Francis Eugene Wood Jr.

WOOD, Francis Eugene Jr., age 68, noted Virginia author and WFLO radio personality, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, August 21st, in Charlottesville. He was the son of the late Mary Edna Clabo Wood and Francis Eugene Wood of Buckingham, Virginia. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Chris Wood; his brother, Dwight Wood (Lisa) of Powhatan; his sister, Sandra Parker (Baker) of Suffolk; sons; Camden Wood of Keysville, Daniel W. Kopczynski (Chris) of Richmond, step daughters, Laura Eways

(Frank) of Charlottesville; Kate Todt (Brian) of Lake Monticello; step son, Trey Hicks (Meg) of Chesterfield; four grandchildren, Hayden, Lleyton, Lylah, and Harrison; niece Cassidy Wood, nephew Morgan Wood, aunts and uncles, many cousins, other family members, and his loyal companion, Idgi. A celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, September 3rd, 2 p.m. at the Fuqua upper school gymnasium in Farmville, with a reception to follow in the G. Price Center. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Hope Foundation, P.O. Box 40777, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Southside SPCA, 7352 Patrick Henry Highway, Meherrin, VA 23954; or the charity of your choice. Puckett Funeral Home in Farmville is serving the Wood family.