Elder Robert Woods was born on August 12, 1938, in Vidalia, Toombs County, Georgia, to the late Isaac J. Woods and the late Annie Lou Hodges Woods Murray. He received his basic education in Toombs County Public School.  He met and married Carolyn Diane McConico on February 23, 1979.

Elder Woods worked in the citrus business and construction business before going into business for himself.  He enjoyed working with this hands.  the Lord blessed him with a lawn maintenance business for over 45 years.

Elder Woods was a family man and loved his family and Church family. Robert was a fisherman at heart, both in the physical and spiritual.

He was proceeded in death by his son, Robert Woods, Jr., and granddaughter Alteria Woods.

He leaves to cherish his memories: A loving and devoted wife, Carolyn Diane Woods of Vero Beach, FL; four sons, Theawander Woods (Felicia) of Savannah, Georgia, Alton S. Woods (Yalonda) of Vero Beach, FL, Robert Colely Woods, Jr of Vero Beach, FL, Larry Hill of Vidalia, GA; sister, Inez (Bonnie) Harbour of Dayton, Ohio; brother Arlester (Minan) Woods of Vanceboro, NC; grandsons, Alton S. Woods, Jr, Robert Colely Woods III; granddaughters, Alexus L. Woods and Alexis P. Woods.  He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, Godchildren, relatives, COGIC #1, Inc family and friends. A special friend to the family, Texaner Foster.

Visitation:  5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Thursday, October 7, 2021 Church of God in Christ #1 inc, Gifford, FL

Graveside Service and Interment:  1:00 PM, Friday, October 8, 2021 at Gifford Cemetery