Owen Woods Obituary

We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord. II Corinthians 5:8

JOHNSON CITY - Owen "Larry" Woods, 76, Johnson City passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 19, 2024. He was the firstborn son of the late O.M. and Frankie Christian Woods of Carters Valley, Church Hill, TN. Larry graduated from Church Hill High School in 1965. He worked at Domtar Paper Company of Kingsport before retiring after 49 years and 10 months of service.

Larry loved the Lord Jesus with all of his heart. He was a real family man who enjoyed spending time with all of his family and friends. He was well known for his positive outlook and attitude. Larry never met a stranger. His great sense of humor, kindness and caring were outstanding. He had an infectious smile and a twinkle in his eyes when he was up to something. Larry enjoyed Christian music and found great comfort in it. He also enjoyed sports immensely. He played sports in high school and later played on three softball teams for his church and workplace. Larry also coached his son's baseball team. He liked bowling and was an avid golfer who enjoyed playing on many different courses.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Linda Woods; his children, Gary (Alison) Woods, Traci (Dennis) Osborne and Tricia (Zef) Dedvuka; his grandchildren, Austin, Emma, Aubree and Kristina; a brother, Gary (Brenda) Woods; a sister, Ginger (Danny) Cooter; a brother-in-law, Reverend William (Theresa) Whitehead; also several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Larry will be conducted at 2:00 PM Friday, March 22, 2024 in the West Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Avenue, Johnson City with Pastor Randall Smith of Clarksburg, WV officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until the service hour. Graveside services will follow in the Church Hill Memory Gardens, 208 Lane Street, Church Hill, TN. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

With grateful hearts, we would like to thank our dear friend, Clay Hammonds, for his care and kindness. The family would like to thank all of the staff at Oakmont of Gordon Park Assisted Living for their care, kindness and love to Larry, and also greatly appreciates the expertise, kindness and care from Elite Hospice, not only to Larry, but to the family as well.

Floral arrangements are welcome or the family requests memorial contributions be sent to the Parkinson's Association or St. Jude's Children Research Hospital.

Condolences may be made online at www.wadugger.com. Arrangements by Woodall-Anderson and Dugger Funeral Home, 108 W. Watauga Avenue, Johnson City. 423-928-2245