Service was held December 14th, 2024, at Preferred Cremation and Burial.
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Darnell Maurice Woods was born on June 15th, 1966, in San Diego, CA. He was the first born of 2 children. Darnell attended Chula Vista High School, Class of ‘85. He played sports all throughout his life; football, basketball, track and baseball. He was most popular for his football achievements, where he had a 20-year standing record for the most touchdowns (13) received in a single season set in 1983. It wasn’t broken until 2023. Upon graduating, he received a football scholarship to University of Las Vegas, “UNLV”, where he played for years.
Darnell Maurice was a loving and devoted grandson, son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle and cousin. He loved his family. He loved kids, animals and people in general. He was always willing to help, talk and have a good laugh with everyone he encountered. Everyone that knew Darnell knew that “he loved the ladies”. Darnell worked in security and construction. He was a loving, kind and funny person. He was known as “Uncles” by his niece and nephew and “Woods” by his friends. He had a great relationship with his GrannyMa Ruby and Mother Dearest Brenda, and he was a Mamma’s Boy.
Whether it was to the TV or to tell you Happy Birthday, he loved to be the first. Most of his favorite pastimes were watching sports, playing dominos, fishing, listening to music and BBQing. One of his favorite TV shows was In the Heat of the Night. He had a great sense of humor, he loved to make people laugh and was always offering them something to eat. His favorite food was a ham and cheese sandwich and a glass of milk, he could drink gallons of it.
On November 14th, 2024 Darnell Maurice was called from earthly labor to eternal rest.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents; AB and Ruby Sevier, and his uncle Andre Sevier.
Darnell leaves behind many family members to cherish his memories, including mother Brenda Woods, sister La Tasha Woods, daughter Brianna Woods, four grandchildren (of Houston, Texas), nephew Shaquille Garner, niece Shaquirra Chambers, uncle Jefferey Sevier, great uncle Thomas Mallory, auntie Beronica Sevier, and a host of cousins, their children and many friends.
Darnell will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
