Darrell M. "Buddy" Woods

June 14, 2019

Darrell M. “Buddy” Woods 75, of Fort Valley, GA formerly of Covington, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019 at the Medical Center of Peach County. Buddy was born in Alma, GA to the late Hymerick and Florrie Roland Woods. He is survived by his wife Linda Parker Woods, daughters Lisa (Brad) Nelson and Susan Hilliard, grandchildren Dana (Jeff) Knight, Adam (Candace) Cope, Josh Nelson (Leigh Hicks), Chris (Joël) Cope, great grandchildren Hallie, Hayden, Logan, Scarlett, Blaney, Loralei, Maddie, JJ, sister Glenda Meeks, many cousins, nieces, nephews and other loving family members. Buddy was a loving and caring husband, father and papa “Buddy” and a great friend to anyone who knew him. He was in the construction business for most of his life and the former owner of Baker-Woods Construction Company. Buddy enjoyed making music with his friends, he played in several bands in Georgia. He treasured his horses, and enjoyed barrel racing events, but he loved his furry buddy Sparky, who rode with him everywhere he went. Buddy liked driving, and traveling by truck across the country, and those occasional trips to the beach, or the mountains. He was a member of the Masonic Pace Lodge in Covington. Buddy will be greatly missed. Service will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 1pm at Wheeler Funeral and Cremation Services located at 11405 Brown Bridge Rd, Covington,GA with Rev. Doug Doster officiating. The family will receive friends on Monday June 17, 2019 from 6pm-8pm. Online condolences can be made at www.wheelerfuneralhome.com