Pastor Woods departed this life on Sunday, June 25, 2017, and now rejoices in the presence of the Lord, the one for whom he served. James Ernest Woods, 90, was born on May 6, 1927 in Albemarle County, to Charles Preston Woods and Dora Haney Woods.
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Elizabeth Clark and Virginia Woods.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Collins Woods; two daughters, Barbara Powell (Ray) and JoAnn Woods, (Tommy); a grandson, James Phillip Powell (Karrie); and four great- grandchildren, Thomas, Leah, Jordan, and Drew.
Pastor Woods rose from adversity in earlier days of his life to a position of great respect and admiration in the community. He was a veteran of the United States Army and founder of Custom Tile Works. It was through his hard physical work, and spiritual discipline Pastor Woods brought honor to the Lord. He and his wife of 67 years together founded the First Bible Baptist Church in September 1965. Because of his passion for seeing people come to know the Lord as their Savior, they continued in this evangelistic ministry. In 1979, United Christian Academy was founded and continued to fulfill the educational and spiritual needs of hundreds of young people. In 2009, the United Christian College established a visible representation of his vision to see young adults educated in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
Pastor Woods workmanship, sacrifice, and passion for the Lord remind us all to "Give of our best to the Master" just as Pastor James E. Woods has done. In recognition of his faithful ministry he has received two honorary doctors of divinity degrees including one in 2000 from Bell Meadows Baptist College and one in 2017, from Berean Bible College and Theological Seminary. He was named by the community as one of the "Distinguished Dozen" in 1998 as well as receiving a certificate of recognition from the Greene County Board of Supervisors. As Paul said, "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness."
A private graveside service was held on Sunday, June 25, 2017, at Stanardsville Cemetery in Stanardsville, Virginia, officiated by Pastor Phillip Powell. A memorial service will be Sunday, July 16, 2017, at the First Bible Baptist Church, Ruckersville, Virginia at 4 p.m. Contributions may be made to the Stanardsville Cemetery Foundation P.O. Box 53, Quinque, Va. 22965. Kyger Funeral Homes and Crematory in Harrisonburg, Virginia was in charge of arrangements.
(Daily Progress)
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Elizabeth Clark and Virginia Woods.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Collins Woods; two daughters, Barbara Powell (Ray) and JoAnn Woods, (Tommy); a grandson, James Phillip Powell (Karrie); and four great- grandchildren, Thomas, Leah, Jordan, and Drew.
Pastor Woods rose from adversity in earlier days of his life to a position of great respect and admiration in the community. He was a veteran of the United States Army and founder of Custom Tile Works. It was through his hard physical work, and spiritual discipline Pastor Woods brought honor to the Lord. He and his wife of 67 years together founded the First Bible Baptist Church in September 1965. Because of his passion for seeing people come to know the Lord as their Savior, they continued in this evangelistic ministry. In 1979, United Christian Academy was founded and continued to fulfill the educational and spiritual needs of hundreds of young people. In 2009, the United Christian College established a visible representation of his vision to see young adults educated in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
Pastor Woods workmanship, sacrifice, and passion for the Lord remind us all to "Give of our best to the Master" just as Pastor James E. Woods has done. In recognition of his faithful ministry he has received two honorary doctors of divinity degrees including one in 2000 from Bell Meadows Baptist College and one in 2017, from Berean Bible College and Theological Seminary. He was named by the community as one of the "Distinguished Dozen" in 1998 as well as receiving a certificate of recognition from the Greene County Board of Supervisors. As Paul said, "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness."
A private graveside service was held on Sunday, June 25, 2017, at Stanardsville Cemetery in Stanardsville, Virginia, officiated by Pastor Phillip Powell. A memorial service will be Sunday, July 16, 2017, at the First Bible Baptist Church, Ruckersville, Virginia at 4 p.m. Contributions may be made to the Stanardsville Cemetery Foundation P.O. Box 53, Quinque, Va. 22965. Kyger Funeral Homes and Crematory in Harrisonburg, Virginia was in charge of arrangements.
(Daily Progress)
Pastor Woods departed this life on Sunday, June 25, 2017, and now rejoices in the presence of the Lord, the one for whom he served. James Ernest Woods, 90, was born on May 6, 1927 in Albemarle County, to Charles Preston Woods and Dora Haney Woods.
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Elizabeth Clark and Virginia Woods.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Collins Woods; two daughters, Barbara Powell (Ray) and JoAnn Woods, (Tommy); a grandson, James Phillip Powell (Karrie); and four great- grandchildren, Thomas, Leah, Jordan, and Drew.
Pastor Woods rose from adversity in earlier days of his life to a position of great respect and admiration in the community. He was a veteran of the United States Army and founder of Custom Tile Works. It was through his hard physical work, and spiritual discipline Pastor Woods brought honor to the Lord. He and his wife of 67 years together founded the First Bible Baptist Church in September 1965. Because of his passion for seeing people come to know the Lord as their Savior, they continued in this evangelistic ministry. In 1979, United Christian Academy was founded and continued to fulfill the educational and spiritual needs of hundreds of young people. In 2009, the United Christian College established a visible representation of his vision to see young adults educated in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
Pastor Woods workmanship, sacrifice, and passion for the Lord remind us all to "Give of our best to the Master" just as Pastor James E. Woods has done. In recognition of his faithful ministry he has received two honorary doctors of divinity degrees including one in 2000 from Bell Meadows Baptist College and one in 2017, from Berean Bible College and Theological Seminary. He was named by the community as one of the "Distinguished Dozen" in 1998 as well as receiving a certificate of recognition from the Greene County Board of Supervisors. As Paul said, "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness."
A private graveside service was held on Sunday, June 25, 2017, at Stanardsville Cemetery in Stanardsville, Virginia, officiated by Pastor Phillip Powell. A memorial service will be Sunday, July 16, 2017, at the First Bible Baptist Church, Ruckersville, Virginia at 4 p.m. Contributions may be made to the Stanardsville Cemetery Foundation P.O. Box 53, Quinque, Va. 22965. Kyger Funeral Homes and Crematory in Harrisonburg, Virginia was in charge of arrangements.
(Daily Progress)
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Elizabeth Clark and Virginia Woods.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Collins Woods; two daughters, Barbara Powell (Ray) and JoAnn Woods, (Tommy); a grandson, James Phillip Powell (Karrie); and four great- grandchildren, Thomas, Leah, Jordan, and Drew.
Pastor Woods rose from adversity in earlier days of his life to a position of great respect and admiration in the community. He was a veteran of the United States Army and founder of Custom Tile Works. It was through his hard physical work, and spiritual discipline Pastor Woods brought honor to the Lord. He and his wife of 67 years together founded the First Bible Baptist Church in September 1965. Because of his passion for seeing people come to know the Lord as their Savior, they continued in this evangelistic ministry. In 1979, United Christian Academy was founded and continued to fulfill the educational and spiritual needs of hundreds of young people. In 2009, the United Christian College established a visible representation of his vision to see young adults educated in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
Pastor Woods workmanship, sacrifice, and passion for the Lord remind us all to "Give of our best to the Master" just as Pastor James E. Woods has done. In recognition of his faithful ministry he has received two honorary doctors of divinity degrees including one in 2000 from Bell Meadows Baptist College and one in 2017, from Berean Bible College and Theological Seminary. He was named by the community as one of the "Distinguished Dozen" in 1998 as well as receiving a certificate of recognition from the Greene County Board of Supervisors. As Paul said, "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness."
A private graveside service was held on Sunday, June 25, 2017, at Stanardsville Cemetery in Stanardsville, Virginia, officiated by Pastor Phillip Powell. A memorial service will be Sunday, July 16, 2017, at the First Bible Baptist Church, Ruckersville, Virginia at 4 p.m. Contributions may be made to the Stanardsville Cemetery Foundation P.O. Box 53, Quinque, Va. 22965. Kyger Funeral Homes and Crematory in Harrisonburg, Virginia was in charge of arrangements.
(Daily Progress)
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