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NORTH MYRTLE BEACH -- Dr. Wood died August 9, 2004 at his home. He was born July 12, 1931, in Atlanta, GA, the son of the late Walter Kimsey and Willa Ruth Price Wood.
Kim graduated from Florence High School, Clemson University and the Medical University of S.C., then opened a private practice in York, SC for 23 years. He also served as a captain in the Army during the Korean War. After retirement from private practice, he continued his medical career as a locum tenens (Latin for temporary) physician and filled in for physicians on vacation. As a licensed pilot, he would fly his small plane to various locations in the southeast as a locum tenens and became known as the flying doctor.
He was a member of First Baptist Church of North Myrtle Beach, served for several years on the board of the Coastal Samaritan Center, and was a member of VFW Post 10804. Kim loved to travel, especially around the world, was interested in all aspects of life and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Surviving are his wife, Agnes Carroll Wood; two brothers, Allen Wood of Florence, SC, and Julian Wood of Denver, NC; and two stepsons, their wives, and children, Andy and Lisa Davis, daughter Ashley of Conway, SC and Jody and Martha Davis, daughters, Lindsey, Abby, Katie and Mary Grace of Myrtle Beach, SC.
Memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, August 11, 2004 at First Baptist Church of North Myrtle Beach.The family will receive friends Tuesday, August 10, 2004 from 6:00-8:00 PM at McMillan-Small Funeral Home.
In memory of Kim's love for God and fellowman, the family ask that memorials be made to one of the following in lieu of flowers: First Baptist Church of NMB, 200 Hwy. 17 South, N. Myrtle Beach, SC 29582; MUSC c/o Health Science Foundation, PO Box 250450, Charleston, SC, 29425 (designate for cancer research); SC Commission for the Blind, PO Box 79, Columbia, SC 29202; or Mercy Hospice, PO Box 50640, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579.
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Memories and Condolences
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LISA JARVIS
August 10, 2004
Julian and the Wood Family, my staff and myself are sending our warm thoughts and prayers to you at the loss of your brother. May God grant you comfort in this time of your loss. Lisa Jarvis and Staff
Kathy Auten Roberts
August 10, 2004
One of the greatest things I remember of my childhood, growing up in York, was my trips to see Dr. Wood. He was and will always be my most favorite dr. of all times. I remember my mother asking me in the early 1970's which of the TV doctors I wish I could have. I remember telling her I didn't want any of them, I had the best doctor already, Dr. Wood. I appreciate his kindness and his love for his patients. In my heart there will never be anyone like him!! Part of the reason I became a nurse was because of his love of medicine that he shared, even with his youngest patients. I send my sympathy and thoughts to his family. May God be with you in the days to come. Thank you for sharing Dr. Wood with so many people.
Melanie Fraley
August 10, 2004
I will always remember Uncle Kim, as a kind and gentle man. Though not my uncle for many years, he has always remained as such in my heart. May he now rest with the angels and once more be able to "fly" free.
Love, Melanie
Jim Jenkins
August 10, 2004
Agnes,
When I think of Kim, I will always see him coming up the street, eating an apple and getting ready to do his daily walk. The two of you are great neighbors and friends. Brenda and I send our deepest sympathy.
Jim
SUSAN & SAMMY HARRINGTON
August 10, 2004
MRS. WOOD, AND FAMILY, KNOW THAT OUR
THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL DURING THIS TIME. WHAT A TRUE TESTIMONY OF DETERMINATION!. IN THE SHORT TIME THAT WE GOT TO KNOW HIM AS A NEIGHBOR, WE LEARNED SO MUCH. ALTHOUGH A QUIET, SOFT SPOKEN MAN,
HIS WORDS OF WISDOM WERE LOUD AND CLEAR.
HE WILL BE MISSED.
SAMMY AND SUSAN HARRINGTON & FAMILY
Norma Jean Page
August 10, 2004
Agnes,
Please know you have my heart felt sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your Tennis Friend
Norma Jean Page
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