Lonnie Dexter "Buzzy" Woods

Lonnie Dexter Woods was born on September 28, 1946 to the late James B. Woods and Pearlie Mae (Tapp) Woods in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Lonnie accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Turner AME Church. "Buzzy" as he was affectionately called by his friends and family graduated from South Side High School in 1964. He worked and retired from Ryder's Trucking Company. Lonnie enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, watching sports, making people laugh, and cooking. His love for cooking led to a new career path as he earned his Chef's Certificate from Ivy Tech Community College in 1997. Each time he prepared a meal, it included much love, originality, and creativity. Lonnie could make a fantastic meal out of anything. Lonnie was a father figure to many of his grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and young cousins who lost their fathers; and he made sure that all of his young family members learned how to fish and/or golf. He departed this earthly life on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Parkview Randallia Hospital. His laughter, energy, jokes, and big heart will be missed by all who loved him. Lonnie was preceded in death by his wife, Jackie (Elliott) Woods; father, James B. Woods; mother, Pearlie May (Tapp) Woods; sisters, Norma Jean, Flora Beatrice, and Wendy Marie Woods; daughter, Londa Oliver-Woods; son; Lonnie "Lil Buzz" Oliver-Woods; and son-in-law, Michael Fintak. Left to cherish his memory, his daughter, Latrese Fintak; sons, Londell Woods, Todd Reiter, Chris Potter, Jody Reiter, and Brenton (Ranelle) Potter; special granddaughter/daughter, Keyondra (Kawanna) Oliver; special son/step-son, Eric Williams; siblings, Jeanette Woods, Bonita (Charles) Butz, Jay Woods, Robert (Jennifer) Woods, Timothy Johnson, Rolanda Woodson and Cheryl Banks; dear friend, Cheryl Potter; special cousin/brother, Sammy Hughes; twenty-two amazing grandchildren, three awesome great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Celebration of Life Gathering will be from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Friday, March 24, 2023 at Greenlawn Funeral Home, 6750 Covington Road, Fort Wayne. Condolences may be left online at www.greenlawnmpfh.com.