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Edward Wood Obituary
Edward "Ed" Frank Wood, 81, of Roscoe departed this life to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Born March 7, 1938, in Rockford the son of Frank and Arla (Brinegar) Wood. Graduated from East High School. Married Barbara Bakkum on October 21, 1955, in Rockford. Ed worked 5 years at Lloyd's Battery & Electric auto repair and 40 years at Woodward Governor Company. He gave his life to Christ on July 5, 1970 and served his Lord in leadership at the former Harlem Road Christian Church, now called Northeast Christian Church on Riverside Blvd. He and Barbara were avid motorcyclists. They were members of the Christian Motorcyclist Association, American Motorcyclist Association and The FREE Club Christian Motorcycle club. Following retirement, they joined the Chief Shabbona Ramblers Chapter 221 of the Holiday Ramblers Recreational Vehicle Camping Club. Survivors include his wife, Barbara; daughters, Christine Lynne (Fred) Tyson, Patricea Leigh (Devin) Meyer and Gwendolyn Kay (Kurt) Holm; 5 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; sister, Linda (Jim) Patrick. Predeceased by his parents.
Service at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 25, 2020, in Northeast Christian Church, 5651 E. Riverside Blvd., Rockford, with visitation from 9:30 a.m. to service time. Burial in Roscoe Township Cemetery. Memorials to the church. For complete obituary, visit delehantyfh.com.
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Gary & Gloria Morgan
January 16, 2021
When I think of my brother Kenneth Morgan. When we were with Ken, always brought how thoughtful Ed was and how he enjoyed your friendship. He Always spoke of your friendship. I truly believe they are still riding their motorcycles together. GOD Bless. Gary & Gloria Morgan
Susa Sundstedt Tauber
January 22, 2020
I never knew Mr. Wood but I his wife as was my bus drive while I was in high school. My thoughts and prays are with the family.
January 22, 2020
Sorry to hear of Ed's passing. Ed & Barb was a very very close friend of my brother, Kenneth Morgan. Ed helped him in many Ways. He certainly enjoyed be you folks on various trips on their motorcycle.Bless you for being a very close friend to my brother. Gary & Gloria Morgan. Rest in peace.
Eileen Bores
January 22, 2020
So sorry to hear of Ed's passing will always remember his smile and kindness to everyone.
January 21, 2020
So sorry to hear of Ed's passing! He was our last known connection of history on the Richardson side. He always had so many wonderful stories to share. We enjoyed their trips to AZ so much! My family will greatly miss him. Prayers, love and hugs to Barb and family. Whole lotta love always, Kenny, Melanie & girls.
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