To the baddest singer to ever grace a stage, hold a microphone and totally slay a song Ali Woodson. Wood the world is sadden to know that you're no longer with us in body. Your passing has left me in a numb state of mind. There's so many memories running through my mind like the first time I saw you perform with the Tempts at Radio City Music Hall in NY, you becoming the first artists to sign with Voice Distributions, our visit to Ground Zero after 911, us shopping in Harlem for clothes, you calling me at the radio station making my dream of performing and singing The Temptations songs come true by joining the Emperors of Soul, the sound checks, the shows and so much more. Wood there's not a container large enough to hold the talent that God blessed you with. You were the deffinition of the word perfection. When you performed the fans got a great show, great singing and an ever lasting performance that stayed with them forever. Now you've gone to join your fellow Temptations Melvin, Paul, Eddie and David in heaven and I know those pearly gates are catching hell from the rush of angels running to see you guys perform. I'm going to continue taking my Love Zone listener to Ali Woodsonville, USA every chance I get by playing your music forever and keeping your spirit with me until we meet again. Thanks for your friendship.
Rest in peace my brother, rest in peace. Sunrise: September 12, 1951 Sunset: May 30, 2010
Our Ali Woodson Memorial Slide Show Submitted By His Fans, Family & Friends
I sent all my messages to Ollie when he was with us. This message is to every creative artist who loved the spirit of excellence he demonstrated for us...For all the seeds he planted in young artists' lives, I hope at least one more great singer grows from what this Passionate Prince sowed. He has multiplied his talent and faith through each of us who reset our artistic bar as high as he did. God knows this man was loved.
199 - June 16, 2010 2:40 am
Name:
fan0056
City & State:
lockhart alabama
Message:
I just want to say that I am a fan of your music and like to thank you for the touching lirics in your songs You have a special God given talent and you will be missed and my prayers go out to your beautiful family and you will forever live on through your songs.Rest in peace.
198 - June 16, 2010 12:54 am
Name:
Adrien
City & State:
Hackensack, NJ
Message:
Rest in peace until we all meet again.
197 - June 15, 2010 6:28 pm
Name:
Aaron T. Branhan
City & State:
Portage MI.
Message:
Those of use that has made The Lord Jesus owe saviure,we the asurance of peaces and life eternal with Jesus Chris.I will sing with you in the hevanley chior before Jesus owe Lord and King in Glory.R.I.P :
196 - June 15, 2010 6:26 pm
Name:
Ron
City & State:
Hellevoetsluis(Holland)
Message:
Ali,R.I.P we miss You "Wood"
195 - June 15, 2010 10:42 am
Name:
Ann
City & State:
England
Message:
One of the greatest temps of all. Amazing voice and charisma!! Will Listen to your songs forever! God bless.
194 - June 15, 2010 8:13 am
Name:
Darlene Reese
City & State:
Syracuse,N.Y.
Message:
I was shocked to hear of Ali passing. He was known for his happy style of singing.I will miss hearing his beautiful voice. He is at rest with the Lord!!!
193 - June 15, 2010 4:41 am
Name:
Nen Bailey
City & State:
Novi, MI
Message:
Ali, You will be missed thank you for the songs. Lady Soul
192 - June 15, 2010 4:39 am
Name:
John
City & State:
Ponchatoula, LA
Message:
To a wonderful brother-in-law, we miss you and love you. I look very forward to seeing you again one day!!
191 - June 15, 2010 3:34 am
Name:
Mike & Deneen
City & State:
Miami, FL
Message:
Ali, may you rest in peace, you are one of the many reasons why I will always treat my woman like a lady, your memory will always live on...
190 - June 15, 2010 1:19 am
Name:
Paul Williams Jr
City & State:
Sterling Heights, MI
Message:
Ali have always been an inspiration to me. I know while he's up there he'll me my father. RIP my brother much love always.
189 - June 15, 2010 1:19 am
Name:
Paul Williams Jr
City & State:
Sterling Heights, MI
Message:
Ali have always been an inspiration to me. I know while he's up there he'll me my father. RIP my brother much love always.
188 - June 14, 2010 9:56 pm
Name:
MARY & KEITH WILSON
City & State:
san antonio, Texas
Message:
R.I.P. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN, THANK YOU FOR YEARS OF SOULFUL MUSIC
r.i.p. you will be missed.we enjoyed all the work with the temptations.you did a great job with the temptation and with your solo parts::
185 - June 14, 2010 6:39 pm
Name:
James Griffin
City & State:
Tallulah, LA
Message:
Blessings to the Woodson Family. "Ollie Woodson" without a doubt, one of the Best Singers the world has offered. I have been a devote Temptation Fan. Ollie's voice, as it arrived to the Temptation organization, and only ollie's voice, made the Temptations a complete and full Group of our time. I have been Blessed to know what a truly gifted singer sounds like. I have traveled long distances just to hear Ollie sing.
184 - June 14, 2010 6:12 pm
Name:
BJ
City & State:
Houston TX
Message:
You have song your song for us for many years - now heaven needs you in their choir. You have left us many memories but now you get to perform the biggest concert of all times (God's House). Otis hang in there. You will continue to enjoy your friend through the music.
183 - June 14, 2010 2:45 am
Name:
erma walker
City & State:
tarboro, n. c. 27886
Message:
i'm 68 years old now. been a fan ever since you formed your group. have four children. they are fans. too. we love you temptations, from the first to the last. otis, just keep hanging in there. you are the best. love you all.
182 - June 14, 2010 12:58 am
Name:
H Charles Green
City & State:
Aiken, South Carolina
Message:
What a dynamic singer, there will never be another like him. He will truly be missed. RIP Ali.
181 - June 13, 2010 2:14 pm
Name:
brezita frazier
City & State:
stone mountain
Message:
ali God has called you home. Your beautiful voice will be missed. You were a powerful lead singer for the temptations and gave a great show.
180 - June 13, 2010 3:13 am
Name:
Bobby
City & State:
Dallas,Texas
Message:
Thanks for your music,it will always be a part of my collection.R.I.P. B. Mac
179 - June 12, 2010 6:09 pm
Name:
Bobby R. Horne, Sr.
City & State:
Leesburg, VA
Message:
"Treat Her Like a Lady" & "Lady Sou" were my favorites with Wood in the Lead. Wood had it all.....the voice, the Temptation charisma, and the stage presence. RIP Wood.
178 - June 12, 2010 5:49 pm
Name:
Inga
City & State:
San Antonio, TX
Message:
I hope Ali's soul may rest in peace. He was a truly great artist and brought so much joy into my life by singing his beautiful songs. Thank you Ali Ollie Woodson. My heart-felt condolences go out to his family.
177 - June 12, 2010 3:58 pm
Name:
Skip Reeves
City & State:
Denver Co
Message:
What a voice! I will play some songs featuring Ollie on my show tonight. Soon we will experience the words written at Isaiah 25:8, Jehovah will swallow up death forever...
176 - June 12, 2010 5:50 am
Name:
Tony Fenderson
City & State:
Granada Hills, CA 91344
Message:
Rest in Peace. Your voice is remembered now and always. What a Voice, Talented beyond belief. Gone too soon.
175 - June 12, 2010 2:33 am
Name:
John Goolsby
City & State:
Orlando,Florida
Message:
Rest in Peace Ali, You will surely be missed.
174 - June 12, 2010 12:20 am
Name:
Tamara M Tolliver
City & State:
Pittsburgh, PA
Message:
THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC. GOD BLESS AND WATCH OVER YOU. RIP..
173 - June 11, 2010 11:10 pm
Name:
Mary Brooks
City & State:
Charleston, WV
Message:
The world suffered a great loss when Ali Ollie Woodson passed. Surely, for a season, God placed a precious gem in our midst. There are many good singers, but I feel every now and then God blesses us with greatness. Ali was one of them. When he started singing you automatically came to attention and sat up straight, for right away you knew this was not your ordinary "dime a dozen" performer. This was a person who always performed in excellence. You could easily tell by his smile that he loved what he was doing and loved the audience, for he knew they were there to hear an excellent performance, and I am sure they were never disappointed. May God continue to bless his wife and family as well as his fans and all he held dear. I thank God for placing him with us to share his beautiful voice. He will always be remembered...Oh, and that scream......Much love
172 - June 11, 2010 7:56 pm
Name:
lin byard
City & State:
gloucestershire uk
Message:
Simply the best thank god for you
171 - June 11, 2010 5:07 pm
Name:
Ms. D
City & State:
Atlanta
Message:
Gone To Soon. He left his gift to the world, so we will never forget him or his music. He's is not gone, he is just way, he told the world "He was not alone" God be with the family until they meet him again.
170 - June 11, 2010 12:35 pm
Name:
Cubaah
City & State:
Atlantic City, N.J.
Message:
Thank you for coming into my heart and blessing me with your voice! Peace and Rest Eternally...
169 - June 11, 2010 6:06 am
Name:
Pat B.
City & State:
Little Rock, AR
Message:
He was the smoothest, classiest singer the temps ever had. He will be missed.
168 - June 10, 2010 10:47 pm
Name:
Marcia (MightyMite)
City & State:
Jersey City, NJ
Message:
R*I*P Ali "Ollie" Woodson.
Gonna miss you.
167 - June 10, 2010 8:10 pm
Name:
Isaac Redmond
City & State:
Brooklyn center, MN 55429
Message:
You were one of the great voices that kept the tempts alive and you will be missed R.I.P.
166 - June 10, 2010 12:48 pm
Name:
Corinne Kürschner
City & State:
Switzerland
Message:
I admire THE TEMPTATIONS and I adore their music since I can think.
The death of the great Ali Woodson is a tragedy.
I lament the bereavement of the human Ali Woodson and I bemoan the bereavement of his amazing voice, that touched so many souls, for the world of the music.
R.I.P Ali Woodson
165 - June 9, 2010 11:58 pm
Name:
Willamena Hardrick
City & State:
Milwaukee, WI
Message:
You will missed by so many but, your music will live forever in our hearts!
164 - June 9, 2010 11:06 pm
Name:
Mimi
City & State:
Gainesville, Fl
Message:
May you forever rest in peace in the arms of God, I pray God holds your family in his tender mercies.
Although I never got the chance to meet you in person, I got to know you real well through your songs, which have brought me joy and taught me some life lessons. Thank you Brother Ali and I'll miss you.
158 - June 9, 2010 4:07 am
Name:
Doris Ray Lofton
City & State:
Houston, Texas
Message:
May God surround you with his blessings. your gift he gave you will live forever. The passion and sincerity in your music will always be remembered. Your amazing gift is one that comes in a life time.dw
Sunrise: September 12, 1951 / Sunset: May 30, 2010 With great sadness I say good by someone I knew to be a wonderful and charming person. I had the extreme pleasure of enjoying Ollie's intimate performances in Beverly Hills where he would bless the stage regularly. He was Good Man and will be missed... Thank You for everything Ollie...XOXOXO
155 - June 8, 2010 4:25 pm
Name:
Doreather Tate
City & State:
Atlanta, GA
Message:
I love you Allie. and I am going to miss you very much. R.I.P. my Brother. much love. and family keep your head up we love him but God love him best.
154 - June 8, 2010 4:05 pm
Name:
Thelma Mckinney
City & State:
chicago,illinois
Message:
Rest in peace. To all those that new great music, old school will live on forever.
153 - June 8, 2010 3:28 pm
Name:
PAULA JENKINS
City & State:
BROOKLYN, NY
Message:
REST IN PEACE OLLIE! YOU KNEW HOW TO "TREAT HER LIKE LADY"! PRAYERS & CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO THE WOODSON FAMILY
152 - June 8, 2010 3:11 pm
Name:
ROBERT
City & State:
B'ham Alabama
Message:
Rest in peace, an continue to sing that song for all of us that are here on earth. (The error of our ways)
151 - June 8, 2010 4:44 am
Name:
abdulllah aziz
City & State:
dudley mass
Message:
rest in peace broyher I will miss you
150 - June 7, 2010 6:49 pm
Name:
John
City & State:
Lindenwold NJ
Message:
Sorry to hear the passing of a classy brother. You brought a lot of soul and class when you was with temptations. I've always told everyone that the temptations was my favorite group, and ALI was my favorite lead singer of all the lead singers that the tempts had. Rest in peace brother, you are going to be missed.
149 - June 7, 2010 6:36 pm
Name:
Jayson Abrego
City & State:
Hammond, IN
Message:
If David and Dennis had a baby then it would have been Ali. He could sing the hell out of both singers AND then had his own hits with the group. I sang with him on Valentines Day in 2005 in Manila. I was shocked to find out from a friend of his that he had passed. I knew he was sick, but still in shock. When the master calls it is time to go. I am greatful to have seen and met him and may his star shine brightly in the heavens. My deepest sympothy and condolences to his family.
Jayson P. Abrego
148 - June 7, 2010 4:05 pm
Name:
Delta
City & State:
Columbus, GA.
Message:
We thank God for blessing you with such a beautiful voice and sharing you with us. God bless you until we meet again "Some Enchanted Evening". Evening".
147 - June 7, 2010 5:49 am
Name:
ruthie Bartholomew
City & State:
Detroit, Michigan
Message:
I,m very sad to have heard ,the passing Ali Woodson, he will be missed by all,he was one of a kind singer, I loved him, Thank You for the voice.
146 - June 7, 2010 4:38 am
Name:
sylvia stephens
City & State:
birmingham, al
Message:
so sorry that the music has stopped may God bless
145 - June 7, 2010 2:55 am
Name:
Brent Richardson
City & State:
Detroit, Michigan
Message:
Ollie Woodson was a class act and a wonderful person, it was my pleasure to meet him. He will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace my brother
144 - June 7, 2010 2:26 am
Name:
Chris L. Johnson (CLJ)
City & State:
Monroe,Ga 30655
Message:
Brother we have always loved you may God continue to keep you as you transition!
REST in Peace ... Gone but Never ever forgotten Love you! Brigena
138 - June 6, 2010 7:45 pm
Name:
daniel
City & State:
bristol,england,uk
Message:
What a voice,your music will last forever
137 - June 6, 2010 7:44 pm
Name:
Emily Loch
City & State:
Maple Lake, MN
Message:
Rest in Peace Ali! We will never forget your accomplishments with the Temptaions. THanks for all that you have done.
136 - June 6, 2010 6:35 pm
Name:
paula allen
City & State:
bronx ny
Message:
Another voice has gone home to sing for God. May your family and friends find comfort in your memories. You and your voice will live on forever.
135 - June 6, 2010 5:10 pm
Name:
Cheryl Nordstrom
City & State:
Minneapolis, MN
Message:
Dear Ali, I came to Detroit to hear/see you at Berts on May 7, but it wasnt meant to be. May your beautiful family find comfort in this sad time just knowing how much we all loved you, and we are praying for thier pain to be healed. God bless, and thank you for sharing your talent with the world.
134 - June 6, 2010 2:50 pm
Name:
alec
City & State:
revere ma
Message:
First off my i would just like to say to the woodson family sorry for your lost and also thank you for sharing ali with the world and also thank you maurice for keeping ali woodson music alive ali music has touched alot of people in many different ways and i just want to thank god for giving me a chance to met ali many times and got to be around ali and joke with him and have laughs ali i am going to miss you but you in a better place now we love you ali thank u
133 - June 6, 2010 1:53 pm
Name:
thomas dennison
City & State:
fairveiw nebraska
Message:
he was such a great man.
132 - June 6, 2010 1:47 pm
Name:
Tony & Stacey Blankenship
City & State:
St. Louis, MO
Message:
Truly one of The BEST singers of our time. We will forever love you and miss you. Rest In Peace.
131 - June 6, 2010 1:34 pm
Name:
labonita monk
City & State:
hamden,ct
Message:
I WOULD LIKE TO SEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE ENTIRE WOODSON FAMILY YOUR VOICE WILL BE TRULY MISS AND ALSO I ENJOY YOUR STAGE PERFORMANCE R.I.P. NOW YOU CAN SING UP IN HEAVEN AND SHINE WITH THAT VOICE THAT THE FATHERS HAS GIVEN YOU ...
130 - June 6, 2010 12:54 pm
Name:
George Croom Sr.
City & State:
Kaisersluatern, Germany
Message:
To the Woodson family, my condolences and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. ALI.. You,re going to missed by all of us who loved you and your music/voice. I never had the oppurtunity to see you perform live but I know it was awsome. God bless the woodson family, God bless the Tempts!!
129 - June 6, 2010 11:54 am
Name:
Chrissie Mendes
City & State:
Slippery Rock, PA
Message:
He will be truely missed for everything he offered the world. Your music will live on forever and everyone in heaven truely have some excellent performances going on these days. R.I.P and my prayers are with your family and friends as well as other fans!
ALI WOODSON WE WILL MISS YOU. YOUR VOICE AND MUSIC WILL LIVE ON THROUGH THE AGES AND CONTINUE TO SOOTHE OUR SOULS. REST IN PEACE. SO REST IN PEACE.
125 - June 6, 2010 2:09 am
Name:
Stephanie H. Workman
City & State:
Morganton, NC
Message:
Farewell, Ali. I will miss you as a person as well as the voice of love. You had it all, but you lived it all as well. I think about your vocals on many songs and cry. Your voice touched my soul and keep me motivated on life. Sleep a peaceful sleep. You fought a great battle, but God needed your voice in Heaven. I shall miss you greatly!!!
124 - June 6, 2010 1:45 am
Name:
Ken Traylor
City & State:
Palmdale,California
Message:
My God my wife in informed me of his passing this morning I must say I'm really sad of his passing but I'm extremely glad that his soul belongs to God I had the chance to her him sing live at my church here in Littlerock,Ca when he came with his pastor Bishop Noel Jones that will always be something special in my life, God bless his family and church family
123 - June 6, 2010 1:29 am
Name:
glenda
City & State:
ny ny
Message:
He will truly be missed. I know that he was one of the best singers. I loved him when he sang Treat her like a lady with the temptations. I also love his CD. He had his own style. We have lost another pioneer in the music industry.
122 - June 6, 2010 1:17 am
Name:
Illease
City & State:
Phila., Pa.
Message:
My heart is broken with the passing of the great Ali Ollie Woodson. I spent an hour Friday morning watching youtube . That ten minute testimony and song was so inspiring. I last saw olllie on "Gospel of Music". We'll miss that "great gospel grawl" and sparkling personality. Prayers and blessing to his family. We all know one more has joined those in the Soul/Gospel heaven. I'm so glad Brother Ollie graced us with gospel songs in numerous plays. Rest in Peace.
121 - June 6, 2010 1:13 am
Name:
Hazel
City & State:
Oxon Hill MD
Message:
I am deeply saddened about the passing of my man who sang the song "Treat Her Like A Lady". That was truly a jam! May God rest your soul my friend. Now you can sing in Heaven forever! I am so sad to hear that you passed away Ollie Woodson7
120 - June 6, 2010 1:13 am
Name:
R Thomas
City & State:
Los Angeles, CA
Message:
Ali-Ollie Woodson was a baddd dude! Second to none. He could sing, dance, play instruments. It is so sad he left us so soon. RIP Ollie
119 - June 5, 2010 11:14 pm
Name:
Renee (Nay_Nay)
City & State:
Oakland, California
Message:
My heart is brokenthe pain is unbearable!!! But Ali you are in a better place in the arms of jesus. Free from pain and suffering. You was a singing machine, my god we will miss that. But u will cerntaily live on in our hearts and through the music u left behind. My condolence to your family. Sleep In Heavenly Peace~~~~ Ali I plan to see u in glory on day. My condolence to The Temptations Stay Strong & Be Encouraged Otis(Praying 4 U)!!!. (Nay_Nay)
118 - June 5, 2010 11:08 pm
Name:
Tara
City & State:
Woodland Hills, CA
Message:
Mr. Woodson was such a gentleman and an amazing singer. I remember running into him at the local mall about 5 years ago and he was surprised that I even knew who he was at the age of 19. I said "Of course I know who you are! Would you sing treat her like a lady for me?" he did and he sounded AMAZING... Love you Ollie we will miss you here!! R.I.P. and Sing with MJ :D
117 - June 5, 2010 9:55 pm
Name:
Cee Star
City & State:
Dallas, Texas
Message:
This was truely one of the baddest brothers to ever sing with the "Tempts" Still one of my alltime favorite groups, EVER! We will miss U!
116 - June 5, 2010 7:55 pm
Name:
Tawana Hawkins
City & State:
Akron, OH
Message:
You are my favorite Temptation besides David Ruffin. I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to see you perform live. That was a once in a lifetime experience. I will miss you more than words can say. God bless and keep your family!
115 - June 5, 2010 7:01 pm
Name:
clifford curry
City & State:
chicago ill
Message:
sorry for the familys lost.such a great voice/ great person/your spirt an music will always be with me we did lots of shows together from cliff an the notations.
114 - June 5, 2010 6:41 pm
Name:
Tomeka Haywood
City & State:
North Hollywood, CA
Message:
I loved Treat her like a Lady! I also loved the song you sang at Ike Turner's funeral. Rest in peace!
113 - June 5, 2010 2:15 pm
Name:
DSwindle
City & State:
Clanton, AL
Message:
This brother kept the true sound of one of my favorite groups, the Mighty Temptations, original! I'm thankful for the time & talent he gave!
112 - June 5, 2010 1:16 pm
Name:
EVAN WILLS
City & State:
NEW YORK, N.Y.
Message:
THANK YOU ALI FOR ALL THE ENCHANTED EVENINGS THAT YOU GAVE US YOU WILL CONTINUE TO INSPIRE US AND GIVE INSPIRATION IN OUR VOICES
You will always be with us when we hear the soulful voices of the Temptations.
109 - June 5, 2010 8:10 am
Name:
REG
City & State:
OAKLAND,CA
Message:
ABSOLUTELY ONE OF THE GREATEST TEMPTATIONS & SOLO SINGERS OF ALL TIME !!!!! I WILL TRULY MISS YOU BROTHER .
108 - June 5, 2010 5:22 am
Name:
Gloria Thornton
City & State:
Beverly Hills CA
Message:
I am honored to have had your friendship. You are going to be deeply missed. Your music will live on in my heart. I know you are siging with the angels. See you when I get there~
107 - June 5, 2010 5:13 am
Name:
John
City & State:
indiana
Message:
Olly Wood we miss you baby!!! Long as I live I'll play you're music and make sure my kids know what good real music is!!!
106 - June 5, 2010 4:37 am
Name:
Toi Thompson
City & State:
Corona, Ca.
Message:
You will truely be miss Bro. Ollie. I watdched how the annointing would be all over you when you song at City of Refuge. Now you will be singing in Heaven.
105 - June 5, 2010 3:31 am
Name:
Ramon Cook
City & State:
Greensboro NC
Message:
Brother..You will be missed..I was hoping for a reunion tour with you as a part of it. But, God has his plans for you and that supersedes it all. Blessings to your family during this time.
104 - June 5, 2010 3:10 am
Name:
Vannessa Gaston
City & State:
Galloway NJ
Message:
I have already posted on how I feel about Ali!, but I have to say that, I am so loving this "Book Of Love"! The comments are heart felt and the pictures are great! Maurice, much, much props to you for creating this memorial to Ali! We thank you!
103 - June 5, 2010 2:19 am
Name:
Caroline Hodge
City & State:
Cary, NC
Message:
I'm so sad. My deepest sympathy.
102 - June 5, 2010 2:08 am
Name:
DENEEN TAYOLR-BROWN
City & State:
Columbus, Ga,
Message:
You will always be remembered in my book. Yoo was one of the most smoothes singers.. I will miss you...Truly forever Temptations
101 - June 4, 2010 11:05 pm
Name:
Keith McLamb
City & State:
Camp Springs, MD
Message:
Will always remember you and your significant contributions for the Temptations institution.
