Morris "Bud" Woods

Morris "Bud" Woods, 89, of Cullman County, went to be with the Christ on Friday, May 22, 2026.

Bud was born December 29, 1936 to Boman and Ora Woods. He was married to Joan Elaine Little for 60 years. They had three children, two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and lived a full Christian life. He was self- employed; he cleaned out chicken houses with his brother R.B for 45 years. Woods and Woods Poultry Cleanout went all over Norh Alabama and Tennessee. Bud was an elder, deacon and trustee at Corinth First Congregation Methodist Church for 50 years. He was the Sunday School superintendent and song leader, as well. Bud was chairman of the cemetery committee for around 40 years. He was a great father and friend; Bud never met a stranger. Bud's wife, Joan, and his family where his whole life. He was always there to help family, friends and anyone who needed it. He and Joan were essential in getting a neighborhood watch and also in helping to get the Battleground Fire Department started.  Bud will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Visitation will be Tuesday, May 26, 2026 from 6-9 p.m. at Corinth Methodist Church in Vinemont, where his funeral will be held Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 2 p.m. Mr. Woods will lie in state from 1 p.m. until the service begins. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.  Nichols Funeral Home will direct.

Bud is survived by his children, Roxanne (Roger) Asherbranner, Bowman Woods and Dueese (David) Powell; brothers, Ruel C (Carol) Woods and R.B (Rose Mary) Woods; grandchildren, Cranson (Mary Beth) Asherbranner and Chance (Mellicha) Asherbranner; great-grandchildren, Eli, Cheyene, Oliver and Owen; sisters, Helen Carter and Doris Looney; brother-in-law, Butch Cotterman; sisters-in-law, Lavina Little and Nina Miranda and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Little Woods; parents, Boman and Ora Woods; brothers, Vermont, Donald, Copal and Orval; sisters, Nell and Floree; sisters-in-law, Revonda Woods, Meval Woods and Betty Jane Woods and brothers-in-law, James Guthery, W.H Carter and L.V Looney.