Robert Bernard (Bobby) Woods Jr., 60, of Evansville, Indiana, died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday Sept. 17, 2024. Born in Chicago on Aug. 18, 1964 to Veronica (McCarthy) Woods and Robert Bernard Woods Sr., he spent his formative years in Oak Park and Bellwood. A longtime employee of AT&T, he retired in April of 2024. His humor, wit, generous heart, and enthusiasm will be missed by his family and friends.
Surviving Bobby are his wife, Karan Jo (Lamb) Woods; his daughters Kelly (Brett) Boling, Nicole Woods, Samantha (Andre) Rejndrup, and Amanda Woods; his sons, Robert Woods III, Tony (Matilda) Abay, and Austin (Cari) Kemp; his mother, Veronica Woods; his sister, Denise Woods; and his grandchildren, Carter, Keagen, Calan, Theo, Aria, Otto, and Henrik.
He was buried in Evansville. For those who were unable to attend his funeral service, a Memorial Mass will be held at St. Celestine Church, 3020 N. 76th Court, Elmwood Park, Illinois 60707 on Thursday Nov. 7, 2024. Visitation will be held from 10 until the Mass at 11.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mt. St. Joseph, a residence for disabled women, 24955 N. Highway 12, Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047.