Richard A. Woods, age 86, of Indianapolis, passed away February 1, 2022 in St. Franciscan Hospital in Greenwood. Born February 10, 1935 in Scottsville, KY, he was the son of Vernon and Grace (Sloan) Woods. Richard worked as a crane operator for GM for 42 years. He loved the show Gunsmoke, sports and in particular Kentucky Wildcats. Survivors include his children, Rick Woods and wife Yvonne, FL, Dawna Clearwater and husband Alan, Coatesville, Keith Woods and wife Susie, Camby, Denise Hernandez and husband Ray, Memphis, TN, and Theresa "The Baby" Smither and husband Vince; Avon; 10 grandchildren, Justin Woods, Ryan Woods, Jeremy Woods, Christopher Watson, Nicholas Hernandez, Trey Hernandez, Olivia Hernandez, Abby Hernandez, Amy Smither and Jessica Smither; several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews; companion Sandy Reeves; sister Norma Hudson and Judy Taylor. His parents and siblings, Orville, Phil and Bill Woods preceded him. Visitation will be from 12 to 2 pm on Monday February 7th. Services will be at 2 PM with Pastor Rick Bryant officiating. Burial will follow in the Clayton Cemetery.