Mr. Conrad Woods, Sr.'s Obituary
Conrad Woods, Sr. began his life's journey on March 22, 1937 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was born to the late Wade Woods, Sr. and Opheila Rideout Woods. His brothers, Wade, Jr., Clarence, Ronnie, John, and James, and his sisters Ruby and Mamie preceded his death. Conrad began his education in Chattanooga public schools and graduated from Howard High school in Chattanooga, TN. After graduating, Conrad enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served for four years. His desire to learn and grow led him to pursue an associate's degree and a BS degree in engineering from Tennessee State University. Conrad began a productive career at 3M company in Chattanooga. During his time there he met the love of his life, Ann Kendrick Woods (deceased) and lived there with their children Conrad, Jr., Shawn (deceased), and Tonya. The union between Conrad and Ann and their devotion to each other was admired by many. After moving to South Carolina, Conrad continued his work at 3M company and General Electric. He then transitioned to the South Carolina Housing Authority where he worked until his retirement in 2006. His commitment to service was evident in his involvement in the Twin Town Lodge AF and AM, Enterprise, MS and his many years as city council member in the town of Gray Court, South Carolina. He served as a mentor to boys and men and was a Junior Achievement Advisor. Conrad loved God and became his family's example of Godly love. Conrad was a member of First Baptist Church of Avondale in Chattanooga and Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church in Gray Court. He served as Sunday School superintendent, deacon and men's choir member. Conrad's love for his children provided him daily fulfillment and joy. He willingly worked at his son's coffee shop until 2010 when his first grandchild, Rorie, was born. He worked hard to support his children. Those who are left to treasure his memories most are his son, Conrad Woods, Jr. of Atlanta, GA, daughter, Tonya D. Woods and grandson, Jeffrey Rorie, Jr. of Greenville, SC, sister, Mrs. Patricia Rayford (Willie) of Valdosta Georgia, brother-in-law, Mr. Melvin Kendrick (Charlean) of Chattanooga, TN, devoted nieces, nephews, grandchildren in love, friends and other loved ones who affectionately called him as Pa Pa, Pops, and Papa Woods.
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