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Woody Peoples Obituary
Peoples was a member of the Eagles 1980 NFC Championship team, and was the starting guard in Super Bowl XV. He played in 168 NFL games with the Eagles and 49ers, and was named to the Pro Bowl in 1972 and 1973.
Peoples was originally signed by San Francisco as a free agent from Grambling. He spent two years in the Army before joining the 49ers in 1968. Peoples signed with the Eagles as a free agent in 1978.
He moved onto a career within football, as he was a scout in the USFL, and also an assistant coach at UAB.
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Margaret Beard
October 3, 2024
Woodrow was the love of my life. He was a true gentleman, loved beautiful flowers, building houses and fishing. An offensive guard with San Francisco 49ers, and went to the Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles #69
O'Ree Oliver
November 6, 2020
#69 49ers ,the reason I became and still is a niners fan.
west end neighbor hood, Birmingham. # Cleveland Station !
Fred Dowling
February 24, 2015
Woody and I served together in C Troop 1st Squadron 2nd Armored Calvary Regiment in Bindlach, Germany. We were close friends. Woody tagged me with the nickname "Froggy". I changed my major to Business Management after I returned to college because of discussions we had. Both of my sons have degrees in Business which can be traced to Woody's influence on me. I only recently found out that Woody is with our Lord. We almost reconnected when he was with the Eagles. He met my former wife because she was at Giants Stadium to see her brother, Harry Carson play in a game against the Eagles. We called each other, unfortunately, I misplaced his number. I won't mention it here, but he and I pulled off my all time favorite practical joke on one of our fellow troopers. Woody was one in a million. May he rest in peace. I will be glad to talk to any family members. I can be reached at 843-615-4403,
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Joseph Edwards
February 8, 2014
Mr peoples was one of the best offensive lineman in the game. He will be missed.
Samuel Brown
October 22, 2010
I met Mr. Peoples at a parent-teacher conference at the Penrose School in Philadelphia. He was gracious and his son was brilliant.
Take comfort in a life well lived.
October 22, 2010
To the Peoples Family:
I pray that you take comfort in knowing Woodrow now rests safely in the arms of He who is able to sustain us.
We grew up together in the Cleveland Station area of West End and enjoyed many happy times at the home of his grand mother (Mamma Dolly).
He will be missed by all who knew him.
Fannie P. Forte Harris
Atlanta, GA.
October 19, 2010
To Woodrow's family,may the Lord Bless & keep you in your time of sorrow.I knew Woodrow well,we competed in sports against each other in high school.He was an outstanding athelete&a wonderful person.He will be missed.
Shirl
October 19, 2010
To the family and friends of Mr.Woody Peoples. You have my deepest condolences. May God bless you and may your memories dry your tears.
October 18, 2010
Thank God for your sweet spirit, you were always nice to be around and we were so proud of your accomplishments. Your Lowndes County (Alabama)connection.
Arthur Nelson,
October 18, 2010
"May the God of comfort, who comfort us in all our trials bring you comfort at this time."(2Cor.1:3,4)
MARK HAGA
October 18, 2010
THANKS FOR ALL THE GREAT FOOTBALL MEMORIES. MAY YOU NOW REST IN PEACE.
October 18, 2010
Miss Vivian,
My heart goes out to you in your loss. Many prayers have been sent to console you.
Love you,
Judy Cacioppo
Ann Maria Beard
October 18, 2010
Danielle and Trent,
I had the honor of knowing your father practically all of my life. He was a wonderful person! I was so sorry to hear of his passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Gib Kirwin
October 17, 2010
I had the pleasure of meeting Woody when he was a guest at the Downtown 49er Club weekly luncheon of which I was then President. A complete gentleman, the consumate team player, and just down to earth. Left us with many fond memmories. Too young to pass on. We love you, Woody!
October 17, 2010
RIP Woody, not forgotten; worked hard, great player
cat connell
October 17, 2010
thanks woodman. niners and raiders love you. you were a class act. love you.
Lynn Dettra
October 17, 2010
I had season tickets for the Philadelphia Eagles during the Woody People's era. Great guy, great player. RIP Woody.
sylvania canty
October 17, 2010
I just want to give my condolence s to the faimly of mr. people and said i will be praying fo the family
Marion Holston
October 17, 2010
You have my deepest condolenced and prayers and remember family and friends God does no wrong. his time has come see him in the Pearl Gate of Heaven.
Sincerely Your
Ms. Marion Welch-Holston
Monroe,Louisiana GSU
Shelia Walker
October 16, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
norris tuggle
October 16, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mark Ross
October 16, 2010
A great football player! Made me become a hardcore 49er fan. God bless Woody!
October 16, 2010
"My condolences to family and friends of Woody. May memories of him bring you peace." Joyce Harris (Atlanta, Georgia)
Shirley Griffin
October 16, 2010
I am sorry for your loss may the God of all comfort be withyou in your time of grief.
rex edrington
October 15, 2010
R.I.P. and thanks for your service to our country!
sherquetta ingram
October 15, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Bob B
October 15, 2010
Holding, #69 on the offense! Moving on from this earthly world, we leave but memories. Bless you, Woody.
Chele
October 15, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Cynthia Aaron
October 15, 2010
May God comfort and strengthen you. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
October 15, 2010
Thank God for him during the time that he played professional ball I was a teenager we were so proud when we saw a black person on TV and I thank GOD for him. May the Lord be with the his family!
willie ford jr
October 15, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Earlie Alford
October 15, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
judith lee
October 15, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Shirl Southard
October 15, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
windell singleton
October 15, 2010
Thanks for the memories woody! "Always Pray"
Kirk Carlson
October 15, 2010
To the Peoples Family, I was saddened to hear about Woodys passing this morning. I grew up in the Bay Area when he was giving Brodie all that time to find Gene Washington downfield, but what I remember most was that he and Cedric Hardman were shootin hoops at the Redwood City headquarters when a buddy and me poked our heads inside the gym. They invited us in for a 2 on 2, for wich they promptly disposed of us! May the Good Lord be with you in this difficult time, and RIP Woody.
Britt Pavelonis
October 15, 2010
Sorry to hear of Woody's passing. I am a football collector and Woody not only autographed my items, he went out of his way to say thank you for remembering him and his playing career. That is the class that I believe Woody had.
TROY YOUNGBLOOD
October 15, 2010
THANK YOU FOR YOUR VALUABLE CONTRIBUTION TO FOOTBALL
AND TO MANKIND! MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY.
JOHN CARDINAL
October 15, 2010
I WAS A CHILD BUT THAT NAME WOODY PEOPLES
HAS STUCK WITH ME FOR A VERY LONG TIME AND MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY AT THIS TIME.
PLEASE ACCEPT MY REGARDS AT THIS TIME.
JOHN CARDINAL
Never Forget Our Veterans
October 15, 2010
God Bless Woody and a big salute for his two years in the Army!
Rest in Peace
mary Ross cunningham
October 15, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Linda Dickey & Family
October 15, 2010
To the Family, My condolences to you for your loss of Woody, May he Rest In Peace, and May God Bless you and Keep you Strong during this time of Mourning.
T B
October 15, 2010
May God's blessing and mercy be with you.
Christine R
October 15, 2010
Such a shame. I remember when I was young and the Eagles went to the Superbowl with the Raiders and him playing. God Bless you Woody!
Alan
October 15, 2010
I remember watching Woody play. He was a Veteran, a Coach, and a Super Bowl Champion. RIP Woody.
Reed Family
October 15, 2010
Peoples Family,
May, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation give you all the needed strenght to endure in this time of deep sorrow.
May the power beyond what is normal be God’s and not that out of ourselves.
Fannie
October 15, 2010
Greatness may be gone but not forgotten!Through the tears please rejoice in this hope: "Those of our people who have died will live again! Their bodies will come back to life. All those sleeping in their graves will wake up and sing for joy. As the sparkling dew refreshes the earth, so the Lord will revive those who have long been dead" Isa 26:19
October 15, 2010
Respect to the family of Woody Peoples. He was a quiet man of his time -- an excellent football player and, unlike many athletes in those turbulant times, he served his country in the military.
Peace Woody Peoples.
JoeN
Baltimore
October 15, 2010
Rest in peace Mr Peoples. What a fine southern gentleman you are. Ed Cox Mount Holly
Victoria VZj
October 14, 2010
Rest in peace 'Woody"
so sorry to hear
Sentiments in regards
Such achievement he showed
inside the Sports world..
In memory of WoodyPeoples~
Tawona Hughes- Ross
October 14, 2010
Sorry to hear about your loss! My grandmothers last name was Peoples. I have never heard of anyone else with the last name. She passed away many years ago. R.I.P
Marilynn
October 14, 2010
I offer my sincere condolonces to the family of Woody Peoples. May your precious memories and the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort ease the pain of your grief.-Isaiah 61:2
October 14, 2010
woody was a graet guy,may god bless his family and friends. P.S. football follower.
1973. San Francisco 49ers. Pro Bowl.
Phil Abramoff
October 14, 2010
So sad to see this story.
Sympathies to the Peoples family.
Remember you playing for the 49ers and
the Eagles. May God go with you.
October 14, 2010
Very sad to see this story.
My prayers and condolences to the Peoples family.
I certainly remember his career with both the
49ers and Eagles.
May God go with you.
R Golay
October 14, 2010
To the the family of Woody Peoples - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that KWoody will be missed by many.
Rob Hunter
October 14, 2010
Woody played football in the trenches where the real action is, and he played the game very well. God bless his family and friends during this time of grief.
October 14, 2010
May God continue to bless the family. The Peoples Families of Wilmington, N.C. & Princess Anne, Md.
bon settlers
October 14, 2010
woody you are one of most famous pro ball playler.49er are my team no matter how they play am i 49er fan all the way.so go and play in heaven 4 my mom and dad and my brother.
October 14, 2010
RIP # 69... you were a player!
jeannette redmond
October 14, 2010
my deepest sympathy on the loss of your love one.all his fan will miss him dearly.may you the family have peace and
strenght at this saddest of times.rev. 21:3,4
Richard Gould
October 14, 2010
Woody you were a great 49er and I got to see you in the Super Bowl also. All the best to you family and friends
Pastor Shelia Bannister Antioch Holiness Church
October 14, 2010
Sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. You have the beautiful memories of his life that will live on in your hearts forever. I pray that God will strenghten you in the coming days and you find peace as you celebrate the life of this great man.
October 14, 2010
A great player, a vet,Super Bowl Champ and a coach.
As a friend would say, "He's good Peoples."
Rest in Peace - my sympathy to the family.
Gail Siegel
October 14, 2010
I would like to express my sincere condolences to the family of Woody Peoples.
May all your memories of him bring a smile to both your faces & your hearts.
Rest In Peace, Woody Peoples.
October 14, 2010
So sorry for your loss. As a 49er fan I remember what a great player and great person he was.
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