Photo courtesy of Baier Family Funeral Services - Paxton
Paxton, Illinois
Sep 21, 1942 – Oct 5, 2025
McArthur Wood, (more commonly known as “Woody”), came to the end of his time on this earth on Sunday, October 5, 2025. He was 83 years old.
He was born in Coffee County, Alabama which is near the Florida Panhandle. He made his home in Illinois since 1967.
He was the fifth child of George and Betcia Wood, having four older brothers and a younger sister.
In 1968 he married Virginia Cremeens and they have two sons, Jason and Aaron. They also have two grandchildren, Caleb and Bethany.
A service of memories will be held at Bible Baptist Church, 201 N. Century, Rantoul at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 9, 2025. A time of visitation will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Rantoul. Baier Family Funeral Services, Paxton is handling arrangements.
Read MoreMay the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Olivia Ezell
October 07, 2025 | Jakin, GA | Friend
I can't bring my self to word how wonderful Mr.wood was. He was more then my neighbor he was my friend and a father figure unto me
Patrick Henderson
October 07, 2025 | Rantoul | Neighbor
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
Faye Gray Nowlin
October 06, 2025 | Frisco City, AL | Classmate
So glad I got to meet and work with both Woody and Virginia. My heart is glad. My prayers are that all the love you shared with each other and those of us who know you will come back in the wonderful memories you created and shared. May God hold you and all those who love Woody as you grieve your earthly loss of him. Through our Lord Jesus. Amen
Rita Gottfred
October 06, 2025 | St. Petersburg, FL | Friend
Virginia & Family,
condolences and good memories to hold close to your heart, he was a good man, he's in the arms of God and at peace. may you find peace in your heart in the many years of happy memories you two shared.
Love you.
Margaret Appl
Margaret Newman Appl
October 06, 2025 | Ogden, IL | Friend
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Bonnie and Ricky Robertson
October 06, 2025 | Madisonville, KY
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Connie Bostick
October 06, 2025 | Marion, KY | Family