Hobert Fred Woody (“Woody”), 86, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, October 12th surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on December 23rd 1939, in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Woody was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He remained active, attending exercise classes four days a week and playing golf. A devoted member of Woodstation Church, he especially enjoyed singing in the choir and spending time with his wonderful church family. Woody made a friend wherever he went. He was outgoing, generous, hard-working, always ready to help, and eager to tell others about the family he loved so dearly.
He was the son of Rev. P.S. and Katherine Woody. He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Ann; his son, Thomas Simpson III; his brothers Phillip (Buddy) and Doyle Woody; and his sister Lila Forgey.
Woody graduated from Kirkman High School in Chattanooga, TN. After graduation he began a career in heating and air conditioning, working at Barger Air Conditioning and TVA. He was a proud member of Plumbers and Steamfitters UA Local #43 for over 50 years. For many years. he also performed maintenance for the local Great Clips salons.
He is survived by his daughters. Pam (Nicholas) Akwafo of Chattanooga, Janet (Mark) Edwards of Rock Spring, Mary (Hunter) Hughes of Chattanooga, Jody (Craig) Blakley of McDonough; his grandchildren Justin Edwards, Gabby and Wyatt Hughes, Alexis and Nicholas LaScala, Caleb and Carrington Blakley, Agnes, Desmond and Derrick Akwafo; his great-grandchildren Ryleigh and Raegan Edwards; and his sisters Nelle Carmichael and Hazel Johnson. He will be deeply missed by all his loving family and wonderful friends.
A celebration of life for Woody will be held on Wednesday, October 14th at 2pm at Chattanooga Funeral Home - North in Hixson, TN. The family will receive friends prior to the service starting at 12pm. He will be laid to rest at Hamilton Memorial Gardens after the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. The family also sends heartfelt thanks to the staff at Erlanger Hospital for their loving and compassionate care.
We look forward to a joyous reunion with Woody in Heaven. Please share your thoughts and memories of Woody online with the family at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com
Chattanooga Funeral Home North Chapel has been entrusted with his arrangements.
