Obituary from the Elkins Intermountain, July 13, 2020: Joseph Jackson “Jack” Wood, 82, a resident of Mingo, passed from this life Friday, July 10, 2020, at the home of his niece, Betty Hamrick, who took care of him the last few months of his life. Jack was born Tuesday, July 5, 1938, in Mingo, a son of the late Bruce Wood and Ocie May Vanpelt Wood. On Nov. 20, 1969, in Arlington, VA, he married the love of his life, Juanita “June” Perry, who preceded him in death November 12, 2014. Left to cherish his memory is his great-nephew, whom he considered like a son, Chanc Swecker and wife, Alison “Allie,” of Valley Head; one brother, Henry “Wilson” Wood and wife, Betty, of Mingo; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death besides his parents and wife were two siblings, Pearl Channell and Dennis Wood. Jack attended the schools of Randolph County. He had been employed at Metro Transit Authority and had retired as a train engineer. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and mowing yards. Jack loved spending time with Wilson, Chanc, Randy and many other friends. He was a Presbyterian by faith and a lifetime member of the Mingo Presbyterian Church. Visitation will be held at the Randolph Funeral Home Tuesday from 4:30 p.m. until 6 p.m. On Wednesday, July 15, 2020, Jack will be moved to the Mingo Presbyterian Church where friends may call from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., the funeral hour. Reverend David Rice will officiate and interment will follow in the Mingo Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Mingo Presbyterian Church 873 Mingo Flats Road, Valley Head, WV 26294.
Obituary from the Elkins Intermountain, July 13, 2020: Joseph Jackson “Jack” Wood, 82, a resident of Mingo, passed from this life Friday, July 10, 2020, at the home of his niece, Betty Hamrick, who took care of him the last few months of his life. Jack was born Tuesday, July 5, 1938, in Mingo, a son of the late Bruce Wood and Ocie May Vanpelt Wood. On Nov. 20, 1969, in Arlington, VA, he married the love of his life, Juanita “June” Perry, who preceded him in death November 12, 2014. Left to cherish his memory is his great-nephew, whom he considered like a son, Chanc Swecker and wife, Alison “Allie,” of Valley Head; one brother, Henry “Wilson” Wood and wife, Betty, of Mingo; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death besides his parents and wife were two siblings, Pearl Channell and Dennis Wood. Jack attended the schools of Randolph County. He had been employed at Metro Transit Authority and had retired as a train engineer. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and mowing yards. Jack loved spending time with Wilson, Chanc, Randy and many other friends. He was a Presbyterian by faith and a lifetime member of the Mingo Presbyterian Church. Visitation will be held at the Randolph Funeral Home Tuesday from 4:30 p.m. until 6 p.m. On Wednesday, July 15, 2020, Jack will be moved to the Mingo Presbyterian Church where friends may call from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., the funeral hour. Reverend David Rice will officiate and interment will follow in the Mingo Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Mingo Presbyterian Church 873 Mingo Flats Road, Valley Head, WV 26294.
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