Funeral service for Ray Bostick Woods, Sr. age 90, of Fayetteville, TN, will be held at 6 PM on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Danny Green officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 4 PM to 6 PM on Sunday at Higgins Funeral Home. Private interment will take place in Valhalla Memory Gardens in Huntsville, AL.
Ray Woods was born on March 17, 1934, in Smithland, TN, to the late Thomas and Vespher Bostick Woods. A graduate of Flintville High School in 1952, he continued his education at Tennessee Tech and later served in the U.S. Air Force, completing a tour in Korea. Ray was a member of Fayetteville First Baptist Church and enjoyed gatherings with the “McDonald’s Breakfast Club.” He was a charter member of the Marshall Space Flight Center and dedicated his 43-year career to the Marshall Space Flight Program, retiring in 2003. Ray passed away on September 24, 2024, at Valley View Health and Rehab in Madison, AL.
Survivors include his daughter, Melissa Woods Hays and her husband Wade; grandchildren, Christopher (Chris) Ray Woods, Austin Keith Woods, Caroline Grace Anderson, Mary Elizabeth (Libby) Anderson, and Andrew (Andy) Lewis Bostick Anderson; sisters, Faye (Robert) Walker, and Emogene Taylor; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and loved ones. In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by his wife of 24 years, Sharon Cox Woods; wife of 14 years, Kay Roland Woods; son, Ray “Chip” Woods, Jr.; brothers, Orville Woods, and Ross Woods; and a sister, Elaine Powell.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Fayetteville First Baptist Church, Building Fund, PO Box 623, Fayetteville, TN 37334.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Ray Bostick Woods, Sr.
We, Kim, Austin and myself send our sincerest condolences to the families.
Ray was a dear friend and an amazing person. We will miss his gracious presence.
We wanted to be there in person; Helene took that option out, helping others recover.
Our hugs and prayers; the Laase’s
John and I were saddened to hear of Ray’s passing. We worked with him at NASA. He was a true gentleman and will be missed.
My sincere condolences to Ray’s family and friends. May you each be comforted by the memories you share of him! So very sorry for your loss.
Ray was such a gentleman. We enjoyed all our visits with him. He was extremely kind to his wife, Kay Roland, in her last days. She was a much loved classmate from the class of 1961, Central High School
Faye and Emogene and families I’m so very sorry prayers for your family and friends
I have known Ray since high school days, so sorry for your loss. Ray, Kay and I ate at Senior Citizens a lot before we lost Kay. I know Ray will be missed by many of his friends. I will be thinking about you all and keeping you all in my Prayers. Joyce Kelso Johnson.
My sorrow to everyone, family members and friends. He was a person I enjoyed having the privliledge of meeting and talking too at various occasions. The beloved uncle of a wonderful daughter-in-law. I know with deep sorrow how much he will be missed.
Mrs. Faye, I am so sorry for your heartbreak and loss of your brother. My prayers are with you and the entire family. Prayers of comfort.