Robert Dean Woods

Rural Hall – Robert Dean Woods, 83, of Rural Hall, NC passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center.

Mr. Woods was born in Durham, NC on June 18, 1939, to the late Aubrey and Elizabeth Shadrach Woods. He was a retired Trooper from the North Carolina Highway Patrol, following retirement, he became a licensed Real Estate Agent and Private Investigator.  Robert was a member of Antioch United Methodist Church, and a 33rd Degree Mason and Shriner. Robert enjoyed meeting the gang every morning at PB Clark’s for breakfast, and he loved to go hunting with his Highway Patrol friends each year. He was an avid train collector and loved everything about North Carolina.

Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife, Lillian; two sons: Dean, and Keith, his wife Mimi, a sister Kay; two brothers-in-law, Ted (Elaine), Steve (Janice), nieces Teresa, LaDawn, nephews, Steve, Brian, Glenn, and Thomas; along with Claude the cat.

The family will receive friends and loved ones on Friday, June 16, 2023, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Antioch United Methodist Church.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Antioch United Methodist Church in Rural Hall, with Pastor Pat Dixon officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Antioch United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund: 9220 Antioch Church Rd. Rural Hall, NC 27045.

Slate Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Robert Dean Woods. Online condolences may be offered at www.slatefh.com.

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