Robert Earl Woods Jr.

Robert Earl Woods Jr. obituary

Robert Earl Woods Jr.

Robert Woods Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Elkins Funeral Home - Florence on Aug. 14, 2025.

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Robert Earl Woods Jr. (Bobby), of Florence, passed away on August 12, 2025, at the age of 72 at his home. Graveside services will be at Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens on Friday, August 15 at 2:00pm with Kenny Baskins officiating.

Bobby was preceded in death by his loving wife, Cindy Aderholt Woods; father, Robert Earl Woods; mother, Opal Hamner Woods Hannah; grandparents, Johnny T. and Mattie B. Woods, Fred and Isabelle Hamner, 14 uncles, 13 aunts, and numerous cousins.

Bobby loved to hunt deer and fish, spending time with Jackson and Kade. From childhood through adulthood loved spending time with all of his relatives.

Bobby is survived by his sister, Deborah Kaye Woods Franks, niece, Kirsten (Josh), great nephews, Jackson and Kade Fenton; aunt, Betty Jean Stanfield; and several cousins.

The family would like to extend special thanks to Oddis and Nancy Fielder, Bobby's neighbors who helped him in many ways and loved him; cousin, Steve Stanfield and friend Greg Liles, for their friendship and their many hunting and fishing escapades; Florence fire department; DaVita Dialysis; and home health nurse, Jessie Boyles.

Elkins Funeral Home of Florence is assisting the family.

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