Garry Wood, age 66, of Hickory, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2022 at Carolina Caring after a period of declining health. He was born Thursday, December 22, 1955 in Winston-Salem to Brack Wood and Alice Gross.
Garry was preceded in death by his father Brack Wood and brother, Jerry Wood.
He was a loving, devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and son. Garry was an active member of Sardis Lutheran Church and cherished his church family. As a long haul truck driver for over 30 years at Cargo Transporters, he maintained a 5 star rating and no accident safety rating. He won numerous awards and trophies in the truck rodeo. Garry enjoyed the outdoors, working in his garden, raising animals, or mowing and racing around on his tractor, lawnmower and even his wheelchair and was also an avid wrestling fan. Garry was a polio survivor.
Left to cherish his memory is wife, Leevada Wood and daughter Alexis “Lexi” Wood (of the home); son Nathan Wood and wife Brandy of Parkersburg , WVA; daughter, Debra Smith of Harrisville, WVA>; stepdaughter, Deidra Hicks and husband Ray of Hickory; stepson, Chris Young and wife Caitlyn of Greenville, NC; beloved grandchildren: Caitlyn Wood, Hayley Wood, Damion Holbert, Trophi-Lee Hartford, Aviran Smith, Kaysis Smith and Cameron Hicks; mother and stepfather Alice and Carl Crooks; sisters, Pat (Danny) Stiles, Joann (Joey)Larmore, Nola(Carol) Smith and Myra (Manly) Setzer; many beloved nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
A celebration of life will be at 7:00pm Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at Sardis Lutheran Church, Hickory.
The family will receive friends prior to the service at 6:00-6:45 pm at the church.
In lieu of flowers, Garry would prefer that memorials be made in his name to Sardis Lutheran Church, 6103 NC Hwy 10, Hickory, NC 28602 or to Carolina Caring, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658.
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