In Memory of ETR3 Marcus David Woods, USN
May 6, 1995 – February 27, 2017
Electronics Technician (Radar)
Active Duty – USS Missouri (Submarine)
“Marcus grew up in the Northland of Kansas City, MO. He graduated from Park Hill HS in May 2013 and left for US Navy boot camp in September 2013. He played soccer while in HS and was a student council member. He earned his Eagle Scout with his Boy Scout troop – something he was glad to get because it bumped you a pay raise after boot camp! He was known on the boat (submarine) as a great friend, someone who would help you if you were behind, and a problem solver.” Shared by his mother, Cindy.
“Marcus was born in Kansas City, MO to Tommy and Cindy Woods. His family always made sure to find time for laughter and fun and would go on several day trips or longer vacations when school was not in session. He joined the US Navy out of high school and became a radioman with the USS Missouri SSN-780. He is remembered by his family as a problem solver who put this to use while serving on board the Mighty MO. For example, when cleaning the head for inspection he came up with the idea to zip tie plastic around the metal areas so that when it was time for inspection, they only needed to cut the ties off and the metal would still be shiny and ready to pass.
One of our favorite memories was the story of when the Missouri was in port off the coast of France. Marcus wanted to show off some dance moves with his buddies so he got on top of a rickety table, one about to fall apart, and began twisting away. The table held up as everyone clapped for him and this feat! We love our Squibby so much and miss him every day.”
Tommy, Cindy, and Chris Woods
Petty Officer 3c (USN) Marcus David Woods, 21, passed away February 27, 2017, in Groton, Conn. Marcus was born May 6, 1995, in North Kansas City, Mo., the youngest of two sons of Sgt. Tommy Woods (KCPD) and Cynthia “Cindy” Nave Woods. Marcus was a 2013 graduate of Park Hill High School where he was a member of the track and soccer teams. He was also a proud Eagle Scout and member of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say.
Following high school graduation, Marcus immediately joined the U.S. Navy. He has served on the USS Missouri SSN-780, a submarine currently based in Groton, Conn., since February of 2015, and was currently an Electronics Technician – Communications (ETR).
He was a baptized member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Liberty. Marcus was preceded in death by his grandparents, Coy and Ruth Nave. Survivors include his parents, Tommy and Cindy Woods; brother, Christopher Woods; his grandmother, Earnestine Johnson; aunt and uncles, Tammy Woods, Terry Woods and Tyrone Woods (Laureen) and their families; cousin, William James; as well as other family members and many friends who will miss him greatly.
States he called home or lived in: Missouri and Connecticut
Laid to Rest: Terrace Park Cemetery, Kansas City, MO
