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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."
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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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