Tomlinson Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Charles Albert "Al" Woods age 79 of Macon, GA on Friday, November 18, 2022 at the Coliseum Medical Center in Macon GA.

Funeral services will be private.

The family will receive friends Sunday, November 20 from 3-5 pm at Tomlinson Funeral Home.

Mr. Woods was born March 21, 1943 to the late Daniel Benjamin and Bina Lucile Smith Woods. Mr. Woods was as he referred to himself a (Newspaper Man). Beginning his career in the newspaper business at his hometown newspaper the Swainsboro Forest Blade. Throughout his career he also worked with the Savannah Morning News and finally retiring from the Macon Telegraph after 42 years. Al loved hunting, fishing, NASCAR racing and golf. He was particularly fond of bowling and was the founder of the Macon Telegraph bowling team. Mr. Woods deeply loved his family especially his grandsons.

Survivors Include:

His Wife: Mrs. Marvye Norris Woods of Macon, GA

His Three Daughters: Charyl, Kecia, and Treva

His Son-in-Law: Tommy Veal

His Three Grandsons who he was very proud of: Matthew Norris Veal, James Nicholas McGouirk, Jacob Patrick McGouirk

Condolences may be submitted at www.tomlinsonfuneralhome.net

Tomlinson Funeral Home is in charge of Arrangements for the services of Mr. Charles Albert "Al" Woods of Macon, GA.