Richard Hugh Woods
May 21, 1957 - September 30, 2014
Richard Hugh Woods Our beloved “Peewee” of Ruskin, Florida 57 years old Born: May 21,1957 Greenville, South Carolina Passed away: September 30, 2014 Tampa, Florida at Tampa General Hospital from “Guillain-Barre” Syndrome.(Occurs when the immune system attacks the nervous system leading to paralysis. it manifests after a respiratory or gastrointestinal viral infection). There is no known cure for Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Survived by his mother, Sarah Woods of Greenville, South Carolina; three Sisters; Vicki Moore, Cathy Swicord of Greenville, South Carolina, and Wanda Manning of Ruskin, Florida six nephews; Chris, Daniel, Thomas, Luke, Wayne & Joe and his five nieces; Jill, Melissa, Angela, Brandi, and Jessica. Host of family & many dear friends! Pre-deceased by his father Luther Woods, brother, B~uce Woods and sister, Audrey Woods. Peewee was a southern gentleman. He would never enter a room first if a lady was present & always showed the utmost respect & courtesy by opening the door. He insisted on carrying everything light or heavy (even though he weighed about 110 lbs soaking wet). Peewee would always say “Thank you for letting me help”. He was a huge BLESSING & a TRUE FRIEND! Peewee will be missed more than words can say. Peewee will be remembered by smiling and then grunting “Fried cornbread & green tomatoes”. Last words of Peewee’s wisdom would be “PEACE” “YEAH!”. Visitation at Maranatha Church of God, Ruskin, Florida, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014 at 11:00 am then services at 12:00 pm. Officiating: Pastor Don Tanner. Burial following at Ruskin Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Melvin Lewis Ill, Daniel Lewis, Jeffrey Marvel,Randy Manning, Kelly Badgerow, and Raymond Brewer.
Richard Hugh Woods Our beloved “Peewee” of Ruskin, Florida 57 years old Born: May 21,1957 Greenville, South Carolina Passed away: September 30, 2014 Tampa, Florida at Tampa General Hospital from “Guillain-Barre” Syndrome.(Occurs... View Obituary & Service Information