James Albert Woods of Crozet, VA formerly of Craig County, VA, age 74 went to be with the Lord on June 14, 2018.  James who was affectionately called Jimmy by friends and family, was born on August 22, 1943 in New Castle, VA to the late Albert Garfield Woods and Virginia Rose Smith Woods.

James is survived by his loving wife Linda Sue Woods and four sons, Timothy Scott Woods and wife, Jennifer of Bland, VA, James Allen Woods of Salem, VA, Ernest Lee Woods and wife, Amanda of Palmyra, VA and Charles Jayson Woods and wife, Kelly of Crozet, VA.  He is also survived by his six grandchildren, Timothy Scott Woods, Jacob Lee Woods, Elizabeth Anne Woods, James Alexander Woods, Autumn Grace Woods, and Ally Rose Woods.  One great-grandchild Bella-Rae Scott Woods, James will also be dearly missed by his sister, Virginia Katherine McCormick of New Castle, VA and brother, Thomas Lee Woods and wife, Janet of Scottsville, VA. Other survivors include many nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his sister, Margaret Irene Gwinn.

James was an army veteran of the 3rd army and served in the Vietnam War.  He worked numerous jobs and had  retired from ConAgra factory before becoming the caretaker of the old factory grounds.  James was a man of knowledge in tools, construction and automotive who could always be relied on by family and  friends for a helping hand in such projects.  He loved his family dearly and enjoyed watching his sons and grand-children play sports and taking them hunting and fishing.   He  loved gardening and feeding squirrels.

James also loved  his community as he had served with the Crozet Volunteer Fire Department and had become a lifetime member.  James also coached for many years at Peachtree Little League as well as helping his sons boy scout troop.  James and his contagious laughter will be dearly missed by all his friends and family.

The family would like to thank the staff at UVA Hospital on 3 North, West and the 3rd floor MICU for the excellent and professional care given to James  throughout his stay.  Arrangements are being handled by Anderson Funeral Home in Crozet, VA and family night will be held at Anderson's on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 from 6pm to 8pm.  A funeral will be held at Mount Moriah Methodist Church in White Hall on Wednesday June 20, 2018 at 2pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Crozet Volunteer Fire Department of Disabled American Veteran's.

Anderson Funeral Home in Crozet, VA is in charge of arrangements.