Thomas Woods

Thomas Rainge “T. R.” Woods, 88, of Hodge, La., passed away Thursday, April 7, at Northern Louisiana Medical Center in Ruston. Mr. Woods was born Feb. 4, 1928, in Ansley, La., the son of Joseph Freeman Woods and Vera Belle Woods. He was a member of Ansley Union Church. He resided in Bridge City from 1952 until 2004 when he moved to Hodge. He worked as a pipefitter and manager in the oil industry.

He is survived by his children, Susie McNeel of Port Arthur, Danny Woods and wife Dianne of Howell, MI; daughter-in-law, Vicki Woods of League City; grandchildren, Mack McAfee of California, Rachel Juneau and husband Amadee of Nederland, Jennifer Woods and Amanda Woods,both of League City, Daniel Woods and Katie Rajnay, both of Howell, MI; great-grandchild, Mason Juneau of Nederland; and a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wives, Virginia Love Boulware Woods and Barbara Ann Willett Woods; son, Norman R. Woods; three brothers and three sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 13, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Visitation will be Tuesday, from 5:00-8:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Ansley Union Church in Ansley, La., or Liberty Baptist Church in Bridge City.