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1925
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2024
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Wood Morcom Obituary
Born August 2, 1925 in Lynchburg, he was the son of the late Wood Lee Morcom, Sr. and Beulah Brown Morcom. He was also preceded in death by his son, Bobby Lee Morcom and a great-grandson, Camden Sullenger.
Wood was retired from the U.S. Air Force, where he proudly served during World War II and Korea. He also retired after 18 years from the Amherst County Sheriff's Office. Wood was a member of the 7 Hills Trailer Club, the Virginia State Sheriff's Association and was a past President of Izaak Walton League of Lynchburg. He was a member of Union Christian Church.
Wood was married to Billie for 70 years and was so supportive in her battle with Alzheimer's as she was to him as they traveled for the military for 20 years. He loved God, his family, his church, his camping friends, and serving his country and community.
Wood is survived by his daughter, Sandra Davis Nichols and husband, Tim of Lynchburg; a brother, Frank R. "Ronnie" Morcom and wife Betty of Madison Heights and Edna Morcom, daughter-in-law, of Madison Heights; three grandchildren, Chris Davis (Teresa), Brianne Sullenger (Ben), and Lauren Harrell (Chris); one step-grandson, Brad Nichols (Allison); five great-grandchildren, Skyler, Claire, Colson, Alexis, and Carson; two step-great-grandchildren, Susanna and Jack; numerous special nieces and nephews. Wood was also survived by a special friend, Cathie Eubank.
A funeral service to celebrate Wood's life will be conducted at 1 p.m., Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Whitten Monelison Chapel with Pastor Dwayne Carson and Pastor Jim Freeman officiating. Interment with military honors by the U.S. Air Force Honors Team will follow at Meade Cemetery in Madison Heights.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Whitten Monelison Chapel.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider Union Christian Church or a charity of your choice.
To send online condolences to the family, please visit www.whittenmonelison.com.
Whitten Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Monelison Chapel is serving the family.
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Rebecca Ring
May 24, 2024
We share in your loss, Woody was a special friend & will be dearly missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With love & deepest sympathy, Louis, Pat & Becky Ring
Norma Campbell
May 24, 2024
I remember woody when he came to the senior center Johnsons in Amherst va to visit his mom Beulah this whole family came often to visit her always compassionate and friendly may God bless you all my sincere thoughts are with you all
Retired Deputy SJ Waller
May 21, 2024
I am a retired Deputy Sheriff from Amherst County. My name is Deputy Samuel Waller. I wish to ask God's Blessing upon the late Wood Morcom's Family . He was a very fine and fair person to be around when going about his duty. I truly enjoyed my time among him. Retired Deputy S J Waller.
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May
22
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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Whitten Monelison Chapel3966 South Amherst Highway, Madison Heights, VA 24572
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23
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Whitten Monelison Chapel3966 South Amherst Highway, Madison Heights, VA 24572
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