Kelly James Woods

Mr. Kelly Woods, 73, crossed over on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 from Pineridge Health & Rehabilitation Center in Thomasville, NC. Born June 24, 1952 in York County, SC, he was the son of Gilbert and Frances Woods. He attended Roosevelt High School and had a career as a mechanic. He was a huge Dallas Cowboys fan and he loved drag racing. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers, Gilbert Woods, Jr., David Woods, and Jerry Woods.

Surviving to cherish fond memories are his two sons, Kelvin Woods and Ramon Woods (Annette) both of Gastonia NC; three sisters, Sadie Brice (Calvin), Annie Burris, and Nell Pressley (Elaizer) all of Rock Hill, SC; four brothers, Dr. Charles Woods (Wanda) of Gastonia NC, Jeffery Woods of Gaffney, SC, Frank Woods and Larry Woods (Kimberly) both of Rock Hill, SC. 

Kelly is also survived by his four grandchildren: Tanja Phillips (Ronald), Stefanie Miller, Duece Woods, and KJ Woods; nine great grandchildren: Aaliyah, Jaylen, Ronald Jr., Rico, Tyrian, Amari, Iyanna, Ragen and Fang; his sisters-in-law, Doris Woods of Gastonia, NC and Marcella Woods of Rock Hill, SC; and a host of beloved nieces and nephews.

Services will be 2:00 pm graveside, Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Lakeview Memory Gardens in York, SC. Inurnment will follow immediately.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, Wednesday, May 13th at the funeral home.

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