Harold Wood

Harold was a devoted Christian, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He graduated from Ashville High School in 1964 as the Valedictorian of his class. He was very proud of the service to his country having served in the Army in the Big Red One Infantry Division and earning the Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal, National Defence Medal, Marksman, Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.

He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Steele, Alabama for over forty years having served in various positions in service to the church such as Treasurer, Church Clerk, Sunday School Teacher, Cemetery Committee, and numerous others.

Left to cherish his memory are his devoted wife and caregiver of forty nine years; Janis Wood; daughter, Tammy (Terry) Hilburn; sons, Jason (Connie) Wood and Tyler (Amanda) Wood; grandchildren, Seth Wood, Daniel (Tori) Hilburn, Joshua (Lauryn) Wood, Nathan Hilburn, Samantha Wood, Christopher Wood, Bailey Wood, Hallie Wood, Chloe Wood, Bentley Wood; great grandchildren, Eisley Wood, Luke Hilburn; brother, Kenneth Wood; sisters, Pat (Robert) Bramblett, Kathy (Randall) Wood, Doris Hall, Janice Robertson, Carolyn (Barron) Thrasher; brother in law, Pete Rains; and a host of nephews and nieces.

Serving as Pallbearers will be: Seth Wood, Daniel Hilburn, Joshua Wood, Nathan Hilburn, Charles Wolfe, and Terry Hilburn.

Honorary Pallbearers - David (Janet) Thompson, Harry (Mary) Boersen, and John (Jan) Jennings.

The Celebration of Life service will be held at Morgan Funeral Chapel in Attalla, Alabama on Sunday, February 24, 2019. Visitation will be from 12:30 until 2:30 prior to the service. The service will commence at 2:30 with Brother Ernest Campbell, Brother Terry Tibbs, Bro. Jason Wood, and Bro. Joe Wise officiating. Graveside to follow at Bethel Baptist Church in Steele, Alabama.

The family would like to a thank to all the Hospice Associates from AlaCare Hospice.

Compassionate Caregivers: Kim McElrath, Neighbors Randy & Kathy Rhodes, Lorene Deweese, and Cathy Fine, and all those who brought food, comfort and prayers in the final days.