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Malcolm Barboro Wood
Malcolm Barboro Wood, 68, died on November 2, 2019, after a brief illness.
The son of the late Julia Barboro Wood and Percy Russell Wood, Malcolm was born on October 26, 1951. He attended Memphis University School and the University of Alabama. He returned to Memphis where he spent his career as the fourth-generation owner of A.S. Barboro, Inc.
Malcolm loved the outdoors, and you would often find him outside working on his farm or tending to his garden. He loved hunting, fishing, and all forms of wildlife. Malcolm's greatest joy in life was his wife, Mary, to whom he was married for 40 years, and he enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his family, especially his five grandchildren. Malcolm will surely be missed by his greatly loved friends from the card room at the Memphis Country Club.
A lifelong Memphian, Malcolm served as a board member for Memphis Museums, Inc. and Livitup, Inc. (formerly United Cerebral Palsy of the Mid-South), and he was a past Chair of the Tennessee Malt Beverage Association.
Malcolm was a kind and loyal soul who will be deeply missed and fondly remembered. He is survived by his wife, Mary McCormick Wood; three children, Russell Wood Chambliss (Beau), Ruth Wood Garrett (Andy), and Malcolm Barboro Wood, Jr.; and his grandchildren, Julia, Charlotte, and Lucy Chambliss and Harvey and June Garrett. He is also survived by his sisters, Julia Wood Hussey (Edwin) and Ruth Wood (John Strasenburgh); his sisters-in-law, Anne Covington (Stansill) and Jane McHann (Phillip); and nieces and nephew, Shea Lackie (Josh), Curry Del Pozzo (Michael), Annesley Hussey, Emily Sharpe, Elizabeth Zanca (Peter), Caroline Skees (Taylor), and Christian Graves, along with many dear friends and family members. He was predeceased by a daughter, Amelia Russell Wood, and his dear friend, John Curtis. While not kin, the Curtis family was and remains an integral part of the Wood family.
A funeral mass will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, November 7, at St. Peter Catholic Church, with burial to follow at Elmwood Cemetery.
If desired, memorials may be made to St. Peter Catholic Church, 190 Adams Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103 or Church Health, 1350 Concourse Avenue Suite 142, Memphis, TN 38104.
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My heart goes out to Malcolm's sisters, Julia and Ruth, his wonderful wife, Mary, and all of his loved ones. Having grown up with Malcolm and his family, I have such fond memories of our good times and fun beach trips together. You are all in a special place in my heart and prayers at this sad time of loss as I know that Malcolm will be dearly missed. God's blessings of comfort and peace~
Lawrie Canale Peyton
November 7, 2019
My deepest condolences to my friend Ruth Wood on the loss of a beloved brother and friend, and to Malcolm's family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lynn Biondi.
November 6, 2019
I had the honor of working for Malcolm until March of this year. He was always thoughtful and had a big smile on his face. We chatted about MUS and his family that he was so proud of. Never missed a chance to talk about his grandchildren. I am so sorry for your loss and will keep the family in thoughts and prayers.
Mary Notestine
November 6, 2019
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