Darius Woods was born July 19, 1982 to Jimmy and
Debra Woods. He was the second oldest of three
and accepted Christ at an early age. He attended Yazoo City
and Yazoo County public schools.
Darius was active in church and served faithfully at Mt.
Calvary Christian Center under the leadership of
Pastor Joe Freeman.
Darius was well known throughout the community for
his vibrant personality and helpful ways. He never
met a stranger and in him everyone had a friend.
Darious enjoyed his family, video games, playing
basketball, and shooting pool.
Darius met Contrailetta Darling in 2008. The two were
united in Holy matrimony May 4, 2011.
He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents,
Jimmy Lee Freeman, Sr. and Carlean Freeman; and
paternal grandparents, Willean Woods and Wesley Woods.
Sr.
Darius leaves to cherish his loving memories his
mother and father, Debra and Jimmy Woods; his
wife, Contrailetta Woods; two children, Sariyha Amons and
Tyler Darling; four brothers; Vernell (Consuela) Woods,
DeVante Woods, Kendall Woods, and Jereckio Woods;
one sister, Ashley Woods; seven nieces; ten nephews; and a
host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who loved him
dearly.