Edgar "Chub" Adam Woods, 52, Passes Away After Cancer Battle

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Edgar "Chub" Adam Woods, a 52-year-old resident of Joplin, Montana, passed away peacefully at home on February 7, 2026 after a courageous 22-month battle with stage IV gastroesophageal cancer. Chub was known for his love of family, strong work ethic, and kind-hearted nature, working as a diesel mechanic and custom harvester before joining the oil and gas industry.

Why it matters

Chub's passing is deeply felt by his close-knit family and the tight-knit community of Joplin, where he was remembered as a pillar of strength, a devoted family man, and a friend to all. His life story highlights the importance of family, hard work, and compassion in rural Montana communities.

The details

Chub was born in 1973 in Chester, Montana, the third of ten children. He grew up on a farm, developing a love for mechanics and harvest work from a young age. After graduating high school, he earned a bachelor's degree in Diesel Technology and Automotive Technology, placing second in a national VICA competition. Chub met his wife Lori in 1996 during a harvest run, and they married in 1999, settling in Joplin in 2009. Over the years, Chub worked as a diesel mechanic, custom harvester, and trucker, before joining the oil and gas industry in 2019. He was known for his patience, gentleness, and ability to make everyone feel welcome and loved.

• Chub was born on September 27, 1973 in Chester, Montana.
• He graduated from Chester High School in 1992.
• Chub met his wife Lori in the fall of 1996 during a harvest run to Oklahoma.
• Chub and Lori married on December 4, 1999 in Wakita, Oklahoma.
• Chub and Lori moved to Joplin, Montana in 2009.
• Chub began working for A.B. Energy in the oil and gas field in 2019.
• Chub passed away on February 7, 2026 at the age of 52.

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