Mr. Donald Lewis Wood, age 74, of Stuart, Virginia passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday morning, October 10, 2023, at his home. Mr. Wood was born in Martinsville, Virginia on August 25, 1949, to the late Aaron Zenas Wood and Verna Mae Martin Wood. In addition to his parents, Mr. Wood was preceded in death by one brother, Roger Dean Wood; and one niece, LeAnne Wood. Donald faithfully served in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam War veteran. Mr. Wood was a dedicated member of Mount Herman Church of the Brethren where he served as deacon, Sunday school teacher, and choir member. He owned and operated Granite Memorial Service for over 30 years. Donald was an avid Dolly Parton fan and enjoyed taking pictures. Above all, Donald loved the Lord, and being “papa” to his grandchildren.
Left to cherish the fond memories of Mr. Donald Wood are his loving wife of 55 years, Mary Lee Adams Wood; one son and daughter-in-law, Matthew Lewis Wood (Shannon Hughes Wood); six grandchildren, Cheyenne Lee Wood, Carly Mae Wood, Hannah Grace Wood, Leah Kendrick, Tyson Kendrick, Cameron Kendrick; one sister and brother-in-law, Joyce Ann Jackson (James); several nieces and nephews; special friends, William Turner, and Mike Varner.
A funeral service for Mr. Donald Wood will be held on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. at Mount Herman Church of the Brethren in Bassett with Pastor Noel Naff and Pastor Mike Varner officiating. Burial will immediately follow the funeral service in the New Hope Church of the Brethren Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service at the church on Thursday afternoon. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Donald Wood may be made to the Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department, 6687 Fairystone Park Hwy., Stuart, VA 24171 or to the Smith River Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 122, Woolwine, VA 24185. Moody Funeral Home in Stuart is serving the Wood family, and online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.
