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Gordon Enoch Wood PORTSMOUTH - Gordon Enoch Wood of Richmond, formerly of Portsmouth, went to be with his Lord Monday, April 26, 2010. Second oldest of seven, he was preceded in death by his six brothers. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Dorothy Moorefield Wood; two sons, Dr. Roger E. Wood (Monette) of Midlothian and Bruce G. Wood (Bonnie) of Goochland; five grandchildren; and four great -grandchildren. Wood, born to Will and Minnie Wood of Sandy Ridge, N.C., served in Italy during World War II. He was employed for 40 years at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard and was also a part-time carpenter. Wood, a longtime member of Tidewater Primitive Baptist Church in Norfolk, moved his membership to Little Flock Primitive Baptist Church in Amelia following his move to Richmond in late 2005. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Huguenot Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Road, Midlothian, Va. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 29, at Little Flock Primitive Baptist Church, Amelia, Va. Condolences may be offered at www.woodyfuneralhomehuguenot.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Apr. 28, 2010.

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April 29, 2010

Sister Dorothy and family,

I am so sorry to hear about Brother Gordon's passing and your tragic loss. I am thankful he is in a much better place than all of us who remain. May the God of all comfort be a constant companion to all of you in the days ahead.
Elder Ed Kirkpatrick

April 29, 2010

To the Wood Family, Dot, Roger, Monette, Bruce, and Bonnie, David and I are very sorry to hear of Gordon's passing. We remember often hearing Gordon starting up his truck, off to work, on Cypress Road. Roger and Monette, starting out with new babies, and Bruce playing in our yard, and of course, Dot, our good neighbor. Love to all, Phyllis and David (Pete)

Ed Griggs

April 28, 2010

Roger,
So very sorry to learn of the passing of your Dad. I know that it is a difficult time for you and your family. May God bless you as you grieve his loss and celebrate his life. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Ed

Julie Snyder

April 28, 2010

To the Wood family, and especially Sister Dot, we are very sorry to hear of Br. Gordon's passing. We have missed seeing them here at Tidewater Church. Please tell Sis. Dot that we love her and our prayers are with you all.

Jonathan & Julie Snyder, Tidewater Primitive Baptist Church (Norfolk, VA)

Patricia B. Elam

April 28, 2010

The Wood family, your Mom & Dad were true friends of our family. Hassel & Dorothy Barnard. I am pleased to hear they were members of Amelia Baptist
Church. We spent many wonderful times there with those wonderful people.Our sincere sympathy to your family, Janie,Buddy,Eddie, David and
Patricia. Hope your Moms health is improving.

Clyde Young

April 28, 2010

To the family. You may not know me, but I'm sorry to hear of Gordon's passing. Gordon and his family was raised up across the way from me. Mr. and Mrs wood's children were the age of my brothers and sisters, however I was the youngest of 10. I could be in your age range. You may have heard of my parents, Branscome ( J B Young, Sr.) and Nancy Young. Your grand parents, Mr. Dix and Janie wood were mom and dads best friends. Clyde Young, Trinity, NC formerly of Danbury, NC

April 28, 2010

so sorry for your loss, he will be missed members PINE RIDGE PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH WALNUT COVE N C

Ted Sherwin

April 27, 2010

Roger: I am so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. You and your family with be in our prayers.
Ted

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