Paul N. Woods, M.Div
July 13 (Year Unknown) - February 9, 2013
Paul was a CHS Balladier 1970-72.
CHS Balladiers 1970-71
CHS Balladiers 1970-71
CHS Balladiers 1971-72
CHS Balladiers 1972
European Tour - Performance in Westminister Abbey, London England
2002 - 30 Year Reunion of the Balladier European Tour
We recorded at Greg Brayton's Studio
We enjoyed food and fellowship at the Voss Home - 2012
Paul and Trish - 2002
Paul shared that one of his most important accomplishments over the years was his family.
2012 - 40 Year Reunion of the Balladier European Tour
We performed at the Coldwater Reunion Music Festival on August 25.
Paul
Brenda
I was blessed to call Paul "friend" and look forward to our next reunion - which will be in Heaven
as we both share faith in Jesus as our Lord and Savior.
Prayers are with Trish, the children, grandchildren, extended family and the church families that Paul had an opportunity to serve.
The Lord bless you and keep you, Paul. We love you.
(Brenda Flickinger Kline)
OBITUARY
Rev. Paul Woods
Born on Jul. 13, 1954
Departed on Feb. 9, 2013 and resided in Sturgis, MI.
Visitation: Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013
Service: Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013
Please click on the links above for locations, times, maps, and directions.
Paul N. Woods, of Sturgis, MI, 58, died unexpectedly of a 24 hour rapidly progressing lung infection on February 9, 1:30 a.m. at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI.
The family will receive friends 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 12, and 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, February 13 at Sturgis Missionary Church, 67080 North M-66, Sturgis.
The service celebrating the life of Paul N. Woods will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 13, also at Sturgis Missionary Church. Rev. Chris Knight and Rev. Bob Renner will officiate. A dinner for friends and family will be offered following the memorial. Committal will take place at a later date.
The Hackman Family Funeral Homes – Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, MI 49091, 269-651-2331 is entrusted with the arrangements.
Paul was born on July 13, 1954, the son of Rev. Willis (Pete) and Evelyn (Holly) Woods. He married his high school sweetheart, and love of his life, Patricia (Hicks) Woods on June 8, 1974 in Coldwater, MI.
Paul was a graduate of Coldwater High School. He received his BA in Christian Education from Taylor University and went on to earn his M. Div. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. After his education, he went to Groveland Missionary Church as associate pastor in 1979. He went on to work for Christian publishing companies: David C. Cook, Group, and Zondervan. Following that, in 2002, he assumed a position at Sturgis Missionary Church as associate pastor. He was recently elected the North Central District Superintendent for the Missionary Church and was set to begin this position in July of 2013. Paul loved to fiddle with projects around the house, working on cars and anything else he could get his hands on. He was always willing to help others in any way he could, no matter the sacrifice. The one thing that he was most proud of was a family who serves the Lord with their whole hearts. His greatest passion was helping churches and leaders become what God would like them to be. Paul will live on through the lives of the many people he has touched. He was always seeking to reach people with the unchanging and life-changing message of salvation through Jesus Christ.
His family grieves deeply, but not as those without hope. Surviving are his wife, Patricia Woods; sons, Joshua (Christine) Woods (33) and Nathan Woods (27); daughter, Rachel Woods (25); grandchildren, Annalise Woods, Micah Woods, and Jacob Woods; sisters, Lois (Paul) Wise, Eunice (Norm) Hunsberger, and Ruth (Dave) Smith; brother, Jim (Judy) Woods; sisters-in-law, Peggy (Jim) Modert, Roxanne Hicks, and Dawn Hicks; special "daughter" Kristance Matthew and her children, Isaiah, Eleanor, and Jackson; numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Paul is preceded in death by his mother and father, Rev. Willis (Pete) and Evelyn Woods; mother-in-law and father-in-law, William (Bill) and Hazel Hicks; brothers-in-law, Bruce and Terry Hicks.
A word from Paul, "As I've grown older and matured spiritually, the deepest lesson that I've learned is the incredible importance of God's Word in our lives. It's become a treasure to me, and what I look forward to every morning when I get up. God has been faithful and has guided my life so far, and I'm confident he will continue to do so." Oct. 2012
In lieu of flowers memorial donations would be appreciated to the Paul Woods Memorial Fund for future needs of his family or the Paul Woods Grandchildren Educational Trust Fund both funds in c/o: Century Bank and Trust, 320 W. Chicago Rd., Sturgis, MI 49091.
Brenda