Michael Edward Woods, “Mike”, age 53, of Knoxville, departed this earthly dwelling place on Thursday, June 27, 2019. He attended Mt. Juliet High School and was a 1989 graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He was employed by USF Holland in Knoxville, where he had worked for 12 years. He is preceded in death by his father, Henry Allen Woods, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Barbara Woods; sons, Micah Woods and Joshua Woods; sisters, Cheryl (Michael) Pippen and Janet (Raymond) Mayberry; brothers: Clifford (Sherrill) Woods, Henry A. (Fransenia) Woods, Jr., and Gilbert Woods; ex-wife, Derise McLean Woods; and a host of aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. The family will receive friends on Friday, July 5, 2019 from 4:00-6:00 PM in the William V. Powell, Jr. Memorial Chapel of Unity Mortuary, with the Celebration of Life service to follow at 6:00 PM with Evangelist Anton Ivy officiating. Mr. Woods will be available for public viewing at the time of the Receiving of Friends. In lieu of flowers and plants, donations to offset the cost of his children’s education would be most appreciated.