Carl Samuel Woods

Charleston, SC - Mr. Carl "Sam" Woods, Sr., 59, entered into eternal rest at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. The relatives and friends of Carl "Sam" Woods are invited to attend his Memorial Service at 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 1, 2014, from the chapel of James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service, and immediately following. A native of Charleston, SC, he was a son of the late Hiawatha and Rebecca Hyman Woods. For over 20 years, Carl worked for the Gilligan's Restaurant company, and was involved in building every location, beginning with Johns Island. A master carpenter, he was a "Jack of all Trades" who actually mastered all of them. He was the company "go to" man, able to fix most anything that was broken. Carl was an excellent cook who rarely shared his secret recipes. He was a loving grandfather who loved spending time with his grandchildren. A jovial man who loved a good time, he will be missed by all who had the chance to know him. Mr. Woods is survived by his two children: Alicia Hart and husband Thomas, Carl S. Woods, Jr., 2 grandchildren: Ian Woods, Samuel Hart; 4 siblings: Linda Buice and husband Dennis, Greg Woods, Betty Oswald and husband Edward, Lynne Woods, 5 nieces and nephews. Flowers are accepted, or memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Rd., Suite 504, Charleston, SC 29406, or to MUSC Children's Hospital, PO Box 250450 Charleston, SC 29425.