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Charles Wood Obituary
SALISBURY - Charles Edward Wood Sr., age 62, of 210 Sunset Drive, Apt. 517, died Friday, Aug. 4, 2006, at Moses Cone Hospital, Greensboro, after one year of declining health.
Mr. Wood was born Jan. 18, 1944, in Davie county to Virginia Witt Wood of Salisbury and the late Charlie Wood. He was educated in the public schools of Philadelphia, Pa., and last worked for West Pharmaceuticals as a Plant Supervisor of Molding. He was a member of St. Johns Freewill Baptist church in Kinston.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by son Anthony Wood on June 10, 1983.
He is survived by sons Charles Wood Jr (Charlene) of Salisbury, Raymond Wood of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Scott Wood (Camellia) of Greensboro; daughters Roselind Wood of Greensboro and Lisa Smith of Greenville, N.C.; sister Joyce Allen of Salisbury; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Service: The funeral will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at Erwin Temple CME Church in Woodleaf with Elder Robert L. Witt as eulogist. Burial will be in Erwin Temple CME Church Cemetery.
Visitation: Visitation will be from 7-8 tonight in the Chapel. The family is also receiving friends at 6550 Meadow Lane, Salisbury.
Noble & Kelsey Funeral Home is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at [email protected].
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Nannie Sue Winborne
August 10, 2006
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the family. Charles was not only my supervisor for many years at West Company but a wonderful friend. There are many here in Kinston that share your loss. I will be keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Viola Wiggins
August 9, 2006
Charles was a very special person and friend. He was one of the best Boss's I have ever worked for. I pray for the Family to be comforted at this time, knowing how much he was loved and respected by all that knew him. My prayers are with you now. Viola Wiggins
Former West Co. employee
Daphne, Ronneil &Tionna Robinson
August 9, 2006
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Douglas Safford
August 9, 2006
Shelia Lee and the Wood's family,
Charles is in our prayers and thoughts. He was a beautiful man and it was a pleasure to have known him.Our deepest sympathy's to you at this time.
Patricia Harrison& Douglas Safford(Kinston,NC)
Betty and Shaunice Sasser
August 9, 2006
To Aunt Virginia, Joyce and all of Charles's children and their families. Know that God will give you all of the comfort and strength you will need to get through each day. He knows what is best for us all. God Bless
Janis Cranford Ford
August 9, 2006
Charles, Please know that you and your family are in our hearts and our prayers. Fathers are so special. May God keep his arms around you during this difficul time...Pat and Janis Ford
Melisa Toney
August 9, 2006
My thoughts are with you, Virginia. I love you. We are here should you need anything.
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