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Russell Wood Obituary
Russell Page Wood, 81, of Charlottesville, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2010, at The Laurels.
He was born on July 14, 1928, in Crozet, Virginia, the son of the late Homer Ashby Wood and Ora Estelle Bellew Wood of Crozet, Virginia. Also predeceasing him were five siblings, two brothers and three sisters.
Page grew up in Crozet, Virginia. He was employed at Piedmont Tractor Company for 30 years, ultimately serving as Service Manager. He later became a teacher of Automotive Mechanics and Autobody at Charlottesville Albemarle Technical Education Center.
Page was a long-time member of the Hinton Avenue Methodist Church, member of the Adult Fellowship Class, and was also active in the Hinton Avenue Methodist Church Men's Club.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Margaret Louise Ray Wood; their three sons, Michael Page Wood and his wife, Mary Beth, of Goochland, Virginia, Daniel Ashby Wood of Toledo, Ohio, and Joel Ray Wood of Charlottesville; two grandchildren, Blakely Anderson Wood and Page Granville Wood; a sister, Nancy Wood Saunders; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Special appreciation to Katharine Sandridge, niece; Nancy Saunders, sister; friends, Daphine Gay and Sandy Reid, for their extra support, the staff at The Laurels of Charlottesville and Hospice of the Piedmont.
A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, April 25, 2010, at the Hill and Wood Chapel with the Reverend Rosemary Welch officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens.
Family night will be held from 5 until 6 p.m., Saturday, April 24, 2010, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to Charlottesville Alzheimer's Association, 1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 306, Charlottesville, VA 22901.
Friends may send condolences to the family at www.hillandwood.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Francis and Beth Burns
April 27, 2010
Dear Mike and family, We just want to let you all know how sorry we are about the loss of your dear dad. It's been a long time since we've seen you, but losing a parent is so hard and we just wanted let you know we're thinking about your whole family.
Mary Johnson
April 26, 2010
Maggie and Boys - Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of sorrow. We all have such wonderful memories of Page and all of you in our years together through the Adult Fellowship Class many activities. May you find comfort in knowing Page is "home" now and no longer suffering. May he live in all our hearts from the many wonderful memories we all cherish of a very special man with a heart full of love for all he meet. Page always met you with that wonderful smile of his. God Bless you all.
Mary Frances and family
Barbara Nunley
April 26, 2010
Dear Maggie:
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Page. Page meant so much to my family, especially Mother and Daddy. I still have pictures of one of our "Come As You Are" Sunday School parties held at Mother and Daddy's. May God be with you and your family knowing that Page is at peace and free of pain. You'll always be in my thoughts and prayers. God bless!
Love, Barbara Pittman Nunley
Ann Forloines
April 25, 2010
Dear Maggie,
We did not learn about Page's passing until today and we were already on our way out of town with friends. You have been on my mind a lot in the last few weeks. Now I know why. I am so sorry to hear of the sad news. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers as I walk a very similar journey. Love, Buttons and Wally Forloines
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April 25, 2010
Page was my Great-uncle- my Grandad was his brother Bill. I have fond memories of the Wood reunions as a child and teen and remember Pages warm smile.. My thoughts are with all of you . Monica Miller Garber (daughter of Freddie and Becky Wood Miller)
Jackie (Johnston) Curran
April 25, 2010
Dear Maggie,
I would like to express my deepest sympathies to you and your family. The picture of Page in the Daily Progress is just how I remembered him. It brought back many fond memories of your visits to our home in Richmond.
Peace, Prayers and Blessings,
Love,
Jackie
Linda Wood
April 24, 2010
Uncle Page you will be missed by both me and Chelsea. I always remember how much you loved to tease her about her love for cucumbers. I know you are in Heaven with your brothers and sisters.
Linda Wood
doris sandridge
April 24, 2010
Our thought and prayers are with Margaret and all the family. Myrle & Doris Sandridge
Ashley Lam
April 24, 2010
Uncle Page was a great man and he will be greatly missed by all of us. Exspecially his great personality!
Ed Town
April 24, 2010
Steve and I send our sympathies to Dan and his family. Danny, I hope you can find comfort in knowing you did so much to help your parents during this difficult time. Be strong and know we are thinking of you.
Jay Sudduth
April 24, 2010
As one of his many students at CATEC he was a great man who alot of us have him to thank for all he taught us.he will be missed ,but never forgotten.Jay Sudduth
Margaret Proffitt
April 24, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
John A. Roberts Jr.
April 24, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Page Wood. I knew him through many years of association with Piedmont Tractor Company. I admired him for his vast knowledge and skills in tne area of mechanics and for the kind of person he was. He was a leading authority on the John Deere tractors of his time. I extend my heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends.
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