John E. Woods was born on June 13,1950 in Philadelphia,PA. He was called home on a Friday, November 30,2018. John was the only son to the late Gwendolyn Woods and Kenneth Scott. John leaves to cherish his memory,his wife Pearl,Siblings,Delcine,Elizabeth,Cheryl,Renee and Anara;Daughter, Shawnda (Nancy);two grandchildren, Shatora and Christopher;Aunt and Uncle, Peter and Alexia Scott,Stepmother, Claudia Scott;nieces,Nephews,great and great-great nieces and nephews,cousins,a host of friends and neighbors and his best friend BO!