Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Pastor Lee Woods
Apr 13th, 1931 - Apr 24th, 2022Pastor Lee Woods, age 91, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Sunday night, April 24, 2022, at his home.
He was born April 13, 1931, in Newton, the son of Jesse Lee and Gladys (Stoops) Woods. He was united in marriage to Frances I. Laswell on November 19, 1954, in Las Vegas, Nevada and together they have shared 67 wedding anniversaries.
Lee served in the Navy for a year before transferring to the Air Force where he worked as a jet aircraft mechanic. He served as Pastor at the Flora Assembly of God Church for 36 years but had been involved with the church since 1964. God always came first with Lee, and he loved spreading the word. He loved people and especially enjoyed time spent with his family, friends, and church family. Lee always said, “if you want JOY in your life, put JESUS first, then OTHERS, and lastly YOURSELF.” He was a great example of a Godly man, and he will be remembered as a loving Pastor, husband, and father. He enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, and traveling, especially out West.
He is survived by his wife: Frances Woods of Flora; son: David Woods of Flora; daughter: Paula Fatheree of Flora; grandchildren: Zachary (Vanessa) Fatheree of Xenia and Isaiah Fatheree of Flora; great-grandchildren: Maddie, Landen, Rayna, Avrie, Lilly, and Zaylee; great-great-grandchild: Willow; grand-dog: Marley; and a brother: Paul Woods of Charleston.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother: Bob Woods; and a sister: Bea Fields-Clark.
A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Assembly of God Church in Flora. Visitation will be from 2-3 p.m. at the church with military funeral honors presented at 2 p.m. Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to Flora Assembly of God Church and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com