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Charlie Wood Obituary
Visitation will be 9-11 am Saturday, May 22, 2010, and a celebration of his life will begin at 11 am Saturday, all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram.
Mr. Wood was born September 6, 1923 in Anniston, AL. He moved to Jackson in 1959 and founded Transport Systems and later Transport Systems Insurance Agency. His family is still operating both businesses today.
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Evelyn Wood; daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Bob Lee; grandsons, Robert (Rob) Lee and Chris (Moose) Lee; great granddaughter, Abigale Alice Jacobs Lee and her mother, Phyliss; brother and sister-in-law, John & Martha Blair; nephew, Jim Hamilton; and nieces, Debi Carlton, Nancy Hamilton and Leigh Ann Campbell.
His parents, Ida & Melvin Hamilton, brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Ann Hamilton, and nephew, Randy Blair preceded him in death.
From the early 1960's he spent many happy days as a member, past President, and later owner of Brookwood Country Club. The year he served as President, he and a group played golf 365 days straight. Rain, shine, or even three holes in the snow with red golf balls.
In the early 1980's he and a group of Anniston High School class mates started the Chink Lott Boys Reunions that are still being held today.
He served for over 10 years from its inception with much pride on the Hinds County Economic Development Board promoting the city, county, and state that he so loved.
The family would like to thank the Baptist Hospital staff from the emergency room, AICU, and Passages Hospice Ministries. Special thanks goes to Dr. Bart Delashment who cared for Mr. Wood for over 20 years.
Since there will be no interment and the family is currently involved in a year long fund raising project for Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital, in lieu of flowers please make memorials to: Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital, Attention: Lynn Griffin, C/O Public Affairs, 2500 N. State St., Jackson, MS 39216 or your favorite charity.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charlie Wood
June 4, 2010
Lynn, Bobby and Evelyn.
I have wonderfaul memories of Charlie and your
family from way back, I almost feel we are related.
We all thought so much of Charlie. I hope he hooks up with Jim and they enjoy some small talk. I will think of you often and you are in my prayers.
Judy Lewis, Brandon, Miss.
Zenda Sellers Heafner
May 22, 2010
Lynn, I'm sorry to hear about your Dad. I truly know what you are going through since loosing my Dad recently. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dan Garvey
May 22, 2010
The Lee Family: Was sorry to hear about Mr. Wood's passing. He left a family and business legacy as is evidenced in your family. He will be missed and we will be praying for your family as well during this time. Dan Garvey and family
Colleen Lynch
May 21, 2010
Lynn I loved spending time growing up with you and your Mom and Dad. Thinking good thoughts and uplifting wishes for you Colleen Lynch
Angie Abbott
May 21, 2010
I will always remember the fun we had as neighbors for so many years! Charlie will be missed! Love to Evelyn and the Lee family...Angie Abbott and sons
Jean Jordan
May 21, 2010
Lynn and Mrs. Woods
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Keith Thurman
May 21, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Mr Charlie Wood. I always enjoyed seeing him at the local car shows around town. He was a very kind man, and will be greatly missed.
Candy Johnson
May 21, 2010
Lynn, We so sorry to hear about your dad.
You and your family are in our prayers.
Ray & Candy Johnson
Dorothy Brown
May 21, 2010
Lynn and family,so sorry about the loss of your dad. Please know that Glenn, Carlin and I will be remembering all of you in the days ahead.
Patricia Estel
May 21, 2010
Lynn, I can't begin to say how sorrow I am for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. I lost my dad 8 months ago so I can so relate to how you feel. Ric and I love and will keep you close in our hearts and thoughts daily. We love you and prayers and your closeness to God will get you thru this time.
May 21, 2010
Dear Lynn and your family, I am so sorry for your loss. I know you will remember him well. Love you, Pati Timmermann
Susan Ferrell Martin
May 21, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Catt Ivey
May 21, 2010
Lynn and family. My heart goes out to all of the family for losing someone so loved. My prayers will be with all of you during this time. May GOD bless all of you. Classmate of Lynn.. Catt Hamilton Ivey
May 21, 2010
Dear Evelyn:
So sorry to read of Charley's death this morning. I know "the pope" is among the many welcoming him up there!
Love you,
Mary Hitchins
Bryant Risher
May 21, 2010
We have always had much Love for your family.May God bless the Charlie Woods'family.
Bryant and Linda Risher of D&B Trucking
Brenda Jenkins Luster
May 21, 2010
My thoughts are prayers are with each of you. I remember all the good times we had, especially our trip to New York. Evelyn, May God hold each of you in the palm of His Hand and grant you peace.
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