Oscar Vanell Woods, lovingly called Vanell by all who knew and loved him, entered into his eternal rest at the age of 71 years, 6 months, and 7 days at Mercy Health Hospital in Paducah, KY, at 11:03 p.m., on Sunday, November 5, 2023.  Vanell was born in Paducah on April 28, 1952, to his parents Otha Majors and Mattie Woods.

Vanell became a member of White Oak Missionary Baptist Church at an early age.  He graduated from Heath High School in 1970.  He was employed by Byars Orchard until he gained employment as a truck driver with the City of Paducah's Refuse Department from which he retired after 27 years of loyal and dedicated service.

Vanell enjoyed watching his movies, hunting, dancing, singing, and having his spirits whenever he desired. He had a great love for ALL children especially his Grandchildren. Everyone could always count on a birthday call and him singing a song, and ending in his favorite saying, "Who Loves You baby!"

He will always be a part of Paducah, Kentucky History for grabbing Tina Turner's leg at the J. C. Civic Center.

He leaves to cherish his memory:  His Wife, Pamela Woods of Paducah, KY; Two Daughters, Tina (Timothy Sharp) Woods of Lithonia, GA and Susan (Edward Ballard, Jr.) Woods of Paducah, KY; Nine Grandchildren, Thomisha (James) Allen of Louisville, KY, Jessica (Raees) Harris of Jonesboro, GA, Samuel Frett of Brooklyn, NY, Juanita Wilson of Evansville, IN, Za'Raivah Wilson and Ja'Meshia, both of St. Louis, MO, Javeon Wilson of Paducah, KY, Tyshondrae Hill and James Wilson, Jr., both of St. Louis, MO; Eight Great-Grandchildren; Four Sisters, Martha Louise Waldon and Margaret Smith, both of Louisville, KY and Harriet Hamilton and Cotrena Chunn, both of Paducah, KY; Two Brothers, Calvin (Lori Ann) Smith of Nashville, TN and Donald Woods of Paducah, KY; Several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends; Three Aunts, Elnora (Ike) Stevenson and Connie Moss, both of Paducah, KY and Lena Mae Stafford of Louisville, KY; One Uncle, Harrison George of Paducah, KY.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Otha Majors and Mattie Woods; one son, James Woods Wilson; two brothers, Billy Woods and Winfred "Fuzzy" Earl Woods; maternal-grandmother, Susan Rozelle George; great-grandparents, Noah and Nora Woods.

Oscar Vanell Woods is now sitting on his dock of the bay, watching the tides roll away.

Funeral services have been scheduled for Saturday, November 11, 2023, 12:00 NOON, at Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church with Reverend Michael Wade officiating.  Friends may also call on the family at the church on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until the funeral hour.  Burial will follow in Maplelawn Park Cemetery on Monday, November 13, 11:00 a.m.