Reverend John (J.) William Woods

Reverend John (J.) William Woods age 53 of Harriman, formerly Port Wentworth, Georgia passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the Roane Medical Center after a short illness.

He was the Pastor of the Harriman Global Methodist Church. Before moving to Harriman Reverend Woods Pastored at Camp Ground United Methodist Church in Bonnieville, Kentucky and

several churches in Walterboro, South Carolina. He Graduated from Groves High School in Garden City, Georgia; the University of South Carolina Buford and received his master’s degree from Asbury Seminary. He enjoyed Golfing and Camping.

He was preceded in death by father Bernard Woods, grandparents W.P Harrell and Reta Evans Harrell.

Survivors include his daughter, Parker Woods, mother, Shirley H. Woods, sisters, Reta Woods, Sally Woods Ulmer and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Port Wentworth Global Methodist Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Abbey East Memorial Park Cemetery.

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Services have been entrusted to Baker McCullough Funeral Home Garden City Chapel, 2794 West US Highway 80 Garden City, GA 31408. (912) 964-2862. www.bakermccullough.com