Mr. Lyle M. Woods

Lyle M. Woods (59) of Walland, TN and class of '76 graduate of Paxton, IL, born August 27, 1958 in Munchweiler, Germany left this earth to be with his Lord and Savior on December 6, 2017. Lyle is survived by his son Donald (Desiree) Cleary of Paxton, IL; mother Betty Woods of Champaign, IL; one brother, Larry (Cindy) Woods of Cincinnati, OH; two sisters, Sherrie (Philip) Nogle of Urbana, IL, and Barbara (Jerry) King of Paxton, IL; four grandchildren Paul, Melynnie, Olivia, and Rhett Cleary; several nieces and nephews; numerous close friends and neighbors. Lyle was preceded in death by his father William E. Woods and brother, William Leslie Woods. An active man, Lyle enjoyed his time outdoors, especially with his dog Sadie, and marveled at the beauty of Cade's Cove. During this life, Lyle drove a semi over the road for 10 years, owned a tractor/implement dealership, raised cattle and was also a mechanic. A celebration of life service for Lyle will be held at 3:00PM on Friday, December 15, 2017 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Walland, TN with Pastor Greg Long officiating. Per his wishes, ashes will be spread at Cade's Cove privately by his family and close friends at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Blount Memorial Hospital, American Cancer Society or an organization of the donor's choice. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mr. Lyle M. Woods please visit our Sympathy Store.