James (Jimmy) Ray Woody was born July 21, 1992, in Kansas City, Missouri. He passed away in his home in El Dorado Springs, Missouri on November 1, 2021.
Jimmy became interested in music early in life. He began playing violin in the 4th grade in Raytown, Missouri. In the middle of the 6th grade his family moved to El Dorado Springs, Missouri. Since there was no orchestra program he switched to band and learned how to play the tenor saxophone. Around the age of 16 he got an electric guitar and self-taught that, then keyboards, then bass guitar and drums. He could play almost any instrument he picked up. In high school he began composing music that sounded like a cross between metal and Mozart. He continued to write music and eventually formed a band called James and The Nasty Peach with two of his fellow high school bandmates and his younger brother. Though he had neither the opportunity nor time to become a rock star, his legacy will live on through the music he created.
Jimmy learned how to be a hero through his deep love of Marvel comics, movies, and action figures. As an adult it was nothing to find him walking around with an action figure in his pocket. He was a big kid at heart with a kind and free-spirited soul that was a light to anyone who knew him. He loved hard, was fiercely devoted to his family and friends, and never hesitated to help someone in need. He cared about people and often made sure other’s needs were met before his own. He cherished his roles as son, brother, uncle, friend, and stepfather. His loss leaves a large hole in the hearts and lives of those who knew and loved him, and he will be deeply missed.
Jimmy leaves behind his parents Danny and Laura Woody; sisters Darla and Grace; brother Chris; nephew Lucas; niece Heavenly; grandfathers David Gordon and Steve Woody; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
7 Condolences for Woody, James Ray
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Tammy Wroten says
November 3, 2021 at 9:54 pmMy thoughts and prayers are with Jimmy and his family he will be truly missed by alot
Gina Perry & Mike Masters says
November 3, 2021 at 11:53 pmJimmy you are loved and will be missed by many! See you on the other side. RIP little Bro! ❤️❤️❤️
Ernie Thomas says
November 4, 2021 at 1:10 pmI enjoyed Jimmie as my student, and as a person. Started off a bit rough in the beginning, but grew to really care for each other. He often came in to talk after school.
Prayers and best wishes to friends and family. He will be missed.
” Mr. Thomas”
Ernie Thomas says
November 4, 2021 at 1:15 pmSorry I can’t be there Monday. Have a treatment I can’t miss at the KCVA on the 8th.
Theresa Pippin says
November 5, 2021 at 12:27 amMy thoughts and prayers to Jimmie’s family and friends that were close to him. I know my husband and I truly did care about him. We didn’t get to hang out with him as much as we would have liked but he was and amazing young man and had a beautiful soul. Rest easy Jimmie we love you
Keith Kelley says
November 6, 2021 at 12:04 pmMy thoughts and prayers are with all of the family during this difficult time.
Matthew says
November 7, 2021 at 2:49 amMy thoughts and prayers for all of the family. Never got to hangout with him but he was such a nice guy who was nice to everyone. You will be missed buddy