Thomas D. Woods

Thomas DeArnold Woods, age 93, a lifetime resident of Greenback, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at the family home. Thomas was a Veteran of World War II and served from 1943 – 1945. He was Radioman 3rd Class in the United States Navy. After service he graduated from Maryville High School and Television Trade School in Louisville, KY. He married Edith Cunningham Woods on June 20, 1954. He worked at Greenback Ind. and WYKO in Greenback. He was a member of Greenback Presbyterian Church. He served as an elder and Sunday School teacher at Bakers Creek Presbyterian Church. His hobbies were woodworking and farming. Preceded in death by: Parents, Caswell Blevins Woods and Ruth Ailey Woods; Brother, Richard C. Woods; Sisters, Edna Woods Marshall, Johnnie Woods Graybeal, and Martha Woods Phillips. Survivors include: Wife, Edith Woods; Daughters, Rebecca Woods Baker & husband Gary and Darlene Woods Kinsey & husband Paul; Grandchildren, Joshua Thomas Anderson, Emily Elaine Baker, and Kacie Rae Baker; Great-Grandchildren, Jasmine Icis Anderson and Lilly Anne Dye Anderson; Step-Grandchildren, Amanda Kinsey Poulin and Paul Doulas Kinsey Jr.; many nieces and nephews. A special thanks for the services of Caris Healthcare and the caregivers of Home Instead. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to: Greenback Presbyterian Church, 6790 Morganton Rd, Greenback, TN 37742 and/or Bakers Creek Presbyterian Church, 5501 Nine Mile Rd Maryville, TN 37801. Family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM, Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Smith Trinity Chapel. Family and friends will assemble for graveside service and interment at 1:00 PM, Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Bakers Creek Cemetery with Pastor Nicholas Perkins officiating. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Thomas D. Woods please visit our Sympathy Store.