James “Barry” Woods, Sr. 76, a native of Tampa, FL and resident of Greenwell Springs, LA, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
He enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, and anything to be outdoors. He was a huge fan of LSU football and baseball, but his true love was his children and grandchildren. For decades he leveraged his substantial influence to help every single person who asked him. He did so quietly and without repayment. That was Dad. That was Paw Paw. That was Barry.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Emma Jean Woods; and brothers, Jeff and Mike Woods.
He is survived by his wife, Shelley, children, Brandi and Jimmy; grandchildren, Connor and Summer; sister, Shelia; and son-in-law, Ron Bowen.
There will a visitation Friday, June 6, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Greenwell Springs, from 9:30 a.m. until Mass at 11:00 a.m., officiated by Father Jason Palermo. Please share your condolences at www.sealefuneral.com.
2 comments
Wayne Purdom
June 6, 2025 at 1:49 pm
To the family of Barry, I share in your loss. I worked with Barry at Exxon, and in the Exxon Valdez oi soil response. A fine man . I will miss him. God be with you as you mourn in his passing.
Wayne Purdom
James M FUSSELL
June 2, 2025 at 7:52 pm
Barry was a great friend for many years in Baton Rouge. Our families visited often, we worked together, hunted often in Mississippi though l haven’t seen him in years he was always in my heart.
Rest in peace my wonderful friend and l will always remember the good times.
Mike
San Juan Del Sur
Nicaragua
🙏🙏🙏🙏