Reverend John (J.) William Woods age 53 of Harriman, formerly Port Wentworth, Georgia passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the Roane Medical Center after a short illness. He was the Pastor of the Harriman Global Methodist Church. Before moving to Harriman Reverend Woods Pastored at Camp Ground United Methodist Church in Bonnieville, Kentucky and several churches in Walterboro, South Carolina. He Graduated from Groves High School in Garden City, Georgia; the University of South Carolina Buford and received his master’s degree from Asbury Seminary. He enjoyed Golfing and Camping. Proceeded in death by father Bernard Woods, grandparents W.P Harrell and Reta Evans Harrell.

Survivors include Daughter Parker Woods,
Mother Shirley H. Woods,
Sisters Reta Woods,
Sally Woods Ulmer and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service 4:00 p.m. Sunday, August 17, 2025, at the Harriman Global Methodist Church. The family will have an additional service at a later date at Port Wentworth Global Methodist Church in Port Wentworth, Georgia. Kyker Funeral Home of Harriman is serving the Woods Family.