Jerry Wallace Woods

Jerry Wallace Woods, 71, passed away on January 20, 2016, in Houston, Texas. He was a long-time resident of Kingwood, Texas.
Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on August 7, 1944, to Audley Wallace Woods and Opal Hill Woods. Jerry completed his education at West Jefferson High School in Harvey, Louisiana, and Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with a degree in Civil Engineering, before embarking on a successful career in the Oil and Gas Industry. While a student at LSU, Jerry was a member of the Golden Band from Tigerland. Jerry’s career took him to locations around the world where he made numerous personal and business friends. Jerry retired from Oil States International in 2015. He was a member of various organizations, including Texas Society of Professional Engineers, NOMADS, Harley Owners Group and Ducks Unlimited. Jerry enjoyed hunting with family and friends, but his biggest enjoyment came from watching his grandchildren participate in their sporting events.
Jerry is predeceased by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Masters Woods, children Melissa W. Johnson, Meredith W. Oltman (Mitchell); grandchildren, Ethan, Chase and Blaine Castaneda, Camille Oltman, Evan and Ryan Johnson, and step-grandchildren, Shelby and Melinda Johnson and Myar Oltman; brothers, Larry Woods (Jackie) and David Woods (Shirley), brother-in-law Willard (Buddy) Masters (Linda), sister-in-law Valentine Eymard (Hugh) and a host of nieces and nephews, all of whom will miss him very much.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Houston Hospice, 1905 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030 or visit: www.houstonhospice.org .
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Kingwood Funeral Home, 22800 Highway 59 North, Kingwood, TX on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 from 5 PM to 8 PM. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, January 28, 2016 for 11 AM in the Kingwood Chapel. A reception will follow.
Visitation will resume at Mothe Funeral Home, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA on Friday, January 29, 2016 from 10 AM to 12 Noon. Graveside Prayers will follow at Westlawn Memorial Park, 1225 Whitney Avenue, Gretna, LA for 12:30 PM.