Ralph Edward Woods

Ralph Edward Woods, 71, of Clayton, GA passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at his home. 

Born in Seattle, WA on October 16, 1949, he was the son of the late Garnel "Bunk" Woods and Grace Bradley Woods. He spent his childhood and adult life in Rabun County. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from law enforcement, where he worked for the Clayton Police Department and the Sky Valley Police Department. He was also a member Chechero Baptist Church. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Garnel "Bunk" and Grace Woods. He is survived by his wife, Marsha Ramey Woods, three sons, Clint Woods (Glenda), Dean Woods (Amanda) Robbie Hunter(Amber), two daughters, Shanya Woods and Sherri Lawrence (Darrell), two brothers, Rev. Mickey Woods (Vickie) and Wayne "Smiley" Woods, and a sister, Ellen Woods Watts. Fifteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren also survive. 

The body is at Hunter Funeral Home and will be taken to the Dixon Family Cemetery for a graveside service on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 2:00pm with Rev. Avery Lawrence officiating. With Full Military Honors Due To COVID 19 Any One Attending is Ask to Wear a Mask.

The family is at the home on Woods Road in Clayton, GA. 

Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.