Rufus C. Woods, Jr., 94, of Hamden, entered eternal rest on February 24, 2019. He was the widower of Cora L. Woods.
Mr. Woods was born in Anderson County, SC on June 28, 1924, a son of the late Rufus C. Woods, Sr. and Eulamae Newell Woods.
Prior to retiring, he was employed by the New York City Transit Authority as a Motorman. He also served as pastor of Faith Holy Church of the Living God in New York for many years and was a WWII Army.
He leaves to cherish loving memories, daughters, Melvenia Y. Woods-Monroe, Dinella W. Dodd and Vernetta N. Smith; a son, Edward D. Woods; brothers, Jackson, John Andrew and Frederick Woods; a sister, Carolyn Woods Johnson; 9 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by sons, Charles Timothy Woods and Rufus Michael Woods; brothers, Daniel S., Truman W., David, Artis, Darnell and Jacob Woods; sisters, Cannis Suggs and Nellie Woods Oliver; and a grandson.
A celebration of Mr. Woods’ life and legacy will be held Friday, March 1, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Christian Union Full Gospel Outreach Ministries, 426 Washington Ave., West Haven. Viewing and visitation will be held at the church from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Beaverdale Memorial Park.
God bless you as you celebrate the life and legacy of this great Man of God. I pray God bless and envelop you in His care.
To my Great Uncle ❣️ and you will be missed by all Much Love William Oliver Sr and Son’s. Nellie Oliver your Sister s Oldest Grandson
My deepest sympathy to the family. It’s been so long and I’m out of touch with you all. I talk to Uncle Jackson from time to time. The last time I saw Uncle Junior was when Aunt Mattie was sick and me and my family were in route to Canada. He was driving that Lexus and sharp as ever while still living in New York. I can see see his face plain as day and that smile. He will always be with us. In our DNA. Love ? from distance, his nephew Otis. Nellie’s son. She was the oldest.
have been trying to get in touch for years call me 203 360 5840