Bernard (Bernie) Wayne Woods, Sr., of Bethany, Oklahoma joined his family already in heaven on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at home surrounded by family after a strong, courageous fight against prostate cancer. Born in Dodge City, Kansas, December 12, 1943, to Kenneth and Arvilla Woods, Bernard was a student at Bethany Nazarene College. He was an avid sports fan and coach. He lived on the edge of his seat for every University of Oklahoma play, no matter what the sport. He loved coaching young people. Bernard spent 24 years teaching, coaching and mentoring his sons. He loved sharing his daughters talent and pageant competitions. He was a loving husband and father that would sacrifice anything for his family. Bernard served in the United States Army as a supply clerk. He was selected as the outstanding trainee of his training cycle. He worked 33 years for Fred Jones Manufacturing as a lead man. Bernard is survived by his wife of 48 years, Yulanda; his sons Bernie and his wife Kelly, Chad and his wife Heather; his daughter Lometa and her husband Ryan; his brother Ray; as well as his beloved dogs Boomer, Fluffy Love and numerous grand dogs. The funeral service will be held at 10:00AM Saturday, July 16, 2011 at Mercer-Adams Chapel, 3925 N. Asbury, Bethany, OK with interment in Bethany Cemetery. To share a memory or condolence, visit www.mercer-adams.com