Dr/Col Samuel H Woods Jr. (Ret), 101 of Maysville, Kentucky, formerly of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; Honolulu, Hawaii and Melbourne, Florida died on December 30, 2022. Dr. Woods (GG to his great grandchildren) had 6 great loves in his life; his wife Doris Annelle whom he was married to for 77 years, his family, his pride in serving in the military for over 40 years, his passion for Veterinary medicine, his artistic gift for furniture making and a love for sharing his life's experiences through story telling.

He and his wife traveled the world together experiencing many adventures and creating many memories. Dr. Woods served in the military for over

40 years. He joined the Tennessee National Guard in 1937-1939, and the Army Specialized Training Program while at Auburn University. He joined the Air Force in 1949 and served three years active duty during the Korean Conflict. He ended his military career as the Senior Advisor to the Surgeon General of the Military Air Command and retired in 1981 at the rank of Colonel.  He loved animals and believed they "had more sense than some people". He made most of the furniture in every house he lived in and was working in his wood shop in Florida well into his 90s. Sam had a zest for life second to none and loved to share his joy and enthusiasm through telling stories.

Survivors include a son, Samuel H Woods III (Jan), a daughter Kim Savage (Bill), three grandchildren Jamison A Warren (Benn) of Sydney, Australia, Carrie Pomeroy (Jeff) and Reeves Thompson (Morgan) both of Birmingham and six great-grandchildren, Will, Ethan, Ellen, Andrew, Ellen, and Samuel Reed.

There will be a private family celebration. Memorial and donations should be made to Mason County Animal Shelter or PAWS of Rutherford County. Local arrangements were entrusted to the Knox and Brothers Funeral Home. Condolences at knoxbrothersfuneralhome.com