Millard Tarquintus Woods III
June 10, 1954 – February, 23, 2025
Millard Tarquintus Woods III, age 70, a beloved figure of Mentor, Ohio, sadly left our world on February 23, 2025, after a life richly lived in service, generosity, and kindness. Millard spent his life serving his community, first through his role as a serviceman in the United States Army and later through several first-responder roles. Throughout his career, he was often a beacon of hope and calm during what may have been someone’s most difficult day. Known for his wry sense of humor and wit, Millard was always ready with a well-timed joke. He was a wizard on the barbecue grill, a lover of fine bourbon, and a cigar aficionado.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Steven T. Woods; his father, Millard T. Woods Jr.; and his beloved mother, Ida (Adkins) Woods.
Millard leaves behind a legacy through his loving wife, Dawn Kuhn-Woods, his daughter, Miya Woods, his granddaughter, Madison Wright, his sister, Constance Woods-Brown, his brother Nathan Woods (Sandra), and many extended family members and friends.
Millard’s memory and impact on the world will be a guiding star for all who knew him.
A Memorial Service to honor his life and impact will take place on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 10:30 AM CST at Wyuka Funeral Home in Lincoln, Nebraska. For those unable to attend the out-of-state service, it will be live-streamed. You may join the service virtually HERE A celebration of life “toast” will also be held at Billy’s – A Cappelli Martini Bar in Mentor, Ohio, on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 2:00 PM.
At one point in life, everyone will lose someone close like a sibling. The pain never goes away because memories of them will forever remind you of their absence. Not many people can accomplish what you did in one lifetime in three lifetimes. You are a legend, and we will try our best to uphold your legacy.
Rest in peace. Love your one and only sister
“I am deeply saddened by the passing of my dear brother-in-law. Millard Woods was a kind, caring, and generous person who touched the lives of so many. His presence will be missed, but his memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
Rest in peace, Sandra Woods.
I am deeply saddened by the passing of my dear brother-in-law. Millard Woods was a kind, caring, and generous person who touched the lives of so many. His presence will be missed, but his memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
Rest in peace. Love Sandra. ❤️
I’m sending my condolences to the Woods Family . Millard was always a good person in my early years I know that he will be missed RIP YOU WILL MEET STEVE AGAIN ALSO WILL FOR BE MISSED💔👑👑🙏🙏🙏🙏😇
Dear Millard, you came to us on a sunny day. As cousins we grew up together and each of us had a name that was unique. You were Little Mitz and I was Lainelaine. As the years went by we grew you left to serve your country in the Army and later a first responder, I worked for state government. We raised our children, we mourned the loss of our parents the ones that mad us first cousins our mothers. Later years you were my Little cousin Millard and even though I was only six years older than you I became The Oldest cousin.
Little Mitz I miss you and will never forget our years of being family. You left this world on what would have been my father’s 105th birthday. I will forever remember you and the life that you were given.
Miss you rest well now with the family that has gone before you.
Love you always
Lainelaine, your OLDEST COUSIN 💔💔