Eric C Woodson

On December 13, 2025, at the age of 63, I peacefully completed my earthly journey at my home, surrounded by the love of my family. I was born on September 12, 1960, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Earl Jr. and Shirley Woodson. Like most children, I loved playing outside and enjoying life’s simple pleasures. My father taught me how to build things, repair air conditioners, and ride motorcycles—lessons that shaped both my skills and my character. Throughout my life, I walked by faith and sought to live with love, kindness, humility, strength, and devotion, striving to serve others in all that I did. I attended Weaver Road Elementary School and Hillcrest Junior High School, and I proudly graduated from Mitchell High School in 1980. I maintained a lasting and meaningful connection with the Mitchell High School alumni family throughout the years. After high school, I continued my education at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, where I was a proud member of the UAPB Marching Band and the Viking Bi Phi Fraternity. I devoted many years to my professional career, working for Sessels Bakery, Memphis Light, Gas, and Water, and later the City of Memphis. My final position was with the City of Memphis General Services Division, Property Management, where I took pride in serving faithfully and doing my work with care, integrity, and dedication. I professed my faith in Christ at an early age at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. A. C. Jackson. There, I served on the Usher Board under the leadership of my mother and played both the piano and organ for the choir. I later joined First Baptist Church Beale, where I continued to serve faithfully as a musician. I was also a member of Knights Chapel Lodge #5, Hernando, Mississippi, under Worshipful Master Estrice Boone. My life was deeply enriched by the lasting friendships I formed—I truly never met a stranger. These relationships, along with my journey of faith, stand as a testimony of God’s grace, love, and unfailing mercy. I will be remembered for my love of music and for my many God-given talents, including skills in mechanics, carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, and more. My loving memories will forever be cherished by the love of my life and devoted caregiver, Lonnie Beaman; my children, DeKeshea Thomas, Nickolaus Woodson, Darrian Anderson, and Terrence Beaman (Crystal); and my cherished grandchildren, Kendrick Hightower, Terrance Thomas, Pierre Johnson, Jada, Jazz, and Terrence Beaman, Jr., along with my precious great-granddaughter, Kallie Hightower. I am also lovingly remembered by my stepmother, Ruby Woodson, siblings, Derek Woodson (Sylvia) of DeSoto TX, Deneen Burton (Al), Earl Woodson III; Kimala Martin of Dallas, Texas and LaFoya Martin, along with a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends who mourn my passing while celebrating the love, laughter, and joy I brought into their lives. I now rest peacefully with my parents, Earl Jr. and Shirley Woodson; my grandparents, John Jr. and Gladys Snow, and Pearline Laird (Dan); my aunts, Mary Wiley and Ethel Mae Jackson (A.J.); and my beloved sister, TaJuana Woodson.

Eric C Woodson

September 12, 1962 - December 13, 2025