BoydWoods

James Boyd Woods, 88, of Greenville passed away October 2, 2011 near Bridgeport, Texas.  Services will be held at 10:00 AM Friday at Wesley United Methodist Church with Rev. Paul Gould officiating.  Interment will follow at Memoryland Memorial Park.  Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday at Coker-Mathews Funeral Home. 

Born August 17, 1923, in Dallas, James Boyd was the son of Charles and Grace (Ponder) Woods.  On July 5, 1947, he married Hazel Belle Austin in Dallas.  He served his country in the United States Air Force serving in WWII.  For many years, he was an insurance adjuster operating Woods Insurance Claim Service in Greenville.  He was an active member of Wesley United Methodist Church for over fifty years where he faithfully participated in his Sunday school class serving as president. He also wrote articles for the church newspaper known as Grits.  He was also a member of the VFW and the American Legion.   He was very involved in local sports being active in Little League Baseball and serving as a past president of the Greenville Lionbackers Club. 

His survivors include his sons Robert Woods and his wife, Mary Jo of Plano and Don Woods and his wife, Elizabeth of Dallas; grandchildren Justin, Britni, Austin, and Clayton Woods; and numerous nieces and nephews.

His parents, wife, and two brothers Charles and Jack Woods preceded him in death.

The family request memorials be made to Wesley United Methodist Church, 5302 Hwy. 69S, Greenville, TX   75401.