George W. Wood, 1927-2006

George W. Wood  was born Saturday, August 6, 1927 in Wheelersburg, Ohio .

he died Sunday, January 8, 2006. his recorded age was 78.

he was a veteran  and served in World War II.

his remains can be found at Flint Cemetery in plot 4  - lot 48  - space #3 north (view map) .
Arrangements were made by Rutherford-Corbin Funeral Home. The burial took place on Tuesday, January 10, 2006.
Contact Walnut Grove and Flint Cemeteries for more information.

WOOD George W. Wood, age 78, of Columbus, died Sunday, January 8, 2006 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. George was a retired Columbus Public School Teacher and a World War II U.S. Navy Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents Ralph C. and Gertrude (Watkins) Wood and his brother John Wood. His survivors include his wife of 54 years, Jane; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Kevin Molloy of Cincinnati; son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey and Julie Wood of Farmington, N.M.; grandchildren, Brittany and Molly Loughead, Sean Molloy, Jesse, Kristin and Jaime Wood; brother and sister-in-law, Paul C. and Jeanne Wood of New Orleans, La.; sister-in-law, Joan Wood; niece and nephews. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, January 12, 2006 at the RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High St., Worthington with Rev. William Croy officiating. Burial will follow in Flint Cemetery. The family will welcome friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. and again Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of ones choice. George believed that every moment was an opportunity to learn and to teach. "School's out - teacher has gone home."