Senior Master Sergeant John A. Woods, Jr. “Jay”

LaQuai Knoble sent Peace Lily for Senior Master Sergeant John A. Woods, Jr. “Jay” - April 28, 2024

Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near. So loved, so missed and held so dear.

Love, The Knoble Family (Jared, LaQuai, Aliyah and Desirae)

Send flowers for Senior Master Sergeant John A. Woods, Jr. “Jay”

Eric Mamac sent Red and White Floor Basket for Senior Master Sergeant John A. Woods, Jr. “Jay” - April 27, 2024

Jay, we're gonna miss you brother. Rest easy, we got everything from here.

Vika, Sasha and Jaden, we love you all.

Love, The Mamac Family

Red and White Handled Basket was sent for Senior Master Sergeant John A. Woods, Jr. “Jay” - April 26, 2024

America the Beautiful was sent for Senior Master Sergeant John A. Woods, Jr. “Jay” - April 25, 2024

Jen Blanton sent Splendid Memories Bouquet for Senior Master Sergeant John A. Woods, Jr. “Jay” - April 24, 2024

Jay, I'm blessed to have met you and I'm better for knowing you. I'm so happy that I got to spend so much time with you. I'll miss you everyday Your friend, JB

Cindi Brown sent Peace & Serenity Dishgarden for Senior Master Sergeant John A. Woods, Jr. “Jay” - April 24, 2024

Dear Woods Family,

Please accept our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family during this difficult time.

With Sympathy, Patriot Basketball Family

Beautiful Dreams was sent for Senior Master Sergeant John A. Woods, Jr. “Jay” - April 21, 2024

Ocean Devotion was sent for Senior Master Sergeant John A. Woods, Jr. “Jay” - April 20, 2024

Beautiful Dreams was sent for Senior Master Sergeant John A. Woods, Jr. “Jay” - April 20, 2024

Adrian Bray sent The Peace Lily for Senior Master Sergeant John A. Woods, Jr. “Jay” - April 19, 2024

As stories of you are passed down and around, your influence will live on forever. Love and miss you my brother.

Sincerely, Adrian A. Bray

Lidia a Chambers sent Heavenly Heights Bouquet for Senior Master Sergeant John A. Woods, Jr. “Jay” - April 19, 2024

Vika, we are all so very sorry for your loss. Jay was such a superb person. Our hearts go out to you. The Chambers family.

Kyrie Nehls planted 5 trees in memory of Senior Master Sergeant John A. Woods, Jr. “Jay” . - April 30, 2024

Plant trees for Senior Master Sergeant John A. Woods, Jr. “Jay”

Phillip Ferris planted 5 trees in memory of Senior Master Sergeant John A. Woods, Jr. “Jay” . - April 22, 2024

5 Trees were planted in memory of Senior Master Sergeant John A. Woods, Jr. “Jay” - April 19, 2024

To Nancy, John and the Woods family, my Condolences to you both and the entire family. 💐

Sincerely,

Timmie Gibson & Gwen Gibson Henderson and Family

Jay you will forever live in our hearts. It was a pleasure and honor getting to know you. Your humility and the way you cared for people never went unnoticed. Your infectious smile will always be remembered. I keep asking myself why you and then I'm reminded that God only wants the best. You came into this world with an assignment and now your mission is complete. Take your rest Jay and know that God will be there for your family. There is not a day that will go by that I will not think of you, but I know that you are in a better place. Love you Jay, until we meet again... S.F.

It is with heartfelt symapathy from the family of your Uncle John/Frances Simon. We send our love & prayers to you in this time of sorrow! We're so sorry. May time bring healing and peace; and your memories bring comfort, smiles, & joy. From Sandra, Ollie & Adele.

John and Nancy we are so sorry to hear about your son passing our deepest sympathy and condolences praying much for you and your family God bless and keep your family strong Herbert and Connie Carolina

I am sorry for your loss. I did not get a chance to meet SMSgt Woods however, I also serve on Offutt AFB and recently heard of his passing. May he rest in peace and God comforts his family.

My deepest sympathy to the family. My prayer is that God will comfort your grieving hearts during this difficult time and the days to come. Take your rest Jay, your wonderful works on this earth is done. Love, Mary Cull

To the Woods Family my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Vanessa Ragin-Boatright, Stephanie Ragin-Hicks, and Vander Ragin and Families

Jay was one of the best SNCOs and men I have ever had the pleasure to work with and know. He was taken too soon, but anyone who knew him is a better person for having Jay in their life. RIP, brother. - Phil Ferris

To the family, be proud that you raised a man that became a leader. I thank you Jay for your life lessons and guidance in my youth. We will honor you and keep your light burning down here. God needed a decorated Airmen and he surely got one 🙏🏿. My prayers and condolences go to the family during this difficult time.

We will all miss you Jay Bird 🐦,

Eddie Lee

My deepest condolences to the Woods Family. Jay and I graduated from CE Murray High School class of 1999.

To my Mentor, a Great Leader, My First Flight Chief, and a Friend. To Sergeant Woods, the man who helped turn an anger 18 year boy who had just lost his father into wanting to be a great example of a leader like you,. Words can't explain how much you helped me in life and my career. Although, with your motivation I say thank you. You saved my life, you will be forever missed.

- Brandon L. Pierre

I would just like to send my deepest and sincere Condolences to the Woods family who I know for a long time and also a family relative. RIP Senior Master Sergeant John A. Woods Jr.

Jay was one of the kindest people I've ever met in the service. I briefly met him before he deployed to the 435th and I could immediately tell his section thought the world of him. When he returned to the 569th, he cared deeply about my development and happiness on top of everything he had going on. I will miss him for the rest of my days and I'm proud I got to know him.

"Do not be afraid for I am with you always" -Isaiah 41-10

One of the few leaders I worked with who took the time to understand the African culture. You lit up when we spoke about Afrobeats. Senior, your memories will forever remain alive. Thank you for your mentorship. Rest in the bosom of the Lord.

Condolences to the Woods Family. I knew and met Jay in Europe. He taught and provided mentorship while we were both Inspectors. Many great times on the road inspecting units. Jay had a kind heart and would always find the good in people and inspire them to be their beat version of themselves. RIP my friend.

Condolences to the Woods Family,I worked at Patrick AFB,with Jay,and he always made or night shift a good nite.He was always willing to listen to you,never gave up a chance to teach or train someone.He is that person that you do not forget.R.I.P Jay.

Thank you for being not only a supervisor but a friend during one of my most vulnerable times in my life. The leadership you showed will be missed and hopefully emulated by you the ones that follow. RIP- Brian Young

Fly high my brother. Watch over the flock. Live in your heavenly body free from pain and guiding your family and friends til you meet again. Your impact is undeniable. Your compassion for others is unmatched. You will forever be a friend to many and inspiration to so many more. Whether it was a moment or years, you are a legacy in those you met. I pray for your family's peace. I pray that the God will guide us who hurt and provide comfort knowing your living an eternal life. God speed my brother.

Our Condolences and Prayers To The Woods Family .Mrs Katherine McKnight and Family sending Love to you all

Sending love and prayers for the families strength as an Angel was called home. He left a lasting impression on us all. Thank you. -DAF Williams

Sending love and prayers for the families strength as an Angel was called home. He left a lasting impression on us all. Thank you.

One of the best leaders I've had the privelege of working with. We've lost an amazing person and his loss will be felt throughout the whole Security Forces family. Thank you for being the leader we all needed and seeing the best in us even if we couldn't see it in ourselves. Rest in love and happiness. We've got the watch from here. 🖤💙🖤

I will miss all of the great our mentorship sessions with goofy laughs,amazing advise and genuine drive to help everyone who asked. I know that you will never forget Jay, and I hope you're able to soon remember the happy memories and hold tight to them. Here if the Family ever needs anything. -Chris Quam

Jay,Thank you so much for being a guiding light for me during my darkest time. I am deeply saddened you are gone. Rest in Paradise brother!

Kevin Cuffie

Last we spoke he said "I hope to see you as an officer". Since day one, he always believed in me. Always kept his promises, moved mountains, and was a mentor I'll never forget. The impact he had on me and clearly so many others is just breathtaking. But God needed you to move mountains in heaven, I'll see you later, sir. - Kaylee Klug, SSgt, THE Vehicle Reg Team

I was just put up for RFL (Response Force Leader) when I got picked for a TDY to Utah. Before I was signed off, I paid a visit to Senior Woods and he dis-enrolled me from the position only so I could focus on my duties while I was away. After the decision he told me "Just be ready to dust your shoulders off when you come back". I chuckled and replied with "Respectfully sir there won't be any dust on these shoulders". He said that was a great answer and we shared a laugh together. He looked out for my best interests as an Airman and I never forgot about that. Rest in Paradise sir, I'm very grateful to have met you.

~A1C Spircoff / 55 SFS

We just walked down the halls of building 500 laughing and joking about you seeing your photo on the annual awards board for the 1st time. You were a great person and will be missed. I salute you. Rest easy my brother.

One of the most caring and supportive supervisors I have ever had in my 24 year career. The Air Force and Security Forces lost a great servant. Our thoughts and prayers will always be with his family!

I am so terribly sorry for your family's loss. Jay reached so many people with his incredible leadership, mentorship, and friendship. So many of us all around the world are mourning with you. I had the pleasure of knowing Jay for his entire time being stationed at Patrick. He was an amazing person, and the world is a dimmer place without him. Sending love during this unimaginable time. -The Minnocci family

My paryers and heart are with your and your family during this time of sorrow. He was truly a great man. I had the please of knowing him form Patrick AFB, 45th SFS. He will truly be missed. Jay you were the man bro. Rest easy King. Watch over those that loves you.

We the Nelson Family send love, prayers and condolences to our family The Woods! May the grace, love and peace of God cover you all in the transition of our dear cousin Jay. May Jay now rest in the presence of God knowing that his works down here is completed. Rest well cousin and may God continue to strengthen the entire family 💕🙏🏽💕.

Pastor Jeanetta J. Nelson and The Nelson Family along with Black River Missionary Baptist Church Family.

And Now We Say Goodbye

Great sadness fills our hearts today as pipes and drums, in slow march play. A comrade's fallen by the way, And now we say goodbye.

This hero to the very end Was more than just a casual friend, Who would a stranger's life defend, And now we say goodbye

But we shall cherish, all our days, The character this life portrayed With sacrifice so freely made, And now we say goodbye.

The hand salute, o'er Stars and Stripes, And distant skirl of highland pipes, Give last farewell with hero's rights, And now we say goodbye.

While here on Earth, you gave your best. Now in the Master's arms you rest. T'is by your memory we are blessed. And now we say goodbye.

Howard Garrison Yates @ July 2006

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.