Ray Franklin ‘Pappy’ Woods, age 77 of Statham, passed away on July 12, 2023. Pappy was a Christian and a lifelong resident of Georgia. He served his country in the United States Marines, earning a Distinguished Service Medal and a Purple Heart. He retired as a Millwright with Georgia Pacific. He was known as a hard worker who enjoyed fishing, hot rods, working on cars, and watching the Braves and Georgia football. He also enjoyed the dirt track scene. Pappy was always helping people in need. The love of his life was his wife, Susan.
He was predeceased by his parents, Franklin and Doris Woods, and his sister Martha Pulliam. Pappy is survived by his wife, Susan; two sons: Chris Woods and Andy (Angie) Woods; sister, Phyllis (Freddy) Powell; granddaughters: Bayleigh (Hunter) Goss, and Logan Woods; grandson, Mason Woods; nephew, Buddy Toney; and best friend, Ronnie Doolittle.
A visitation for family and friends will be held at Smith Funeral Home on Sunday, July 16 from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm. The funeral service will follow at 3:00 pm in Smith Memory Chapel.