PAUL WOOD

Paul R. Wood (Age 93)  
Of Washington, DC passed away peacefully on February 2, 2021 at George Washington University Hospital. Born in Belle Center Ohio, he grew up on the family farm developing a deep appreciation for the land, nature and for the environment. After graduation from high school, he was recruited by the Agriculture Department and served in Washington until he was drafted into the Army. He was honorably discharged. Thereafter, he was employed by the Security Storage Company of Washington, DC. Where he pursued a distinguished career in domestic and foreign insurance until his retirement. Mr. Wood earned a Bachelor's degree and a Master's Degree in American History from Georgetown University. Paul was a World Traveler and a member of the Shillelaghs Travel Club of Northern Virginia. He rode elephants in the Far East, camels in Egypt, donkeys in Latin America, and in his eighties rode the zip line through the forest of Central America. He traveled many times to Haiti and was a collector of Haitian art and stamps. He corresponded with stamp collectors throughout the world. He was an avid reader. He averaged one or two books a week. Paul was predeceased by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wood, his stepmother, Sarah and by his brother Elmer. He is survived by his sister, Vivian Wood of Arizona and loving friends and family including Ray Mills, Barbara Schaeffer, Patricia Sterling, Louise Maganzin and many others. This interesting and many faceted man will be missed by all who knew him. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, June 27 at 7 a.m. at Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, 1725 Rhode Island Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036.