Edward Lynn Woods

August 28, 1934 - November 20, 2020

Edward Lynn Woods, 86, of Rocky Mount, departed from this life on Friday, November 20, 2020 at home. He was born August 28, 1934 to the late Joseph Clarence and Ruby Conner Woods. A beloved husband and father, Mr. Woods was a retired Salesman for Krispy Kreme and Archway Cookies and was a faithful member of Faith Fellowship (Wirtz) for the last 20 years, previously an active member of New Life Christian Ministries (Roanoke). He loved Jesus and his wife with all of his heart. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the love of his life, Betty Jean Pillow Woods; brother, Clarence Woods; and two infant brothers, Douglas and Joe, Jr., Woods. Mr. Woods is survived by his devoted sons, Daniel (Gwen) Woods of Eden, NC and Anthony (Becky) Woods of Wirtz; nine grandchildren, Jim Woods, Timothy Tucker, Carrie (Adan) Zelaya, Anneke Woods, Caitlin (James) Vaughan, Danny Woods, Cara Woods, Asher Woods, and Corrin Woods; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Randall Wayne Woods (Lois); and a host of nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Martinsville Health and Rehab and Sovah Health – Martinsville for the love and care shown during this time. Funeral services will be conducted 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Conner-Bowman Funeral Home (Rt. 220 Chapel) with Dr. Daniel Woods and Rev. Asher Levi Woods officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 9:00 a.m. Due to the mandates placed by our Governor in reference to the Covid-19 Pandemic, we will be following the guidelines for social distancing and masks. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151. www.connerbowman.com