J. Grant Woods

J. Grant Woods, 97, of Monterey, died Tuesday, October 29, 2002, at the Springs Nursing Center.

Mr. Woods was born March 4, 1905, in the Mill Gap community of Highland County, and was a son of James Harmon and Lizzie Wade Woods.

He retired from the Virginia Department of Highways with 30 years of service. He was a charter member and past director of Mill Gap Ruritan Club and a member of Green Hill United Methodist Church.

His wife, Helen Woods, preceded in death.

He is survived by a step-daughter, Jessie Lowry of Monterey; a niece and a nephew.

The Rev. Jerry Ginn will conduct a graveside service at 11 a.m. Friday at Green Hill Cemetery.

Friends may call at Obaugh Funeral Home in McDowell. There are no scheduled visiting hours.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Highland County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 268, Monterey, Va. 24465.