James-Wood, Jr-Obituary

James Michael "Woody" Wood, Jr

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You are missed my old friend

Shirley, I always think of you and Woody as my free spirited cousin + husband - riding across the country on your motorcycles! You have many good memories because you "seized the moments!

So sorry for your loss Shirley and family.

So sorry for your loss Shirley and family.

I couldn't have asked for a better friend. I'll miss him so much.

Sorry for your loss shirley

Shirley,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Woody will be missed.
Jerry and Donna Burnett

So sorry for your loss, Shirley.

So sorry for your loss. Prayers/

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James's Obituary

James M "Woody" Wood Jr. 72, of Benld, IL, died at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL on Sunday, June 18, 2017 at 5:18 am. He was born April 14, 1945, in Redmon, IL to James M Wood Sr & Waneta (Reichert) Wood. He married Shirley (Osborn) Wood. He was a retired after having been a coal miner for Monterey Coal Co for 32 years. He was a veteran of the US Army after having served during Vietnam. James was a member of the VFW Post 4547 of Gillespie, IL and UMWA Local 1613 . He is survived by his spouse, Shirley Wood of Benld, IL, children, Debra Jones of Herrick, IL, Forrest Wood of Nokomis, IL, James Michael Wood (Michelle) of Blaine, MN, grandchildren, Jerad, Jacob, Josh, Ashley, Ryker, Rylee, Ryon, Kaysen, brother, Keith (Judy) Wood of Irving, IL and sister, Maurica Manley. A celebration of life will be held at the Benld City Park on August 5, 2017. Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com. Kravanya Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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