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Russell Wood Obituary
He was born on September 18, 1931, a son of the late Irvan Mason Wood and Margaret May Eanes Wood.
He served his country faithfully with the United States Army during the Korean War.
Mr. Wood was a member of the Salvation Army.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Quinten Kersh; three brothers, Hugh Carl "Butch" Wood, Charles Lewis Wood, and Thomas Earl Wood; and one sister, Joyce Irene Wood.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 45 years, Genevieve "Billie" Wood; three sons, Russell E. Wood Jr. and his wife, Cathi, of Verona, Robert W. Allen of North Carolina, and Forrest "Chip" Wood and his wife, Carrah, of Waynesboro; two daughters, Sherri Wood Kersh and her husband, Robert, of South Carolina, and Julie Wood Sheren, his loving caregiver at his home; eight grandchildren, Derrick, Kylene, Genna-Jo, Dustin, Danny, Robbi, Logan, and Adrian; eight great-grandchildren; three brothers, Irvin Mason Wood Jr., Stuart Randolph, and George Ammonette; seven sisters, Margaret Vallie, Gloria Anne, Jeanette Lee, Kathaleen Faye, Lois Jacqueline, and Alice Marie.
The family will receive friends from 2 until 5 p.m. Sunday, September 19, 2010, at McDow Funeral Home.
Those wishing to share their memories with the family online may do so at www.mcdowfuneralhomeinc.com.
A service will be conducted 12 p.m. Monday, September 20, 2010, at McDow Funeral Home by Major Bruce Williams. Interment will follow at Augusta Memorial Park with honors conducted by the National Guard.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Those wishing to make a memorial contribution in Mr. Wood's name may do so to the AMC Hospice of the Shenandoah, 64 Sports Medicine Drive, Fishersville, VA 22939, or to the Salvation Army, 900 B Street, P.O. Box 1065, Waynesboro, VA 22980.
This obituary was originally published in the News Virginian.
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Herbie Roberts
September 22, 2010
To the "Wood" family,No times are more trying then those of the loss of a loved one.I hope that all the love,and great memories Mr.Russell Wood Sr gave to you help the pain of your loss. Love you all.
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Tressa Corbett
September 18, 2010
Sorry for your loss. May God be with you during your time of sorrow. Russell was truly a good man and a great boss. May happy memories and family togetherness ease your pain.
Andy and Kerri Wood
September 18, 2010
our thoughts and prayers are with the family and we love you dearly.Uncle Russell will be missed
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