Robert William Woods, Jr.

Robert William Woods, Jr., 87, of Lynchburg, VA passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025. He was the husband of the late Ann Mariano Woods, with whom he shared 58 years of loving marriage.

Robert was born on December 12, 1938, in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Robert William Woods, Sr. and Mae Bartholomay Woods. Robert honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was retired as a Line Journeyman with Reynolds Metals. In subsequent years Robert ran his own construction company and worked as a kitchen and bath remodeling expert. He never met a kitchen layout which he could not improve. He was also often recognized as the unofficial mayor of his neighborhood for his ability to plan a gathering that brought the community together for shared memories.

He is survived by a daughter Diane Crouthamel (Shawn) of Bechtelsville, PA, two sons: Robert C. Woods (Sharon) of Wantage, NJ, and William M. Woods (Melanie) of Plainfield, IL, a sister Mary Beth Stroud (Joseph) of Easley, SC, a sister-in-law Janice Woods of Lynchburg, VA, four grandchildren, Michelle, Emma, Nicole, and Jocelyn, three step-grandchildren, Candice, Jaclyn, and Krysten, and two step great-grandchildren Angela and Mary. Robert will be remembered by all these people for his genuine love of his family. Most recently, Robert shared his home with his mischievous cat, Pumpkin, who has been adopted by a loving family member.

In addition to his wife and parents, he is preceded in death by a daughter Debra M. Woods, and a brother Carl Woods.

A memorial service will be held at Tharp Funeral Home for friends and family in the Lynchburg area and at Christ Episcopal Church in Forest City, PA, prior to internment at Rounds Cemetery in Uniondale, PA. Both services will be scheduled at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ Episcopal Church in Forest City, PA or Friends of Campbell County Animal Control, 1400 Edley Place, Lynchburg, VA 24502.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family