, Bell, and Holland families... Our prayers go out to you're family &friends...

Tracie Booker- Holland

January 24, 2013

A dear friend that I will miss. You knew how to make a person laught. We love you and will miss you Mr. Woods. Your friends and sisters Stars Elite Social Club

January 23, 2013

A dear friend from way back. You are a wonderful person. Always knew how to make a person laugh. You will be missed. Your friends in The Stars Elite Social Club.

January 23, 2013

Your smile could brighten any room and your laughter could lift any spirit. We will always remember that you were always positive. May we all live by your example. Lydia Hayes & Family

January 23, 2013

I recently saw Tony at my sister's (Brenda Laws) funeral service in September 2012. It was so wonderful to see this childhood friend I had not seen in years. To the family - words cannot express the sorrow I feel. Tony was a part of our neighborhood blended family: The Woods, The Robinsons, The Paynes and Summers. His smile, laughter and joking spirit will always be remembered.
From Debbie Holt (Robinson), your neighborhood sister, school mate and friend,

January 22, 2013

"Unbelievable!" May God keep the family safe and strong. I still find it so hard to believe that you are no longer here with us Tony. It was just a couple of weeks ago that you, me, Jason and Lloyd were joking in the chapel about life in general. You were truly a class act, a "sharp" funeral director so to speak. You will be missed but know that my memories of you will always be great ones. Your time on earth may have been short but you made lasting impressions on each and every one you encountered. See you on the other side!

Angela Grundy-Sallee

January 22, 2013

Tony Woods was one of the first people I met when I moved to Indy from New York. We attennded Mt. Gerizim Church together from sometime. His zest for His Heavenly Father, life, his Mother, and children was a small part of what made him special.

Judi Dawkins

January 21, 2013

I have never met a more pleasant and sincere person as the beloved Tony Woods. May his memory live on in all our hearts joyously

Judi & Jordan Dawkins

January 21, 2013

In The Honor Of My Dear Friend Dj Tony , R.I.P My Brother You Will Always Be Remember For Your Big Heart & Smile. Your Friendship Meant A Lot To Me.When I Got The News It Jus Broke My Heart , I Missed The Service But More Im Gonna Miss My Friend , We Had Lots Of Get Times Tony With Our Music , Music RelaxThe Soul , My Heart Is Heavy But I Know You With The Angels , My Friend Tony I love You My Brother

DJ HUGGY BEAR
PaulL Caudle
Indianapolis,In

Paul Caudle

January 20, 2013

To the Woods family, I send my condolences. I pray God will strengthen you as go through your loss. May God continue to bless. I will miss Tony's sweet spirit and his smiling face. Gone but not forgotten. Pastor Belinda Brents.

Belinda Brents

January 20, 2013

May God continue to strengthen the Woods family during your time of bereavement.

On behalf of the Chapman Family,
Maria A. Chapman(LaBoard)
Nashville,Tn

January 20, 2013

Childhood neighbor. Bless the family with peace, keep his children.

Tammie Summers

January 19, 2013

Take your rest we all love you but God love you the best

Debra Owens

January 19, 2013

Tony, I will miss your smiling face and your great laugh and kindness everytime I go to do hair at Sunset. Rest In Peace, for you are in God's presence now.

Tammy Sharp

January 19, 2013

May GOD comfort your family at this difficult time. The Robinson Family.

January 19, 2013

To the family;
I went to high school with Tony, Very sweet person he will be missed.
May the Lord comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Tammie Terrell

Tammie Terrell

January 19, 2013

I am sorry for your loss,may you be comforted by the many warm thoughts of those who care. Tony was like a family member in the Hayes Family!

BEVERLY HAYES

January 19, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Theresa Newbern

January 19, 2013

My sincere condolences to Tony's family. Tony knew me as kid and I have such fond memories of him. He was kind, funny, and generous; willing to help anyone anyway he could. I can remember him taking me and my grandmother (known as Pig) anywhere grandma needed to go, because she didn't drive and Tony would just laugh and crack jokes the whole time while grandma would hold onto the door handle and criticize his driving. (Lol) God has called one of his angels, here on earth, home. But he will forever be in our hearts. Kim Massey-Sargent and the Massey family.

Kim Massey-Sargent

January 19, 2013

L McGee

January 19, 2013

Karen Monaughan

January 19, 2013

Tony will be missed, Great man to work with and be around( God Bless )

Louis Rose

January 19, 2013

I love you daddy no matter how our relationship was. You will be missed and your kids will be stronger than ever ! - daughter

Tiffany Woods

January 19, 2013

My deepest sympathy and prayers to the Woods Family. God Bless and keep you all.

Janeen Thomas

January 19, 2013

My thougts and prayers are with the Woods family. My prayers are also extended to the love of his life; Donna King. I know he is missing you just as much as you are missing him. Stay strong and never loose faith because he wouldnt want you to be any other way. Also know that you will be in his heart forever. God Bless

WONDA SMITH

January 18, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Karen Monaughan

January 18, 2013

My prayers are with you all. Shaun and Tiffany stay strong and I am praying for strength for you and your family.

Marilyn Murff

January 18, 2013

My condolences go out to Tony's family. To my friend Donna, may God rap His arms around your heart and then hold it in His hands to sooth the pain. Many blessings…

Linda -Darren Robinson

January 18, 2013

this candle is for a 30 year friendship we shared in the entertainment industry. May your soul rest in peace and your family be comforted in the arms of god as your tears fall silently, god will catch every tear drop. This is truley a shock you are the fourth friend of mine that has gone home this week to be with god,

inga mcdaniel

January 18, 2013

To a great friend and funeral director we will miss you Tony but will never forget younand your friendship. RIP

Roy & Toby Chaplin

January 18, 2013

To the woods family you have my deepest sympthay, he was a great person and excellant d.j., he will be sadly missed but i know he is in walking around upstars with god

inga mcdaniel

January 18, 2013

I am in shock... I worked with Tony at Bank One and you didn't see one of us without the other. Use to go the New Era and hang out...Had lost touch with one another but he was always on my mind. He was my Buddy and I am so sad to hear of his passing..God Bless the Family...Tony Love You Buddy

Jackie Nance

January 18, 2013

Tony was one of a kind friend and I will miss him dearly. To The Woods Family look to the Lord for strength and refuge. My deepest sympathy Loretta Cummings

January 18, 2013

Tony you will be missed dearly !

Desire' Thrailkill

January 18, 2013

To the Woods family, may God give you strenght and courage. My prayer are with you all. Love Mrs. Ruth, Janice, Tyrone, Yvonne, Debra

Janice Harris Hamilton

January 18, 2013

May God be with the family at this time of sorrow.Tony was always a kind young man we went to Wood High School together." RIP Tony"

~Faith Thrailkill-Johnson

January 18, 2013

To the Woods family, thank you, for sharing this remarkable person. He has been a friend and extended family member for over 4o years. I know there's a party in heaven, "Royal Production" has arrived. Rest in Peace Tony.

Carolyn Faye Beason

January 18, 2013

One of my Best Friends growing up, Tony was the truest of friends. His Family is "My" Family and I pray for their strength. Tony lived it being free! "Everything we do in Life.... Echoes in Eternity" Tony.. You made your mark!!

Glen Jones

January 18, 2013

I had the pleasure of working with Tony at SMG when he first began there. He had such compassion for what he did. He was a great person, a great friend. He was there for me and my family at a time of loss and I appreciate everything that he did for us. Thank you Tony for all that you were!

Jennifer Stacy

January 18, 2013

Tonia Jones

January 18, 2013

Tony,
Man, I remember when we were at going to Wood High School. I never thought I ever meet someone that talked more then me. RIP

Britt Wagner

January 18, 2013

Be reminded family that our Lord Jesus reveals himself in a way of comfort in times such as this. Rest in this comfort.
Rev. Warren T. Hurley

Warren Hurley

January 18, 2013

Miss you my man!!!

Louis Rose

January 18, 2013

You Will Be Missed DJ Tony.

Annette Davis

January 18, 2013

we go a long way back. Tony DJ my wedding recpetion and boy did we Party. RIP Bro. Love you Shaun and Tiffany. Aunt Cookie.

January 18, 2013

Tony,will truely be missed here in Indianapolis he was a loving person with a big heart and big smile, I Love You(BFF)

Theresa Newbern

January 18, 2013

LaNelta McGraw

January 18, 2013

Tony
You will be forever miss You and your big contagious laugh myself and children will always remember you as Uncle Tony! I will always remember the time you made me laugh when my hurt was heavy.. We love you Uncle Tony!

Angel,Brandi,Justin Shaffer

January 18, 2013

My thoughts and prayer go out to the Woods Family and my dear friend Donna for a great loss

Bernice Averitte

January 18, 2013

You will be truly missed,Your friend

Alfred Hayes

January 18, 2013

Fond Memories of a Dear Friend!

Jennifer Chandler

January 18, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends in this most difficult time. Be encouraged! May God provide you all with Peace that surpasses all understanding!

Natasha

January 18, 2013

Missing you so much, you will always be in my heart..........LOVE FOREVER, Renee Rogers

January 18, 2013

With deepest sympathy

The staff of Stuart Mortuary, Indianapolis

January 18, 2013

You will be missed so much Tony..you were always a nice person to be around and you always had everyone laughing.

Tee Reynolds

January 18, 2013

Tony, I miss you dearly.. you always looked out for me and was such a great friend to me from day one. The best part of my day was hearing you laugh! You were my inspiration for my future. I always told you " I want to be just like you" I have never met someone with such a big heart and willing to help anyone. Its still unreal to me that you are gone. But I know you are in a great place where you are happy! I will cherish all of our memories! You will forever have a special place in my heart! xoxo Kriss.

kriss moore

January 17, 2013

I will forever miss you tony! You always looked out for me and were a true friend, I have never met someone with such a big heart! You were an inspiriation to me for my future. I always told you " I want to be just like you" You were an amazing person, friend and funeral director! The best around! Always in my heart forever! Sadly missed! Kriss!

kriss

January 17, 2013

I will forever miss you tony! You always looked out for me and were a true friend, I have never met someone with such a big heart! You were an inspiriation to me for my future. I always told you " I want to be just like you" You were an amazing person, friend and funeral director! The best around! Always in my heart forever! Sadly missed! Kriss!

January 17, 2013

TONY, WE WILL MISS YOU,FRIEND. YOU WERE A SPECIAL PERSON TO WORK WITH.BLESS YOU. JIM & NANCY GUTHRIE

January 17, 2013

I CAN NOT EXPRESS WITH WORDS THE PAIN I FEEL WITHOUT YOU. I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU AND I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU! WE HAVE BEEN FRIENDS FOR 30 YEARS. YOU WILL NEVER LEAVE MY HEART. ...............RENEE ROGERS

January 17, 2013

I worked with Tony at SMG when he first arrived there. Tony was a great funeral director and a greater friend and person. When I left to go on the road and workamp Tony would say to me" Jerry, you livin the good life man, livin the good life". Whenever I had the chance to return and visit Tony the first thing he would tell me, "Jerry, you livin the good life man, llivin the good life". Well Tony I'm going to miss hearing those words from you when I come back, but let me tell you something, "Tony, you livin the good life man, livin the good life now:. God bless you my friend.

Jerry Slavey

January 17, 2013

Words can not express the sorrow I have for the loss of Tony. Tony had been a great help (just recently) to our family during the arrangements for my Sister. Our prayers for Tony's family and those who had been touch by him will be lifted up on high. God Bless-

Carrie Waldmann

January 17, 2013

Miss you Tony!

Katie

January 17, 2013

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