Jess Woods

LITTLE ROCK — Jess “Woody” Woods, a caterer and clown, will long be remembered for serving a lot of good ole’ Arkansas food to people from all over the world and bringing laughter to children and grownups alike for over 50 years. He passed away Dec. 10, 2018, in Little Rock, Ark., at the age of 94.

He is survived by his best friend, partner, right hand woman and wife, Bette Bright; children from his first marriage to Lyn Burdell: Robert “Bobby” Woods, Gail Kinnard (Randy) and Judy Johns (David); stepdaughter, Amber Bright White (Johnny); grandson, Jason Johns; stepgrandsons, Jacobs “Jake” Clemons and Charles “Rett” Clemons; sister, Betty Jo “BJ” Harvey; brother, Bob “Applewhite Minyard” Wood; as well as several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Woody was preceded in death by his mother, Lola; stepfather, Al; father, Thomas; son, Gary; and siblings, Tommy, Dorothy, Bill and AJ.

A special thank you to Maggie Donahoo, Tootie Ross, along with the VA Palliative Care Unit at McClellan Hospital, Arkansas State Veterans Home facilities and staffs for their loving care and support.

A celebration of Woody’s life will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 17, preceded by visitation beginning at 9 a.m., at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Court (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Road), Little Rock, AR 72205. Woody will be laid to rest following the celebration of his life at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock.

Memorial donations may be made to The Salvation Army, 1111 W. Markam, Little Rock, AR 72201. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 501-2242200. Woody’s online guestbook and full obituary may be found at http://www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.