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Memorial Service
FEB
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Monday, February 9, 2026
10:00 - 11:00 am
Peachtree Presbyterian Church
3434 Roswell Road Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30305
Henry Gauntt Wood Jr., 84, passed away on January 29, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia. A devoted father, grandfather, respected businessman, and man of deep faith, Henry left a lasting impact through his professional accomplishments and spiritual leadership.
Born on December 13, 1941, in Mickleton, New Jersey, Henry was the son of Jean Haines Lightner and Henry Gauntt Wood Sr., both of whom preceded him in death. He pursued higher education at Auburn University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. During his time at Auburn, he was a proud member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity—War Eagle!
After graduating in 1965, Henry began his career in real estate with Pope and Carter Company as a commercial land broker. His entrepreneurial drive soon led him to establish his own firm, Wood & Co., where he became a prominent figure in Atlanta’s commercial real estate industry. In 2010, he joined Lavista Associates as a senior director and remained active there until his passing. Over the course of more than 45 years in the industry, Henry was involved in over 500 transactions and was recognized for his expertise in assembling and acquiring land parcels for corporate facilities, auto-related sites, apartments, and mixed-use developments.
Beyond his professional life, Henry had a lifelong passion for horses. As a child, he could often be found playing rodeo on his pony Dusty on his grandparents' tennis court. He returned to riding in the early 1970s and became deeply involved with The Shakerag Hounds, Georgia point-to-points, and The Atlanta Steeplechase. He was an accomplished amateur steeplechase and timber jockey, winning numerous sanctioned races along the East Coast. Among his notable victories were two wins at the Iroquois Steeplechase—first aboard his beloved Concerje in 1975 and later on his most accomplished hurdler, Census in 1983. He continued racing until retiring at age 57 in 1999 after winning Virginia's Point-to-Point Seven Corners Owner/Rider Timber Series eight years with Virginia Hall of Fame's Topeador and his favorite fox hunter, Be Nimble.
Henry’s greatest joy came from sharing these equestrian pursuits with his children. From the 1970s through the early 1990s, he could often be found at Toad Hall Farm in Alpharetta or Francis Storza’s Moccasin Hollow Farm in Atlanta with his children—Henry, Betsy, and Hannah—galloping horses and jumping fences. One of his most cherished memories was taking his son Henry to the start of the Cheshire Bridge Point-to-Point junior timber race atop Concerje in Unionville, Pennsylvania—a full-circle moment that brought him immense pride.
Faith was central to Henry’s life. For decades, he could be found on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at Peachtree Presbyterian Church attending men's Bible studies including Ironmen and Ken Boa's Wednesday Morning Study. A devoted member of Peachtree Presbyterian Church, he faithfully sat each Sunday in the second row with his grandchildren Elijah and Cricket. Known for ministering to anyone who would listen, Henry encouraged others to engage deeply with their faith through men’s ministries and spiritual growth. His guiding mission was “to make heaven crowded,” a goal those who knew him believe he fulfilled.
Henry is survived by his four children: Henry Gauntt Wood III (Mary Kathryn), Elizabeth Ann Wood (John Ehrenberger), Hannah Reeves Wood, and Jeffrey Atteridge Wood; two stepsons: Stuart Hendrick Bracey (Melanie) and John Lesley Bracey (Erin); grandchildren: Elizabeth Miller Wood, Lucy Grey Wood, Jeremy Bridger Wood, Morgan Ehrenberger Cobbler (Nathan), Mary Cameron Ehrenberger (Brandon Staton), John Henry Ehrenberger, Hannah Elizabeth Ehrenberger, Elijah Murphy McCranie, Abigail Grace McCranie, Charlotte Rose Wood, and Vivienne Mae Wood; great-grandson: Thomas Anthony Staton.
His family extends heartfelt gratitude to June Adkinson for her love and devotion over the past fifteen years. Henry truly loved June.
A memorial service will be held on February 9, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Peachtree Presbyterian Church, 3434 Roswell Rd NW, Atlanta. Live streaming available at www.peachtreechurch.com/memorial
Henry loved flowers; however, donations in his honor may also be made to Ken Boa Reflections at www.kenboa.org
May his memory bring comfort to those who knew him and continue to inspire all who were blessed by his presence.
Born on December 13, 1941, in Mickleton, New Jersey, Henry was the son of Jean Haines Lightner and Henry Gauntt Wood Sr., both of whom preceded him in death. He pursued higher education at Auburn University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. During his time at Auburn, he was a proud member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity—War Eagle!
After graduating in 1965, Henry began his career in real estate with Pope and Carter Company as a commercial land broker. His entrepreneurial drive soon led him to establish his own firm, Wood & Co., where he became a prominent figure in Atlanta’s commercial real estate industry. In 2010, he joined Lavista Associates as a senior director and remained active there until his passing. Over the course of more than 45 years in the industry, Henry was involved in over 500 transactions and was recognized for his expertise in assembling and acquiring land parcels for corporate facilities, auto-related sites, apartments, and mixed-use developments.
Beyond his professional life, Henry had a lifelong passion for horses. As a child, he could often be found playing rodeo on his pony Dusty on his grandparents' tennis court. He returned to riding in the early 1970s and became deeply involved with The Shakerag Hounds, Georgia point-to-points, and The Atlanta Steeplechase. He was an accomplished amateur steeplechase and timber jockey, winning numerous sanctioned races along the East Coast. Among his notable victories were two wins at the Iroquois Steeplechase—first aboard his beloved Concerje in 1975 and later on his most accomplished hurdler, Census in 1983. He continued racing until retiring at age 57 in 1999 after winning Virginia's Point-to-Point Seven Corners Owner/Rider Timber Series eight years with Virginia Hall of Fame's Topeador and his favorite fox hunter, Be Nimble.
Henry’s greatest joy came from sharing these equestrian pursuits with his children. From the 1970s through the early 1990s, he could often be found at Toad Hall Farm in Alpharetta or Francis Storza’s Moccasin Hollow Farm in Atlanta with his children—Henry, Betsy, and Hannah—galloping horses and jumping fences. One of his most cherished memories was taking his son Henry to the start of the Cheshire Bridge Point-to-Point junior timber race atop Concerje in Unionville, Pennsylvania—a full-circle moment that brought him immense pride.
Faith was central to Henry’s life. For decades, he could be found on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at Peachtree Presbyterian Church attending men's Bible studies including Ironmen and Ken Boa's Wednesday Morning Study. A devoted member of Peachtree Presbyterian Church, he faithfully sat each Sunday in the second row with his grandchildren Elijah and Cricket. Known for ministering to anyone who would listen, Henry encouraged others to engage deeply with their faith through men’s ministries and spiritual growth. His guiding mission was “to make heaven crowded,” a goal those who knew him believe he fulfilled.
Henry is survived by his four children: Henry Gauntt Wood III (Mary Kathryn), Elizabeth Ann Wood (John Ehrenberger), Hannah Reeves Wood, and Jeffrey Atteridge Wood; two stepsons: Stuart Hendrick Bracey (Melanie) and John Lesley Bracey (Erin); grandchildren: Elizabeth Miller Wood, Lucy Grey Wood, Jeremy Bridger Wood, Morgan Ehrenberger Cobbler (Nathan), Mary Cameron Ehrenberger (Brandon Staton), John Henry Ehrenberger, Hannah Elizabeth Ehrenberger, Elijah Murphy McCranie, Abigail Grace McCranie, Charlotte Rose Wood, and Vivienne Mae Wood; great-grandson: Thomas Anthony Staton.
His family extends heartfelt gratitude to June Adkinson for her love and devotion over the past fifteen years. Henry truly loved June.
A memorial service will be held on February 9, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Peachtree Presbyterian Church, 3434 Roswell Rd NW, Atlanta. Live streaming available at www.peachtreechurch.com/memorial
Henry loved flowers; however, donations in his honor may also be made to Ken Boa Reflections at www.kenboa.org
May his memory bring comfort to those who knew him and continue to inspire all who were blessed by his presence.
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