Wayne “Bear” Hannon Wood, Sr., 85 of Lynchburg, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022.
He was born in Lynchburg, on April 21, 1937, son of the late Clark H. Wood and the late Erna M. Wood. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Gail Wilmer.
Bear was retired from the Lynchburg Police Department which he joined after serving his country in the United States Navy. He was a NASCAR and football fan having been all state while attending EC Glass High School.
Survivors include a son, Wayne H. Wood, Jr.; a daughter, Melissa Wood Sullivan; two grandchildren, Stephanie Hope Wood and Jessica Leigh Wood. He is also survived by one great granddaughter, Amelia Elaine Inlow.