Obituary for Eugene "Vic" Wood
Eugene “Vic” Wood, 90, of Highlands went to be with the Lord Thursday, February 20, 2020.
Born in Cashiers, NC, he was the son of the late Eugene C. and Mary Houston Wood. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Betty Speed Wood; a son Michael Wood; sisters, Catherine Wood Jennings, and Juanita Wood Burnette and brothers, Ray Wood, Charles Wood and Larry Wood.
Vic was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing and growing a beautiful garden every summer. He appreciated all nature and its beauty. He was a member of Shortoff Baptist Church in Highlands and served as choir leader for many years, Sunday School Superintendent and was a member of the Board of Trustees. Vic was employed by Alvin C. Crowe Builders for many years and was a co-owner of the company at the time of his retirement. He served on the Board of Trustees for Highlands-Cashiers Hospital from 1977-1981. Vic was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. He attended a Military Academy in Etta Jima, Japan, where he was trained as a specialist in chemical, biological, radiological warfare. He then spent his time in Pusan, Korea. He was a member of American Legion Post 108. Vic was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He made many friends along life’s journey.
He is survived his son, Scott Wood of Scaly Mountain; grandson Quinton Michael Wood of Clayton, GA; sister Jean Wood Taylor of Dillard, GA and several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, March 7, at Shortoff Baptist Church. Rev. Andy Cloer will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 12:30-2:00 pm Saturday, prior to the service at the church.
Memorial donations can be made to the Shortoff Baptist Church.
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Condolences can be made to the family at www.maconfuneralhome.com
Born in Cashiers, NC, he was the son of the late Eugene C. and Mary Houston Wood. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Betty Speed Wood; a son Michael Wood; sisters, Catherine Wood Jennings, and Juanita Wood Burnette and brothers, Ray Wood, Charles Wood and Larry Wood.
Vic was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing and growing a beautiful garden every summer. He appreciated all nature and its beauty. He was a member of Shortoff Baptist Church in Highlands and served as choir leader for many years, Sunday School Superintendent and was a member of the Board of Trustees. Vic was employed by Alvin C. Crowe Builders for many years and was a co-owner of the company at the time of his retirement. He served on the Board of Trustees for Highlands-Cashiers Hospital from 1977-1981. Vic was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. He attended a Military Academy in Etta Jima, Japan, where he was trained as a specialist in chemical, biological, radiological warfare. He then spent his time in Pusan, Korea. He was a member of American Legion Post 108. Vic was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He made many friends along life’s journey.
He is survived his son, Scott Wood of Scaly Mountain; grandson Quinton Michael Wood of Clayton, GA; sister Jean Wood Taylor of Dillard, GA and several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, March 7, at Shortoff Baptist Church. Rev. Andy Cloer will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 12:30-2:00 pm Saturday, prior to the service at the church.
Memorial donations can be made to the Shortoff Baptist Church.
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Condolences can be made to the family at www.maconfuneralhome.com