Mr. George Jerry Wood, 89, passed away peacefully at home on September 15th, 2022.
He was born on November 15th, 1932 in Post, Texas. He married June Carolyn Beasley Wood on June 14th, 1953, and they were happily married for 67 years. They moved to Rome in 1954.
Jerry was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who loved spending time with his family. He was employed at GE for thirty-nine years before retiring and also owned Rome Sewing Machine for fifty years. He enjoyed hosting foreign exchange students during the holidays, going on mission trips, and being an active member of Fellowship Baptist Church for many years. Jerry was a lifelong Atlanta Braves and Alabama Crimson Tide fan.
He leaves behind three children, Graham Wood of Augusta, Melanie Wood of Rome, and Felisha Witt of Rome; five grandchildren: Candace Wood, Crystal Wood Oerman, Matthew Wood, Erica Usry, and Hannah Witt; and ten great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Wood, his father, Dennis Wood and mother, Cozette Ferguson Wood.
Graveside and interment services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 19th, 2022 at Oaknoll Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Hospice at Floyd Medical.
Parnick Jennings Sr. - Good Shepherd Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements. Previous Events Graveside Service SEP 19.
11:00 AM (ET) Oaknoll Memorial Garden Rome, GA
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