Thomas B. (Tom) Woods, 90, of Gainesville, TX passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022 in Gainesville surrounded by his family. Graveside service will be held on Friday, March 25, 2022 at 2:00 PM at the Fairview Cemetery with Bro. Hollis Parsons officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday, March 24, 2022 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Meador Funeral Home Chapel.
Thomas B. (Tom) Woods, 90, was born on March 10, 1932 in Gainesville, TX to Hiram T. and Nola Bea Woods.
After graduating from Gainesville High School, Tom worked at various jobs before serving in the United States Army as Military Police in Germany, during the Korean War.
Upon returning, he continued his education at North Central Texas College, formerly Cooke County Junior College, earning an associate degree. He then went on to earn a bachelor’s degree as well as a master’s degree in Business Management at the University of North Texas in Denton.
On March 6, 1959, he married Ann Butts, his wife of 45 years. Then moved to Richardson, TX. where he was employed by Texas Instruments. In 1972, Tom moved his family back to Gainesville in order to serve as NCTC’s Business Manager until he retired in 1991.
He supported his community through Rotary Club, Meals on Wheels, numerous charity donations, and personal assistance to family and friends.
Tom was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Woods, his parents, brothers, Billy and Robert Woods, sister, Dolores Sicking and nephew, Stephen Woods, sisters-in-law, Betty Jeanne Hibbard, Malena Butts, Maxine Butts, and brothers-in-law, Fane Butts, Raymond Butts, Bill Welch and Bill Hibbard.
Those left to cherish his memory include daughters, Diane Blair (Van) and Sharon Pierce (Tom); grandchildren, Meredith Webb (Chris), Ryan Blair (Bonnie), and Courtney Kuykendall (Landon); great-grandchildren, Ella, Cason, Maddie, Veronica, Bryson, Adlee, Ledger and Charlotte. Tom is also survived by brother-in-law, Jim Butts and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Ryan Blair, Landon Kuykendall, Chris Webb, Mike Welch, Kevin Butts and Mike King.
Honorary Pallbearer will be Jim Butts.
For those wishing to honor the life of Tom Woods, the family requests donations be made to the charity of your choice.
Tommy was a cherished, life-long friend to my parents. He had the most kind and gentle spirit about him. He had a way of leaving anyone he encountered with a sense of calm. He will be e missed by so many. But, I know that he is also being joyously greeted now by many, many friends and loved ones. My sincere condolences to Diane, Sharon, and all of his family left here.
Tommy was such a soft spoken and kind person. I always enjoyed visiting with him at our family reunion/homecoming. I will miss him and I send my deepest sympathy to Diane and Sharon and their families. I may not be at the visitation but will be thinking of you and praying for comfort in the days ahead.
Tommy was such a soft spoken and kind person. I always enjoyed visiting with him at our family reunion/homecoming. I will miss him and I send my deepest sympathy to Diane and Sharon and their families. I may not be at the visitation but will be thinking of you and praying for comfort in the days ahead.
When I saw his picture looking out from the page my immediate thought was “THIS was a GOOD man.”
I was in college while he was at the college and he radiated calm and caring. What a loss this is for his family. And for the world at large.
So sorry for your loss ….. so proud you have such great memories with a great grandpa
Tom was one of the most personable people I ever knew. When you talked to him, he always had a chuckle or two. I hadn’t seen him in some time, and I missed running into him. After conversing with him, you walked away feeling good.
It would always be the highlight of my day when I would run into Tommy around town.
He was such a dear man.
Tom Woods was always a pleasure to be around. I met him at Cooke County College, now NCTC, and he was always very interesting to talk to. He had a brother, Billy, that performed in the Gainesville Community Circus and shared many memories of those others that performed in the circus. May God grant his loved ones his divine healing comfort in their loss. He will be missed and his legacy will live on through all who knew him.
Tom was a fine man. His wisdom and manners set him apart.
I am better for knowing him.
1st TH 4:13-14
Just seeing Mr. Woods face here online made me feel joy and love. He was a wonderful, kind, joyful person. I was honored to work for him and with him at NCTC. It was a pleasure to know him and my love to goes to all of you–his wonderful family. God bless you.
Saw your name and it brought back so many memories from when we were in school. Rest easy old friend