Gregory L. Woods, 62, passed away Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, at the Kobacker House, Hospice in Columbus.
He was born Dec. 7, 1960, at White Cross Hospital in the Short North, the son of Frank and Billie (Blevins) Woods.
Greg graduated from Columbus South High School, Franklin University (BS), and Otterbein University (MS). Greg was a servant to all from the very beginning of his life when he worked in the family store, worked in the restaurant business, catering, to working at Farmers Insurance and then celebrating 25 years of service at Nationwide Insurance.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by half-brother, Ted (Evelyn) Woods; half-sister, Mary Jones; brother, Jeff (Karla) Woods; and father- in-law, Paul Ring.
Surviving in addition to his husband of 27 years, Matthew Ring, are his son, Gregory (Kristen) Woods and their children, Gregory, Brooklyn, Carly and Lexi, all of Blacklick, and his son, Michael Woods and his children, Michael, Austin, Madison, Mason and Gauge, of Columbus. Greg was such a proud grandpa and always took the opportunity to share stories of just how great his grandchildren were!
Greg is also survived by his most loving sister, Sharon Hackenberg, of Canal Winchester; mother- in-law, Helen Marie Ring, of Westerville; sister- in-law, Paula Ring, of Woodsfield; brothers-inlaw, Marc (Helen Kay) Ring, of Woodsfield, and Andrew (Lori) Ring, of Beverly; and many nieces and nephews.
Greg was loved by all who knew him. Each person whom he friended has a story to share that will always keep his light shining.
In honor of Greg a Celebration of Life will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, at King Avenue United Methodist Church, 299 King Ave., Columbus.
Those who wish to remember Greg in a special way may make gifts in his memory to King Avenue United Methodist Church. Funeral arrangements were provided by Bauer & Turner Funeral Home of Woodsfield.
The family wishes to thank the Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital, Mt. Carmel Rehabilitation Hospital in Westerville and to the Kobacker House, all of which cared for Greg with much love and honor.
