Robert John Wood

July 23, 1925 - May 22, 2010
Robert John Wood

Robert J. ìWoodyî Wood, 84 of Hendersonville, formerly of Liverpool, NY passed away May 22, 2010 at Park Ridge Hospital. Born July 23, 1925 in Syracuse, NY, he was a graduate of Liverpool High School, Class of 1942.

He proudly served in the United States Army Air Force in World War II and enjoyed watching the War Birds at air shows. He was a member of the Western North Carolina Air Museum in Hendersonville.

Bob worked for 30 years in purchasing, achieving the position of Director with Jaquith Industries and Vice President with Bristol-Myers in Syracuse. He retired and moved with his loving wife Carol to Henderson County in 1980 where they enjoyed living in Edneyville before moving to Hendersonville in 2007.

Woody was known as a caring, outgoing person who loved to work outdoors. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Carol; a son Harold (Carolyn), daughter April (Carolyn), and son Alan (Kathleen); grandsons Erich, Ryan (Elizabeth), Stephen (Jennifer), and Kyle; and beloved great-granddaughter Avery.

Woodyís family would like to thank the staff of the Brian Center for their compassion. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Honor Air Fund, 423 N. King Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792.


Memorial

Thursday, May 27, 2010
12:00 AM

St. James Episcopal Church - Directions
766 N. Main Street
Hendersonville, NC 28791

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  • May 26, 2010
    Kelly Case says:
    Carol and family, Thinking of you and your family. My daughter Casey, who works at the Bryan Center extends her sympathy also. I will always remember you and Bob when I think of the early days of Interfaith Assistance Ministries. You both touched many lives thru your volunteering here in our community. So glad my Mom and Dad got to be your neighbors at Indian Springs! May the Peace of Christ be with you now and forever. Sincerely, Kelly Case

  • May 29, 2010
    Diane Halper says:
    Dear Carol, I was saddened to learn of Bob's death. Having met him at IAM, I soon knew that he was a special man of character who had deep compassion for his fellowmen. He will be missed by all who were privileged to know him. Sincerely, Diane Halper

  • May 28, 2010
    Lucille Sears says:
    Dear Carol: Since hearing about Bob's passing, mom has been reflecting on the nice friendship that developed so many years ago starting when Bob and my Dad were room-mates at St. Joseph's hospital. Our thoughts are with you during this sad time for you and your family.

  • May 27, 2010
    Carolyn Koehler says:
    He lived and loved with joy in his heart and on his face and was a wonderful dad. I'm privileged to be part of his family. God's comfort and peace be with all of you.

  • May 27, 2010
    Bob & Ronnie Sabella says:
    Bob was a good boss and a great friend, we will miss him. Our sincere sympathy to Carol and the family.