John Robert “Bob” Wood Sr., 79, of 104 Douglas Court, Stony Point, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2008, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born on Feb. 3, 1929, in Grayson County, Tennessee, to the late Walter Raymond Wood and Lula May Forrester Wood. He was a retired Environmental Engineer from Montgomery Co., MD and he was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Dayton Wood; two sisters, Bertie Jane Widner and Beulah Emaline Shupe. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Irene Able Wood of the home; three sons, John Robert Wood, Jr. and wife Johanna of Perryville, MD, Larry William Wood of Belcamp, MD, Timothy Raymond Wood and wife Tina of Stony Point; one daughter, Judy Ann Wood of Statesville; two brothers, James Ernest Wood and wife Ester of Gaithersburg, MD, Tommy Wayne Wood of Statesville; two sisters, Eva Naomi Jenks and husband Earl of Taylorsville and Opal Marie Hall of Damascus, MD; eight granddaughters: Shirley Irene Wood of Charlotte, Nicole Marie Ferguson and husband Eric of Fort Mill, SC, Courtney Lauren Wood of Abingdon, MD, Kristen Marie LeDane and Susan Ashley Wood both of Manassas, VA, Brittany Leigh Wood of Mendham, NJ, Allison Elise Wood of Abingdon, MD, Kendall Anne Wood of Mendham, NJ; one great grandson, Evan Patrick Ferguson of Fort Mill, SC and many great nephews, nieces and friends. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 5:00pm at Chapman Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Scott Hammer will be officiating. The family will receive friends Monday evening 7:00pm-8:30pm at Chapman Funeral Home and other times at the home. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society, 6000 Fairview Rd., Charlotte, NC 28210 or Friends of The Blue Ridge Parkway, PO Box 20986, Roanoke, VA 24018. Notes of sympathy may be sent by clicking on the "Condolence" link below. Chapman Funeral Home will be assisting the Wood family.
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Irene and children,
We were so saddened to hear of Robert’s passing. Just as Tim said Saturday on the phone, “Although expected, his passing so soon was unexpected.” To us, his passing is bittersweet. His suffering has ended but at the same time he will be greatly missed by all of us.
Thinking back, we fondly recall many memories of all of you from years past including enjoying watching him play softball, the cookouts, the steamed shrimp feasts, as well as watching him conquer the little game with the golf tees leaving only one tee left declaring him a “genius” every time. I still can’t figure out how he always did it and when I pick one up, I’m still declared just “plain stupid.”
Robert’s deep pride for his children and grandchildren was always so very obvious. His generosity of kind words and actions spoke so loudly about the man that he always was from helping Beulah and Frank build a deck at their house to sharing from his garden which produced bountiful harvests each year. There are just some people that are like magnets that you’re drawn to and Robert was just that type of person.
Our summer with you in Rockville was a blessing and definitely an act of loving kindness for us as a young couple struggling to earn a little money to buy our mobile home in Blacksburg while we were in college. You all did not have to open your home to us for three months, but your love to us showed in more then just words, it was by your actions which spoke to the genuine caring attitude that you both have always had toward us.
Unforgettable, you bet. We will always cherish his memory and friendship, just as we do yours, Irene.
We regret that we could not be with you this week. Be assured of our prayers for you that God will give you strength as you seek Him. That you will truly feel His loving arms giving you support now and for these days ahead. Hopefully we’ll be able to visit you soon. We’ll be in touch.
Love you all.
Danny and Brenda Broskie
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Aunt Irene Judy Larry Johnny and Timmy
so sorry to hear about the loss of uncle robert he was a great man all ways smileing he was loved a lot and will be missed remember all ways the good times he will all ways be in our hearts and up in Heaven looking down and watching you all I love you all
love all ways,
Thelma,Tommy, Elizabeth, and Lee
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Aunt Irene I am so sorry I can't be there with you. You and the family will be in my thoughts.We will remember Uncle Robert with a candlelight ceremony at the same time of his services there. I will miss him greatly. Love you always,
Vickie Lynn and Kids
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John's father and my grandfather were brothers. I have been searching my family tree and am sad I did not have the pleasure of meeting my cousin.
Linda Franklin Moore
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