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Official Obituary of

Otha Lee Woods, Jr.

December 11, 1945 ~ June 13, 2025 (age 79) 79 Years Old

Otha Woods, Jr. Obituary

Otha Lee Woods, Jr. was born on December 11, 1945, in
Trussville, Alabama to the late Otha Lee Woods, Sr and Julia Mae
Woods. He was preceded in death by his daughter (Cherlena S.
Turner), son (Miguel C. Woods), grandson (Jeremiah L. Rice),
parents, four sisters, and one brother.
After graduating high school, Otha enlisted in the United States
Air Force from 1964 until 1966. After his military service, he
attended college to become a master barber. His dream and passion
were to open his own barber shop, which he accomplished in both
Florida and Alabama for many years.
Although he spent many years in Florida, he spent his last years
residing in Birmingham, Alabama, enjoying his grandchildren and
family.
Otha transitioned on June 13, 2025, leaving behind his children:
Son, George Ryan Woods, Columbus, GA, daughter, Yolonda
Woods, Panama City, FL, daughter, Orlisa Woods, Columbus, GA,
son, Chris Leek, Birmingham, AL, daughter, Tara Woods
(Emanuel), Panama City, FL, daughter, Lettie S. Woods, Mary
Esther, FL and daughter, Tiffany Woods O’Brien (David),
Columbus, GA; Two brothers: Ronald D. Woods, Birmingham,
AL, Robert Turner, San Jose, CA; one sister, Cathy L. Jackson,
Birmingham AL; Twenty-five grandchildren and twenty-one great
grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and
friends.

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Services

Memorial Service
Wednesday
June 25, 2025

1:00 PM
Poole's Funeral Chapel
1501 7th Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35203

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