Obituary for
Richard Dale Wood
Richard Dale Wood, age 65, passed away at his home in Milton, Florida, on Tuesday, July 3, 2018.
Richard was a loving Father, Grandfather, Uncle and Brother. He was loved by many and loved to spend time with his family and friends hunting, fishing and running dogs. He loved nothing better than to hear a dog hot on a deer or reeling in a big bass. He was retired from Santa Rosa County Road and Bridge crew after 38 years.
Richard was born January 18, 1953, to the late Oscar and Bertha S Wood of Jay, Florida. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Ricky Dale Wood; and four brothers, Oscar Jr. Wood, Allen “AJ” Wood, Audrey G. Wood and James E. Wood. He also leaves to cherish his memory, two sisters, Shirley (Douglas) Nelson of Century, Florida, and Polly (Keith) Garrison of Jay, Florida; and his brother, Jimmy (Glenda) Wood of Jay, Florida.
He is survived by his sons, Richie Brian (Brandi) Wood of Milton, Florida, and Eric Shane (Kristina) Wood of Flomaton, Alabama; and his grandchildren, Melissa, Leighann, Montana, Leslie, Breonna, Hunter Wood and Joshua Gillis. He also leaves to cherish his memory, two sisters, Shirley (Douglas) Nelson of Century, Florida, and Polly (Keith) Garrison of Jay, Florida; and his brother, Jimmy (Glenda) Wood of Jay, Florida.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Sunday, July 8, 2018, at Lewis Funeral Home, Milton Chapel.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 9, 2018, at Lewis Funeral Home, Milton, Florida, with Rev. Bobby Carnley and Clarence Carnley officiating. Burial will follow services at Cora Baptist Church Cemetery with Lewis Funeral Home directing. Pallbearers will be Fred Williamson, William Dunsford, Joe Todd, William Inman, Allen Inman and Chris Wood