Richard D. Woods

Richard D. (Jack) Woods, 68 entered into eternal rest surrounding by family on May 13, 2023. 

Jack he was affectionately called was born on November 1, 1955 in Portsmouth, Virginia to mother Sadie Mae Woods Clay and father Lonnie Clay.  Upon her death, he was raised by Daily and Pastor Estelle E. Woods. Jack grew up in the Mount Herman neighborhood amongst a host of family and friends. 

He attended the Portsmouth Public School System.  At a young age, he was a member of True Vine Pentecostal Holiness Church. He was a dedicated railroad worker at Northern Southern Railways of Portsmouth, VA for many years.  In his later years, he was a driver for Stewart Moving Storage in Portsmouth, VA.  He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He truly adored his grandchildren & great-grandchildren. He enjoyed attending family special events.  He volunteered at the Mission often. He always was the life of the party with his family.

Jack was predeceased by his parents Sadie Mae Woods Clay, Lonnie Clay, Daily Woods and Pastor Estelle E. Woods.

He is survived by 3 daughters, Dedas Baker of Portsmouth VA, Shawnta Tynes (Colby) of Suffolk, VA and Jacqueline Woods of Chesapeake, VA.  Two sons Richard D. Woods III (Theresa) and Jason Woods (Jamera) both of Portsmouth, VA. A sister Gwendolyn Clay (George) of Portsmouth, VA.

 He leaves to cherish his loving memories 10 grandchildren. Wayne Woods, Ashley Woods, LaRon Jubray Jr., Raymond Tracy, Simone Jubray, Raven Woods, DeVaughn Woods and Kurtis Toombs all from Portsmouth VA.  JoWawn Woods Stephanie Woods of Chesapeake, VA, 

He also leaves to cherish his loving memories 4 great-grandchildren MaKynzie Jubray, Skylar Jubray, Aubree Glover, Kyzer Tracy, and host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Jack we truly be missed by all especially with his phone calls asking hey what yall doing and where yall at?