Bob lived a life of faith, service, and devotion to his God, his country. For many years, he was a beloved member of Church Street United Methodist Church, where he and his wife, Kathy, lovingly led the Parables (Pairables) Sunday School class together. Ever ready to lend a hand, he gave freely of his time to his church, living out his belief that faith is best shown through action.
A graduate of Young High School and the University of Tennessee with a degree in marketing, Bob earned the rank of Eagle Scout in his youth and later went on to lead his own Scout troop, guiding young people just as he had once been guided. He also served his country with honor in the United States Army Reserve.
It was as a husband, father, and grandfather, though, that Bob's heart shone brightest. He adored traveling with Kathy to destinations near and far, and cherished nothing more than sharing laughter with his grandchildren on trips to Dollywood and at Smokies games. He leaves behind a legacy of faith, love, and quiet devotion.
Bob was preceded in passing by his parents, Stuart, and Edith Woodson; wife, Katheryn “Kathy” Woodson; sons, Andrew Allan Woodson, and Matthew Stuart Woodson.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his brother, Thomas “Woody” (Dianna) Woodson; step-daughter, Kristina (Christopher) Grzep; grandchildren, Ella Marie Woodson, Thomas Stuart Woodson, Sydney Katheryn Grzep, and Casey Christopher Grzep; nieces and nephews, Jessica (Jimmy) Galyon, Cassie Woodson (Charles Bishop) Jones, Gabriel Thomas (Amanda) Woodson, and Jenny Grace “Gracie” (Brian) Jennings, and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.
Family and friends will gather to honor the life and legacy of Bob with a funeral service at Church Street United Methodist Church, 900 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 12:00pm, family and friends will go in procession following the funeral service to Woodlawn Cemetery, 4500 Woodlawn Pike, Knoxville, TN 37920, where the committal service with take place, Rev. Jonathan Jonas to officiate the services.
