Gene Franklin Woods Jr.

Gene Franklin Woods Jr. of Dry Ridge, KY, passed away at Bridge Point Healthcare Center of Florence on Thursday, February 9th, 2023, at the age of 62. Originating from, Indianapolis, Indiana, he was born on Wednesday, October 26th, 1960 to the late Carol Moss Doane. Along with his mother, Gene is preceded in death by his sister, Lisa Doane.

Though he lived a somewhat reserved life, Gene embraced the simplicity of what truly mattered to him within it- focusing on the beauty he found in the world around him and the significance of the loved ones that he held dear. He served his country in the United States Army, receiving education as a Nuclear Biological Chemical Specialist. Following his time in the military, Gene worked as a lineman at Dana Incorporated in Dry Ridge, KY, helping to manufacture motor vehicle parts used in the production of Ford vehicles. His admiration for automobiles extended outside of his profession with an avid love for muscle cars. A humble, mild-mannered, truly good man that this world finds itself in such short supply of these days.

Gene is survived by his two daughters, Melissa Woods of Florence, KY and Melinda Woods of Grant County, KY; his siblings, David Woods of Columbus, OH and Paula Johnson of Florence, KY; as well as his loving father, Buford Doane of Dry Ridge, KY. He leaves a lasting legacy of his six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

A visitation will be held at the Elliston-Stanley Funeral Home in Williamstown, KY on Wednesday, February, 15th, 2023 from 11-1. Funeral services for Gene will begin at 1p.m. immedietly following the visitation here in Williamstown. Gene will later be laid to rest at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North in Williamstown, KY- date of this service is yet to be determined.