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Donald Woods Obituary

Donald Woods Sr., age 57, entered eternal rest on Thursday, September 5, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnnie and Julia Wrench; daughter, Demetrice Marie Woods, and siblings Catherine Glaspy, Frank Jr., Edward and Darrell Woods. He leaves to cherish his memories, his Loving and Devoted wife Demetrice Woods; 2 sons, Donald Woods Jr., and Darius Woods; 3 sisters, Beverly Woods (Patrick), Cassandra Delpit (Raymond), Debra Wrench (Richard); 6 brothers, Eddie (Terry), Kenneth Sr., Bruce (Maxine), Derek Sr. (Penny), Cedric (Tasha), and Shawn Woods (Kimberly); in-laws, Claudia and Arnold Ray Thompson Sr., and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Service on Saturday, September 21, 2024, 12:00 p.m. at Professional Funeral Services, 1449 N. Claiborne Ave., New Orleans, LA. Pastor George Green., Officiating. Repass Celebration will immediately follow Memorial Service. Please visit www.pfsneworleans.com to sign the Guestbook online. Services entrusted to the caring staff of Professional Funeral Services, Inc. "Families First", 1449 N. Claiborne Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116, 504-948-7447.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Sep. 19 to Sep. 20, 2024.

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Stacy Woods

September 21, 2024

Prayers from Stacy Woods Leblanc and family to your WIFE, children, siblings and the rest of the family. Love you brother and see you on the other side

Phyllis Jackson and family

September 21, 2024

Sending our condolences to Shawn Woods and family for the loss of their loved one.

Penny Woods

September 21, 2024

Sending Prayers up for my husband family God is able I´m miss you Bnl Love you´ll Demetrius Donald jr Darius

Regina Jones

September 20, 2024

Sorry for your loss

Beth

September 20, 2024

From the Jones Family, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the entire Woods Family.

Benny, Alana, Terrance and Yolanda

Jessica Strahan

September 19, 2024

Rest in peace Donald! Your acts of kindness to others and the way you loved on your wife and family will be remembered forever. My heart and prayers are with Duce and the boys

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