Jimmy Glenn Woods

Jimmy Woods, 73, of Sam Rayburn, went to be with the Lord on July 14, 2021.  He was born on July 30, 1947, in Brookeland, to Louise Brewster Woods and Grover Cleveland Woods. 

Jimmy lived in Sam Rayburn for nineteen years.  He graduated from Silsbee High School and the University of Louisiana.  After serving in the United States Navy, Jimmy worked in the oil industry.  He had work assignments in Texas, Louisiana, Alaska, Egypt, Chile, Algeria, and Kazakhstan.  He retired from ARCO as a materials supervisor. 

Jimmy taught by example.  He was devoted to his faith, family, and home.  He was a member of First Baptist Church in Jasper and enjoyed golf, fishing, and traveling.

Survivors include his wife, Marlene Woods; children, Michael Scott Woods of Phoenix, Arizona and James Gregory “Greg” Woods and his wife, Danielle, of Lumberton; and grandchildren, Kalli Woods, Sophia Woods, Justin Woods, Tyler Woods, Lincoln Woods, and Liam Woods. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Johnny Keith Woods; and sister, Shirley Jean Woods. 

A gathering of Jimmy’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee.  A celebration of Jimmy’s life will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 18, 2021, at Broussard’s, with is interment to follow at Hooks Cemetery, Kountze.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 314 North Main Street, Jasper, Texas 75951.

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