Charles Edward Woods, 64, died March 14, 2022 hiking with his wife Lisa, daughter Sierra, and son in law Mike Baggett at Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah on the Navajo Loop Trail near Thor’s Hammer. His last views of life were spectacular. He is also survived by his son Charles Kolton Woods, stepchildren Dylan White and Taylor White, siblings Gary Woods, and Linda Slating, former wife Lori Woods, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, elder brother David, and Lillian Brown. Charles Edward Woods was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend. He was a wonderful person who loved his family and friends greatly. He was kind, generous, and helpful to everyone and will be mourned by all who knew him. To know Charlie was to love him. Charlie was born November 1, 1957 in Pontiac, Michigan to Walter D. and Betty M. Woods. He grew up in Pontiac until the family moved to Auburn Heights, MI. He graduated from Avondale High School in 1975 and remained in the area most of his life. He went on to study Electro-Mechanical Technology at Chrysler Tech. In his earlier years he especially enjoyed the cowboy lifestyle and time spent at his brother Gary’s ranch in Colorado. Charlie enjoyed being a wrangler and going horseback riding to the many high mountain lakes in the Sangre De Cristo mountain range. Above all, the Lake of the Clouds in Westcliffe, Colorado was his favorite. These years were a highlight of his life and he enjoyed telling stories about those adventures. Charlie was an accomplished sportsman and won many trophies during his years playing softball as a first baseman. Charlie's interest in sports continued throughout his life with umpiring, coaching his children’s teams, watching many of his children’s games and practices, and every Detroit game he could catch on TV. In his later years, he enjoyed bowling, golf, playing cards, and relaxing with his cats Tip & Roxy on his lap. You could always catch Charlie jamming out to some music and traveling everywhere he could with his family and friends. He had a long career in Asset Protection and Loss Prevention. He was a mentor to many throughout his life and career and always treated others respectfully. Charlie was a leader and took pleasure in developing others to see their potential. He remained friends with his many Walmart associates after his retirement in 2019. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home on Friday, March 25, from 1:00 pm until 6:00 pm with a sharing of memories beginning at 5:00 pm.. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the American Heart Association or The Miracle League.