Photo courtesy of Cobbs Funeral Home - Pontiac
Oct 6, 1927 - Mar 28, 2020 (Age 92)
My prayers and thoughts are sent for mental peace and emotional harmony. With all love and much respect. Love always, Uncle Joe.
Sidney Woods
April 18, 2020 | Cleveland, OH | Family
WOODS FAMILY CHAPTER OF CLEVELAND OHIO. TO THE FAMILY OF UNCLE JOE WOODS. GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND KEEP YOU LIFTED UP ALWAYS. YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY. WE LOVE EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU.
CARREN WOODS
April 14, 2020 | CLEVELAND, OH | Family
Very pleasant and delightful man
Aminah Basir
April 12, 2020 | Amelia Islanf, FL | Coworker
Richard Armstrong
April 09, 2020 | Fort Wayne, IN | Friend
Lula Trice
April 05, 2020 | Pontiac, MI | Friend
Praying for Family during this difficult time . Mr. Joe was A Wonderful Man he will be missed by many ❤
Lisa Herring-Lee
April 05, 2020 | Auburn Hills, MI | Friend
Prayers and condolences from Ernest Robinson. Rest in heaven, Joe
Morris Taylor
April 03, 2020 | Pontiac, MI | Friend
Mr. Joe Woods Family, May it comfort you to know that so many share your grief and mourn your loss. May the Lord give you peace & comfort and keep your memories close. Mr. Woods will be highly missed. He would always greet everyone as a friend. I am glad Mr. Woods came thru my life. RIP
CAROLYN WINTON
April 03, 2020 | Pontiac, MI | Friend
Barbara Rogers-Landry
April 02, 2020 | Pontiac, MI
Joe Woods, Jr., was born on October 7, 1927 in Greensboro, Alabama, to the late Ellen and Joe Woods, Sr. He departed this life on Saturday, March 28, 2020. He attended Greensboro Elementary School where he completed the 6th grade. He accepted Christ at the Christian Valley Baptist Church, in Greensboro, Alabama. Joe united with New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Pontiac, Michigan in 1947 under the leadership of REV. Reed.
Joe served in the Korean War and was discharged with honors. He held many titles during his 45+ years at Pontiac Motors. Well after retiring he was a avid member of local 653. Joe became a Trustee on the UAW retirees board of directors, continuing to pour his heart and soul into the community, touching the lives of so many. He was also a member of the American Legion for many years building friendships with anyone and everyone. Joe will be tremendously missed by friends and family alike.
He is now reunited with his parents, his two sisters, the late Annie (George) King and Ella (Sidney) Carter and a host of nephews and nieces.
He leaves to cherish his memories his brother Willie (Betty Jean) Woods, his son Gregory (Bill) Lewis, his step-son Luther Daniel, stepdaughters Arvonne Wright and Elaine Daniel and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, grandchildren and other loving relatives and friends
Mr. Woods will lie in repose on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at Cobb's Funeral Home 151 Orchard Lake Road., Pontiac, Michigan, from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. Mr. Woods will be laid to rest at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan. A Memorial Service for Joe Woods, Jr., will be held at a later date
(DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS-19 THERE WILL BE A LIMIT ON VISITORS)
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