Leo Raymond Woods Jr., 53, of Jacksonville, IL passed away Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, at Springfield Memorial Hospital.

He was born Feb. 13, 1971, the son of Leo R. Woods Sr. and Linda (Robson) Woods. He married Christy Decker on Feb. 12, 1993, in Jacksonville and she survives.

He is also survived by his daughter, Gabrielle Woods (fiancé Alec Price) of Jacksonville; his mother, Linda (Mack) McDaniel of Murrayville; his sisters, Carol (Frank) Hungerford and Barb (Mark) Whalen, both of Jacksonville, Pam (Steve) Howerton of Glen Carbon, Tammy (Chad) Stewart of Chapin, Tracy Woods of Quincy, and Jackie Forrest of Jacksonville. He was preceded in death by his father.

Mr. Woods owned and operated Leo Woods Auto Detailing. He enjoyed playing pool, was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, and loved animals. He especially loved spending time with his family. Leo spent his life caring for others, and his family is proud that through organ donation he continues to help others.

A celebration of life gathering will be held 4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, at Lahey's Lounge in Jacksonville. Memorials are suggested to the family in care of Christy Woods to assist with expenses. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is assisting the family. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com.