Edward Woods

Passed away on, October 5, 2020.

Edward Woods was 21 years old when he was sent to Korea. He was in Chuncheon, South Korea, an area that is 47 miles north of Seoul. It was a heavily contested combat area, and he was stationed there most of the time. He was on patrol for days and nights. This area was one of first cities to be attacked during the beginning of the Korean War. 

One of his duties was bringing food and supplies to others. Since it was freezing cold and it was difficult to get the trucks into certain areas, this was an extremely difficult task. The truck would get stuck and they would have to push it out of ice banks and ruts. Snow was all around the mountains, ice covered the roads, and many times he had to jump out and push the truck. He was also in Busan, Uijeongbu, and many other cities.

Told to Sun Kim in 2019. Edward Woods passed away on Oct. 5, 2020.

Obituary

Edward D. Woods, a retired shipping clerk for Prager Inc., died Monday of cardiopulmonary arrest at Ochsner Kenner Medical Center. He was 90. Mr. Woods was a native of Rosedale, LA and a resident of Metairie for over 68 years. 

Survivors include his daughter Darrylene S. Woods; three grandchildren: Nichole Bowman, Leonard Bowman Jr. and Rhonda Pichon; four great grandchildren: Dante Bozant, Amir Pichon, Aleena Bowman and Caiden Pichon; two great-great grandchildren: Dante Bozant Jr., Kaira Bozant; a God daughter, Laurita L. Woods, three sisters and four brothers, other relatives and friends of the family. 

Due to the Government Social Distancing Guidelines, the family prepares for a private service, however a public visitation will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2020 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM at Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. followed by a private funeral service. MASKS are required to enter the funeral home. Interment: Providence Cemetery. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook, share memories and condolences to the family.

2017 Mr Woods attends Korean War Memorial Service

2017 Edward Woods, Sula Kim, Melvin Truch