Henry Edmond Woods Jr.

Henry Edmond Woods, Jr. passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at East Jefferson Hospital with his devoted wife Linda and his family by his side. He had just recently celebrated his 80th birthday with family and close friends. He was full of gratitude for the awesome gifts that were so personalized for him. He was born in New Orleans on March 3, 1942. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda Reeves Woods, with whom he would have celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary the following day had he lived. He was a devoted, supportive, and loving husband who inspired her daily to be all that she could be. He also had a great love for his blended family. He was the father of Tania Woods Summers (Steve) and Scott Christian Woods (Jolene) and the stepdad of Jackie Fowler Abdo (Kariem) and Tim Howard (Jennifer). He was the proud grandfather of Keenan Woods, Jacob Griffith, Branden Summers, Aaron Woods, Austin Howard, Devin Summers, Ashley Woods, Payton Howard and Leilah Abdo. He kept a “Grandpa” journal for over 25 years, writing down his wonderful “Grandpa” moments. He shared with them his great “words of wisdom” and tips for “watching your back”. Henry is also survived by a sister, Carolea Woods Lora along with numerous nieces and nephews who adored him. He was the son of the late Henry E. Woods, Sr. and Carrie Lovie Stierwald. He served his country for 3 1/2 years in the Air Force and was stationed in England. During his time there, he became interested in photography, and when he returned to New Orleans, he worked for 5 years at Sacketts Photography Studio. He then transitioned to the oil industry working for Tenneco/ExxonMobil Refinery in Chalmette. In 2008, he retired as a stillman after 39 years. His love of photography was a lifelong hobby that led to a lot of travel to different places. He became the family photographer for many occasions and vacations. He will be SORELY missed by all who knew him, especially his family. Serving as pallbearers will be his 6 grandsons, Keenan Woods, Jacob Griffith, Branden Summers, Aaron Woods, Austin Howard and Devin Summers in addition to 2 of his nephews, Hunter Reeves and Bryan Robinson.

A funeral service will be held at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Blvd. in Metairie on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 11:00 am. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am. Interment will be in Biloxi Creek Cemetery in Perkinston, MS at 3:00 pm.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.LeitzEaganFuneralHome.com.