Earnest Woods, Sr.

1959 - 2025

Date: April 30,2025

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In profound sadness, the staff of Veasley Funeral Home & Cremations, Inc. want to express our sincere condolences to the Woods Family. Earnest's earthly temple is now resting in the care of Veasley Funeral Home. Revelations 21:4 says, "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death; nor sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain, for the former things are passed away." Be assured that in the days ahead you will surely gain strength from the memories of Earnest Woods, Sr.

Sincerely,

Derrick Veasley ~ Director

Henry Veasley ~ Director

Pastor E.C. Maltbia ~ Chaplain

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Earnest Woods Sr., age 65, of Conway, Arkansas, passed away at Baptist Health Conway on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, after a battle with colon cancer lasting over three years. His devoted wife was with him at the time of his passing.

Earnest was born June 26 1959 in Oneida, AR. He was the son of the late Eddie Woods Sr & Azzie Lee (Taylor) Woods. Earnest attended school at Oneida and Barton High School. He obtained a CDL and worked for the City of Conway Street Dept until he retired. He also held various positions in Helena, Jonesboro, Batesville and Conway. He was a great provider and father.

Earnest and Doris Vincent Woods were married on May 19, 1984, in Batesville, Arkansas. The late Reverend Earnie Dean Childress officiated the ceremony. Their marriage lasted 40 years, until his passing.

Earnest found pleasure in reading his Bible, watching westerns, fishing, hunting, and spending time with family. He also had a fondness for firearms and well-kept, impressive vehicles, taking great pride in their pristine condition. Storytelling, especially about his past and childhood, was another of his enjoyments. He shared a love of sports, particularly Las Vegas Raiders football, with his two sons and grandson, remaining a devoted fan despite their often disappointing performance.

Earnest was a member of Palarm Missionary Baptist Church in Mayflower for more than 20 years. He attended faithfully until his health took a toll on his life. After that he continued to study the bible, devotions and pray with Rev Davenport and the church family. He was baptized at an early age under the late Sterling King at First Baptist Oneida.

Remaining to cherish Earnest’s memory are spouse, Doris Woods; daughter, Shanna (Patrick) Allen of Conway AR; sons, Demarkus Kareem (Amanda) Okoye of Jacksonville AR and Earnest Woods Jr of Conway AR. He also has grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Three brothers Leon Woods, Johnny Lee Woods, Albert (Ola) Woods Sr. Sister in law Mary (Eddie Sr) Woods all of West Helena AR. Uncle Kerry Taylor of Memphis TN. Earnest also has a host of brothers in laws, sisters-in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends throughout the country.

Preceding in death are Grandparents: Eddie and Angel Woods. Parents: Eddie Woods Sr and Azzie Lee Woods. Two Sisters: Pearl Woods and Glory Bee Woods. Brother: Eddie Woods Jr.

Visitation for family and friends will be held Friday, May 9, 2025 from 5pm. to 7 p.m. at Veasley Funeral Home.

Celebration of life service will be held Saturday May 10, 2025, 11:00a.m. at Palarm Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 793 AR-365, Mayflower, AR 72106.

Committal service and final resting place will be at the Sinai Cemetery, 29 Sinai Road, Conway AR, 72032.