He was born in Washingtonville, Ohio and was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Norma Woods.
He will be so missed by Pattie, his wife of 42 years and his daughters and son-in law, Erin Woods and Melissa and Andy Boone. He will also be missed by his best friend of 10 years, Yogi.
Ed has 3 sisters in Ohio, Marjorie Burtnett, Kathy McGath, and Barbara Fennema.
Ed had a lifelong career in Retail Real Estate. He worked with Belz Enterprises for more than 20 years. He always had a love of airplanes and retired in 2019 as General Manager of the Olive Branch Airport.
He was an amazing Husband, Father, and Friend. He loved his family, his friends and his church.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 31st at Bartlett United Methodist Church from noon to 2:00 with service following at 2:00.
In lieu of flowers the family is asking for donations to:
The West Cancer Fight On Race – Team Woods Warriors (Shelby Farms Park on September 11, 2021)
https://raceroster.com/events/2021/35502/west-fight-on/pledge/team/4
OR their church, Bartlett United Methodist Church
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MemphisFuneralGermantownParkway.com for the Woods family.