DREW WOODS

LAMAR- Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Daniel Funeral Home for Drew Michael Woods, 32, who died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, following a short illness. Burial will be in Nashville Cemetery.

Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 12:30 p.m.

Contributions are suggested and made payable to Daniel Funeral Home to help the family with the cost of funeral expenses.

Condolences may be shared at www.dfhlamar.com.

Survivors include his wife and stepchildren; his father; mother and step-father, Jeff Hall; a brother, Brent Woods; a sister, Brooke Woods; a niece, Josylin Woods; a nephew, Jonathan Collins; several cousins, aunts and uncles; grandparents, Harvey and Lorraine Vice and in-laws, Ken and Leanne Harrell.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Bill and Audrey Woods.

Mr. Woods was born April 4, 1988, to Billy D. Woods and Christine (Vice) Hall. After graduating from Lamar High School he worked in hospitality and was an assistant manager before changing careers into healthcare when he became a CNA and worked in nursing homes. He wanted to go to school to become a counselor while working as a CNA.

He never knew a stranger and always had a smile. He met and fell in love with Melissa Gonzalez and her two children, Stephen and Laylah. The two were married September 16, 2019.

He made a profession of faith in his youth and was baptized at the Lamar First Baptist Church by Rev. Robb Hodson. In later years he rededicated his life to the Lord. When he was diagnosed with a fatal disease he said he wasn't afraid to die and was ready to go home to be with the Lord and all his loved ones already there. He maintained a positive attitude with humor the whole time he was ill and kept the hospice nurses and others who cared for him in smiles.

He enjoyed playing video games and collecting and watching movies. He loved to cook and grill and spend time with family and friends. He also loved hunting and fishing on the family farm. He was loved by everyone and will be greatly missed.