Glen Wood

1925 - 2019

Glen Wood

1925 - 2019

BORN

1925

DIED

2019

Glen Wood Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 18, 2019.
Glen Wood (1925–2019) was a NASCAR Hall of Fame driver who co-founded the legendary Wood Brothers Racing Team with his brother Leonard. The Wood Brothers Racing Team is the longest running team in NASCAR, picking up 99 victories, the last one by driver Ryan Blaney at Pocono in 2017. Wood had 4 wins as a driver.

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August 29, 2024

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July 1, 2019

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February 17, 2019

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Johnnie Goodman

August 29, 2024

What a legend

Robert Long

July 1, 2019

Great man so sorry for your lost NASCAR is going to miss you .

Joe Alber

February 17, 2019

Nascar Driver Glen Wood has Succeeded his life hear on Earth and was called home to the lord

DRR

February 13, 2019

What a blessing that Mr. Wood lived a long and fulfilling life! My condolences to the Wood family, team and close friends. May Almighty God continue to comfort you during this time of loss.

Jimmy Smith

February 1, 2019

My sincerest condolences to the Wood family and Wood Brothers Racing Team for your loss. Glen will be long remembered in our hearts and prayers.

January 27, 2019

My condolences to the family as you mourn your loss at this sad time. Lean on the God who will give you comfort.

S Richmond

January 26, 2019

May God's peace and tender mercies be with you and may you be comforted by His grand promises.

Christian

January 26, 2019

Im so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort prove to be your strength during this difficult time.
Psalm 18:2

January 26, 2019

I am truly sorry to hear of the passing of Glen Wood. May the Almighty God be with the family during the difficult times now and those to come in the future.

January 22, 2019

GS

January 22, 2019

My deepest sympathies are extended to the Wood family. I can't imagine your heartache. May you receive the love and support needed during this extremely difficult time. May you also be consoled by knowing that God has the power to bind up the brokenhearted and to strengthen all who mourn.

Isaiah 61:1,2

Teresa Handy

January 22, 2019

Eddie, Len and the entire Wood Family, my deepest condolences, you are in my thoughts.

C.

January 22, 2019

To The Family Of Glen Wood
My condolences to the family on the loss of your dear beloved one. May the God of all comfort,comfort you and grant you peace now and in the days ahead.

January 21, 2019

To the family. I am so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you at this time.

Regina Glasper

January 21, 2019

Death is never something easy to deal with.May you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of your family and Friends shows love at all times,and is a Brother who is born for times of distress. Thoughts of Sympathy are with you today Numbers 6:24-26.

January 21, 2019

Please accept my deep expressions of sympathy. May the loving memories you've shared continue to warm your heart. Psalms 116:15

January 21, 2019

May the Bible Comfort You...John 6:40

January 21, 2019

My deepest condolences to the family. May the God of comfort grant you strength during this difficult time.

January 21, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day.

M W

January 21, 2019

Sending many heartfelt condolences.Please find comfort in God of all comfort.

January 21, 2019

What a long life and career, the Bible calls his age special mightness. I hope his family and friends find comfort in their good memories. My sincere condolences for your loss.

January 21, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

RC.

January 21, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

CW

January 20, 2019

May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. (Isaiah 61:1,2) With heartfelt sympathy.

January 20, 2019

With heartfelt sympathy. Please accept my deepest condolences. May you continue to cherish his precious memories together. May you find comfort in the God of all comfort to offer you comfort and the strength to endure during these difficult times ahead.



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Clay Humphreys

January 20, 2019

Thank you Glen Wood for showing the next generation what a real man looks like.

Tom & Sue Wierzbicki

January 20, 2019

We were very saddened to hear of Mr. Wood's passing. He contributed so much to the sport and will be dearly missed. To the Wood family and Team, you have our sincerest sympathies and prayers. May God grant you comfort. courage and peace during this difficult time. Godspeed Glen Wood....RIP

Jerry Minson

January 20, 2019

RIP... Prayers to the Wood family.

JERRY

January 20, 2019

Thanks for the memories RIP GLEN

Dana Webb

January 20, 2019

Words are inadequate to express Glen Woods' profound contribution & lasting legacy to the NASCAR family. Both my friend, Terry Montgomery of Hardy, VA (Former crew chief for driver, late Rodney 'Six Pack' Cundiff) & myself have always pulled for & followed the exceptional cars & Team 21. Our most sincerest condolences.

Joanna T

January 19, 2019

I would like to express my deepest sympathies to all family and friend of Mr. Glen Wood. He will be remembered by many. May God Almighty give family and friends the comfort and peace they need during this time.

Anita Samaritano

January 19, 2019

RIP Mr Wood..love and peace to your entire family..❤

Shawn Imhof

January 19, 2019

He was a good owner

Terri Patillo

January 19, 2019

Rest in Peace.

January 19, 2019

I would like to express my deepest sympathies for the loss of your loved one, who will be remembered for his driving legacy. May you find comfort and help in God during this time of sorrow.

D Hamilton

January 19, 2019

My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Glen Wood. May you have comfort and hope, John 6:40 during this most difficult time. D. Hamilton

January 19, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. Glen will be missed. Our prayers are with the family. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 . Pray constantly.

Adele Harris

January 19, 2019

My sincere condolences to the Wood family. May you find comfort in the God of tender mercies in your time of need. Sincerely, Adele Harris

Clara

January 19, 2019

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. May God increase love, peace and mercy to help you to endure this difficult time.

January 19, 2019

well another great one of nascar has left us. but mr glen wood you want be forgotten. you were more of a winner than once and I imagine you will continue to win in the heavens god bless my friend.

Ginny Owens

January 19, 2019

RIP Mr Wood. You brought much pleasure to many, many fans over the years. I can remember seeing you race when I was a youngster growing up in western NC. You will be sadly missed in the racing world and by your fans. May God comfort your family.

DAVID FORD

January 19, 2019

Glen was truely a gentleman a sportsman and will be truely missed but always loved thanks for the memories.

January 19, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Eric R

January 19, 2019

Met Leonard once at barrett-jackson palm beach,super nice to talk to. Glen will be missed,part of the foundation of Nascar

david breal

January 19, 2019

sorry to hear the passing of glen wood meant a lot to the sport of racing his enormous contributions to nascar and will be missed greatly keep them reved up glen wood god bless and god bless the wood family

Judith Warren

January 19, 2019

Rip mr Wood we lost a nother mascar ledgend down here and Heavn got another one up there were sending our love and prays to his Family and Friends in there time of need Judith Warren

Bruce Brown

January 19, 2019

Thank you Glen for the years of enjoyment of watching you and your Wood Brothers Team in Racing. You showed us all what a true competitor/gentleman is made of God Bless. P.S. #3 will have a Ford guy up there now kickin his tale. With Love, Nascar & Glen Wood Fan Bruce Brown

Wallace Ray

January 19, 2019

I still remember my dad calling mr woods . And them sharing secrets about 351c . They talked like just good old Good fellows . Any thing to help . I have always the Woods family.
He will be missed

Randy (The King) Saathoff

January 19, 2019

Thank you for being apart of NASCAR and making it what it is today. My prayers to the family during this time.

Dennis Hawes

January 18, 2019

A true sportsman and a great Virginian.

Branch Goodson

January 18, 2019

First cousin to the late WCR (Dub) Williams.

James Doyle Landreau

January 18, 2019

Wood Brothers was the best there was during there hay day. I love watching them in the pit. Gentlemen start your engines.

Big Jim from Macon Ga

Michael Bohn

January 18, 2019

Sorry to hear of Glen Woods passing ...He will be sadly missed by fans ,friends,and fellow colleagues in the Nascar community ....my heart goes out to his family in this time of sorrow ...Glen joins David Pearson in the great heavens racing that famoux #21 car ....God bless his family and friends ...

Kj

January 18, 2019

Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time.

Richard Ives

January 18, 2019

To a fine gentleman that I never had the pleasure of meeting. The brothers their drivers and cars we're always my favorites going back to david. Thank you sir for my best memories of the old great nascar. God's speed sir.

Stacy

January 18, 2019

May the God of all comfort be with family and loved ones.

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