"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"

Philippians 4:13

Charles Thilmon Woods, "Bozo", 73, departed this life on Monday, February 18, 2019, at 12:58 p.m. at his home with his wife beside him. He was born August 11, 1945, to the late Edmond Carey, Nora Woods and Loretta Defice in Elton, LA. He worked as a contractor and was the owner of W&W Construction Company.

He leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife, Ellaweena Godfrey Woods; one son, Verone A. Thomas (Debra) and two daughters, Dannia S. Woods and Hollie R. Jones (Charles) all of Lake Charles, LA; two sisters, Patricia Francis (Hubert) of Gulfport, MS and Brenda Allison of Oakdale, LA; one brother, Donald Carey; nine grandchildren, Akeyia Thomas, Frantashia Declouet, Raven Wilson, Kigailie Woods, D'Hasia Clark, Vo'Zon Thomas, Hollun Reed, Ha'Lie Reed and Queen'Selrahc Jones and seven great grandchildren; he also raised David Allison and Alton Thomas as his own children; he had five Godchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edmond Carey, Nora Woods and Loretta Defice; one brother, Edmond Carey, Jr., one sister, Rosalind Carey and one grandson, Oshae Doffney.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., and memorial service at 11:00 a.m., at Tarsus Bible Baptist Church, 2907 General Twining, Lake Charles, LA, Pastor Patrick J. Broussard, officiating.

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