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Larry J. Woods

18 October, 1942 – 10 January, 2023
IN THE CARE OF

Apex Funeral Home

Larry J. Woods of Apex, age 80, passed away on January 10, 2023.

Larry was born in Oklahoma and grew up in Nebraska. He graduated with an engineering degree from the University of Nebraska, and he was a lifetime Nebraska football fan. Joined the Navy as a submariner, served as an officer and retired as a lieutenant commander after 20 years in the United States Navy. After retiring from the Navy, Larry and his family came to Apex, NC where he became a fan of NCSU football. He coached CASL youth soccer. Larry worked for CP&L-Progress-Duke Energy and later retired after 30+ years.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Walt and Mogene; and by his younger brother Roger. Larry is survived by his wife, Barbara; and his four children and five grandchildren.

He will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA.

In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions may be donated to Navy-Marine Corps. Relief Society ( https://www.nmcrs.org ). Gifts may be mailed with a memo indicating that this gift is in memory of LCDR Larry J. Woods to the Navy-Marine Corps. Relief Society, 875 N. Randolph St. Ste 225, Arlington, VA 22203 or make a gift online at https://support.nmcrs.org/a/homepage.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy can be shared online at apexfuneral.net for the Woods family.

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