Submitted by: John C Monk

Submitted by: John C. Monk

 

Floyd E. Wood Sr.

Sept. 10, 1932 - April 29, 2010
SOUTH BEND - Floyd E. Wood Sr., 77, of South Bend, passed away at 4:43 p.m. Thursday at Hospice House in South Bend after an extended illness. Mr. Wood was born on September 10, 1932, in California, and resided in the South Bend area for the past five years, coming from California. Floyd is survived by two daughters, Marilyn Jean (Patrick) Willyard and Tabora Jean Wood, both of Modesto, CA. Two sons, Floyd E. (Kim) Wood Jr. of South Bend and Thomas E. Wood of Modesto, CA. A sister, Lois Bartman of Niles, Michigan. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren whom he loved and cherished. Mr. Wood was preceded in death by his parents, Harry C. and Bessie Wood. A sister, Marion Heacox, and by two brothers, Harry C. Wood Jr. and Edward Wood. Floyd was a veteran of the U.S. Army, being discharged as a E-5 Sgt. He served during the Korean Conflict. Prior to becoming ill, he was a Furnace and Air Conditioning Service Technician. Mr. Wood's wishes were to be cremated, which his family honored. There will be no visitation or services at this time. The HANLEY & SONS "Southwest Chapel" Funeral Home, located at West Ireland Road / Indiana 23, South Bend, handled arrangements and extends its deepest sympathy to the Wood family.


Published in South Bend Tribune on May 4, 2010