Lyndell Cornell Woods

Lyndell Cornell Woods was born March 12, 1959, in Dent County, Missouri. He was one of two children born to Cornell and Arlean (Ross) Woods. Lyndell grew up in Salem, Missouri and graduated with the class of 1977 from Salem High School. He then furthered his education with the University of Missouri in Columbia for two years. Lyndell was blessed with three daughters: Amanda, Alisha, and Mackenzie. He was a devoted family man and a proud father who cherished his family more than anything. Lyndell deeply treasured making memories with his two grandchildren: Gracie and Cain and was looking forward to meeting baby Carolann this fall. Lyndell’s strong work ethic began while he was in high school working as a carry out boy with IGA. He later worked in the meat department and became a well-known butcher. His career gave him the opportunity to travel, he worked as a butcher in Steelville, Illinois, Paducah, Kentucky, and Atlanta, Georgia. After relocating to Georgia, he started working with Ingels Markets in Douglasville and served his customers for twenty years. Lyndell was an avid St. Louis Cardinals Baseball fan and supporter of the Missouri Tigers Football team. He enjoyed listening to music, especially Rock-n-Roll. Lyndell had a zest for life and pursued his hobbies with great passion. He loved digging deep into his family history. He liked keeping up with the Salem Community and was the longtime main administrator of the Facebook group “You know you’re from Salem Mo if you remember….” Lyndell at a young age was saved while attending the methodist church. As a Christian man, he lived his life with compassion, kindness, and humility. Lyndell was a light of hope and inspiration to those around him. Lyndell entered eternal rest July 22, 2024, in Georgia, at the age of sixty-five years. Those left behind to cherish his memory include his loving mother: Arlean Woods of Salem, MO; daughters: Amanda Davis and Michael of Henderson, NV, Alisha Hosenfelt and husband Justin of Fulton, MO, and Mackenzie Rogers and husband Blake of Temple, GA; brother: Tom Woods and friend Candi Capps of Salem, MO; grandchildren: Gracie, Cain, and baby Carolann on the way; as well as several aunts, an uncle, nieces, cousins, other relatives, and dear friends. Preceding him in death were his father: Cornell Woods; grandparents: Oscar and Ida Williams and Thomas and Irma Woods; and two fur babies: Callie and Bubba. Lyndell will be remembered for his quite reserved nature and his big heart. Though his physical presence may no longer be with us, he leaves behind an imprint of love that will continue to guide and inspire those who were blessed to know him. Funeral Services for Lyndell Cornell Woods were held Thursday, August 1, 2024, in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel with Pastor Jim Privett officiating. Several special memories were shared by family and friends. Song selections played were “Amazing Grace”, “Simple Man”, “Somewhere Over The Rainbow”, and “The Peanut Theme Song”. Serving as Pallbearers were Justin Hosenfelt, Michael Davis, Blake Rogers, Kevin Stacy, Garrett Glascock, Ron Norris, and Tom Woods. Burial was in the North Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Wilson Mortuary of Salem, Missouri. Online Condolences may be entered at www.wilsonmortuary.com

Lyndell Cornell Woods

March 12, 1959 - July 22, 2024