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Joshua Woods Obituary
Josh was a graduate of Christian Brothers High School, where he excelled in football and wrestling. Josh enjoyed golf, fitness, cooking, fishing and took part in many SCI Hunters Against Hunger Hunts with his maternal grandfather and cousins.
Joshua is survived by his mother, Shari (Disalvo) Woods; father, Russell A. Woods, both of Memphis; paternal grandparents, J.E. and Hilda Woods of Memphis; maternal grandparents, Jim and Vicki Disalvo of Olive Branch, Miss.; sister, Ashley Blackwelder; brother-in-law, Ryan Reed; nephews, Cameron and Colby Reed of Memphis; cousins, Sam and Julie Disalvo, Natalia and Tom Johnson, Kristi Miller, Bill Moss III, Brent Moss, Victoria Moss, Nicholas Disalvo, Katie Disalvo, Jake Disalvo, Mia Disalvo, Nico Disalvo, Jamie Disalvo, Taylor Reynolds, Sarah, Lee, Belle and Bonnie Saphier, Don White and Christian Dion; aunts and uncles, Norma and Jim Disalvo, Victoria and Tim Disalvo, Darlene and John Owen, Craig Woods, Linda and Richard Dion; and many great-aunts and uncles.
His family will receive guests and friends from 4 to 8 p.m. March 10, 2013, and funeral services will be at 1 p.m. March 11, 2013, all at the Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 5599 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38119. Burial with military honors will follow at 3 p.m., in the West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery
The family requests donations be made to Christian Brothers High School Scholarship Fund and the U.S. Navy-Chief Petty Officer Association Fund.
Online condolences and floral tributes may be made by visiting www.memphisfuneralhome.net, Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 5599 Poplar Ave. (901-725-0100).
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Katie Disalvo
December 1, 2014
Thinking about you today cousin
Rose Mendiola Deleon Guerrero (Mom) PIR 5/25
March 26, 2013
Prayers go out to the family through this difficult time. May God guide Josh to eternal peace as he is welcomed into the heavenly Kingdom. Once a Navy mom, always a Navy mom! Much love to you, Shari! Josh must have been proud to have such a strong and positive woman in his life! God bless you all!
Austin Tutor
March 26, 2013
Love you like a brother, Josh. I'll never forget you. You'll be there with me at all the major milestones in my life. You'll still be the best man at my wedding, and there when things get tough.
RIP
Christopher Dixon
March 18, 2013
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March 18, 2013
Joshua Woods,
Thank you for your service to our country.
Christopher C. Dixon
US Navy, Retired
Sonar Technician, Submarines
brian lazek
March 17, 2013
Psalm 23:6
Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. (NIV)
brian
March 17, 2013
Josh, You never cease to amaze me. Even after life you are ever so alive. You were a brother to me and my family. I'll forever cherish every memory I had with you. I look up to you in every way. You are truly a shining example of what it means to be a man, brother, sailor! Rest in peace brother and know that you will never be forgotten....
SHARI DISALVO
March 16, 2013
I LOVE YOU JOSHMAN!
CAPTAIN AMERICA!
MOMMA
Keith Post
March 16, 2013
While I did not have the honor of knowing or serving with Joshua, he is a navy and submarine brother. Sailor you now have eternal winds and following seas, and I know God is welcoming you with his loving embrace. To your family, we wish them God's Love and Peace, and strength for the days ahead. We send our heartfelt condolences and may God Bless you all.
Keith F. Post, Executive Director
St. Marys Submarine Museum - St. Marys Georgia
Annie Boren
March 14, 2013
My prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Thank you for your service, Sailor! Fair winds and following seas.
Marla Skinner (Navy Mom)
March 13, 2013
May God comfort you with His peace and strength. Love and prayers.
Boat Sailor
March 13, 2013
Sailor, thank you. It is time to Rest your Oar.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace, knowing that your service is part of what enables The United States of America to be able to find her way, by The Almighty's Grace,regardless of state of wind or seas.
peggy dunne
March 12, 2013
May the Angels Lead you into Paradise..May you be in your Mansion and May my Mansion be next to yours someday so I can thank you for your service and give you a Big Navy Mom Hug!!! May God comfort your family..May He wipe away their tears and May they feel you in their hearts as we know death is not the end..but the beginning of Eternal Life..not gone..here with us ..in our hearts..Love, Navy Mom Peggy Dunne
Jenn Rebello ~Navy Mom
March 12, 2013
Love and prayers from our Navy family to yours. Fair winds and following seas Sailor.....
VANESSA CORTES
March 12, 2013
Sincerest sympathy from our family to yours. Fair winds and following seas, sailor. Love and prayers - PIR 5/25 Div 160 Vanessa Cortes
March 12, 2013
God bless our deepest and sincere sympathy to you and your family PIR 5/25 Diane Nettles
March 12, 2013
Deepest sympathies from our family to yours. You'll be in our thoughts and prayers. Fair winds and following seas sailor, you will not be forgotten. The Long Family, MD
Carolyn Woodstock
March 12, 2013
My deepest sympathies, from a fellow Navy Mom.
The Chaloux family
March 12, 2013
Love and prayers from a member of your Groton Navy family. Fair winds and following seas Sailor.
Charolette Phillips
March 12, 2013
My heartbreaks for you all. May your days ahead be eased knowing that so many are praying & thinking of you all.
Shay
March 12, 2013
Deepest sympathies from our families to yours. You'll be in our thoughts and prayers. Fair winds and following seas sailor, you will not be forgotten.
Kristene Foxworthy
March 12, 2013
My deepest sympathies to his family. My heart hurts for you all. May God bless you with all of his wonderful memories. From a fellow Navy Submariner Mom.
Dana Gnann
March 12, 2013
My deepest sympathies to the entire family. My son graduated from Groton in November and is now stationed in Georgia but currently deployed. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. God bless our Silent Service and your family!
Josh Baranofsky
March 11, 2013
Rest in peace Woods! You will be sorely missed by everyone, especially myself. You were a brother to me. In the words of Fallon, "peace easy Woods"
B Elmore
March 11, 2013
Rest in peace Sailor.
Josh's family, may God bless you with wonderful memories of your loved one.
A Navy Mom.
Cindy & Thom Barker
March 11, 2013
Our deepest sympathy from fellow Groton Submarine parents. Praying for the peace that only God can give. So proud of your son and thankful for his service to our country.
Chimene Speer
March 11, 2013
Heartfelt thoughts to the family and friends of Josh. From a fellow Navy Submariner mom.
Linzie Dixon
March 11, 2013
Josh, you will always and forever be in my heart!
Love you
Betsy Ross
March 11, 2013
Deepest sympathies to all the family and friends of Josh. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lynette Anthony
March 11, 2013
Prayers to this young Sailors friends and Family. From a Navy Mom.
Roz Yantis
March 11, 2013
My sympathy to all of Josh's family. I have a submariner in Groton & he is on deployment right now so I don't know if they could have known each other. But we are all Navy family & my heart aches for all of you. I pray for God to wrap his loving arms around all of you & bring you his peace. Thank you Josh, for serving your country.
SHARON WESLEY
March 11, 2013
Im am so sorry for your loss, my son is in the Navy too and is there in Groton CT, he said your son was a nice guy and will be missed by all his Navy Sailors. May he rest in peace.
Raph SmithII
March 11, 2013
As, I Have never met you Josh , My father is a retired Navy Seal I appreciate what you've done to keep us free.God be with you and your family.
Cheri Adams
March 11, 2013
My deepest sympathies to his family.
Mom of a Navy Submariner at Groton
Kerri Hedges-Huskisson
March 11, 2013
Josh, I never knew you but My Son Knew you well and spoke so highly of you! You are missed in the Dorm. As a Fellow Navy Mom, My heart breaks for you Shari! You will always be in our hearts! Fair Winds and Following Seas.
Barbi and Austin Johnson
March 11, 2013
I never had the pleasure of meeting Josh; however, he was someone my son, Austin, admired and enjoyed knowing while he was attending school in Groton. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with Josh's family and loved ones ... Fair Winds and Following Seas, Sailor. God Speed and Rest In Peace.
David Lincoln
March 11, 2013
Miss you man. Hold the fort down til we meet again. Semper Fidelis.
Jeff Faust
March 11, 2013
Josh, I know at times you looked up to David Lincoln and I, but really we looked up to your strength both physically and mentally. It seems like just yesterday when we were throwing out football players from the Double Deuce. Words cant really describe how much you will be missed. love ya brother
Paul Baranofsky
March 11, 2013
I am totally shocked and saddened to hear about Joshs death.I had the pleasure of meeting him when he came to the home of my nephew Joshua Baranofskys parents last summer for a cookout.A respectful fine young man.My heart goes out to all those that loved him.
Melissa Christenson
March 11, 2013
Josh I never had the opportunity to meet you, but you and your family are part of the Navy Family, Fair Winds and Following Seas "Sailor" God Bless you and thank you for your service.
The Christenson Family
Ann-Marie Baranofsky
March 11, 2013
Josh, your Massachusetts Navy family will miss you so much. It's hard to believe we just met you this summer, you have become such an important part of our lives. Thank you for the friendship and love you gave to our son Josh as well as to us. Thank you for your willingness to serve your country. Fair winds and following seas, sailor.
Phil Taber
March 11, 2013
Rest in Peace, Josh.
Victoria Moss
March 10, 2013
Your laugh will remain in our ears. We will see your smile every time we close our eyes. You will always be in our hearts. Now and always. Love you cousin, Victoria
Knoxville Tn Resident
March 10, 2013
"Thank You for your service to "Our Country".
Mary Catherine Woods
March 10, 2013
Although it has been a few years since I've see you, I have the fondest memories of you as a baby, a toddler and an amazing young man. Your family is and will always remain very proud of you. Thank you for your service to our Country. Rest in peace, Joshua.
Uncle Jimmy and Aunt Norma Disalvo
March 10, 2013
Dearest Josh....You are so special and we LOVE and will miss you dearly! We know you are safely home now...all our Love....Your Uncle Jimmy and Aunt Norma <3
Sarah Saphier
March 8, 2013
Dear josh, it was a pleasure to have known you.. Just wish we could have had more time...We are so far away but know you are looking over everyone ... Sleep Tight Josh until we all meet again.xxxx lee Sarah, Belle and Bonnie.xxxxxx
Victor and Eileen Boldreghini
March 8, 2013
Josh you are standing in the light of God's precious son Jesus. I know your first embrace was from Christ himself. You were surrounded by love on earth and you are surrounded by love in Heaven from Granny and Grandaddy Boldreghini and Joey. We were so proud of you precious nephew. Love from Uncle Pep and Aunt Eileen.
Natalia Disalvo Johnson
March 8, 2013
Rest in peace cuzzie. You are deeply missed & I love you forever & always like my 'little' brother. Keep a good watch over us~thank you for being our guardian angel now.
Love always,
Natalia
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