In loving memory of

Larry L. Wood
August 24, 1938 - July 24, 2014

Larry L. Wood, 75, of Jonesboro, Indiana died on Thursday, July 24, 2014, at his Jonesboro residence.

Born onAugust 24, 1938 in Marion, Indiana, he was the son of the late Ernest Wood and the late Pauline H. (King) Wood.He graduated from Fairmount High School in 1956 where he played football and basketball.Larry was proud of being on the 1955 basketball team that beat the Marion Giants in the sectional.He attended Purdue University where he playedthe trumpet in theMarchingBand. Larry married Nancy Comer on September 22, 1957 at the Fairmount Friends Church.Larry was a lifetime farmer, served 12 years on the Madison-Grant School Board and 8 years on the Federal Land Bank Board.He was a member of the Back Creek Friends Church and a former member of the Green Township Lions Club. He enjoyed watching sports especially Madison-Grant and Purdue and following his grandson Ryan's athletic career.

Surviving are:
wife,Nancy Wood, Fairmount
sons;Gregg Wood of Fairmount, IN
Mike (Carolyn) Wood of Jonesboro, IN
3 grandchildren; Tracy (Chris) Brown, Elwood, IN
Tiffany Green, Fairmount, IN
Ryan (Ashley) Wood, Columbia City, IN
8 great-grandchildren; Johnathon Biddle, Elwood, IN
Keagan, Rebecca, and Aubrianna Brown, Elwood, IN
Aren Draper, Jonesboro, IN
Olivia & Grace Wood, Columbia City, IN
Sydney Painter, Gas City, IN

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kimberly Ann Wood and two brothers,Ronald and Richard Wood.

A Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at Fairmount Chapel Armes-Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services located at 415 S. Main St. Fairmount, Indiana 46928 with the Linda Cabe officiating. Interment will be in Park Cemetery, Fairmount, IN.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, July 28, 2014, at Fairmount Chapel Armes-Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 415 S. Main St., Fairmount, Indiana.

Memorial contributions are to Back Creek Friends Church in care of the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com

Tributes

Rich Hodupp, Allons, TN wrote on Aug 5, 2014:

"My condolences to the Wood's family.  May the Good Lord welcome Larry into the kingdom of heaven.  I am saddened to learn of Larry's passing.  May God continue to watch over the family."

Phyllis (Leckron) Summers wrote on Jul 28, 2014:

"Dear Nancy and Family, I was so sorry to read of Larry's death. I know that you will all miss him tremendously!   Thinking of you with love and prayers, Phyllis (Leckron) Summers "

Phyllis (Pernod) West wrote on Jul 28, 2014:

"Nancy and Family, So sorry to hear about Larry. I know your heart has to be broken. I remember Larry from our school years and I knew way back then he was a great guy. Please know I will be thinking about you at this sad time and Praying that God give you all the comfort that you may need."

Maureen Kirkpatrick wrote on Jul 28, 2014:

"Dear Wood family, Your family has always been special to the Kirkpatricks, and Larry will definitely be missed.  Please know that I'm thinking of you all now and wish I could be there to support you.  Please remember to take care of each other and especially Nancy during this hard time. I'm thinking of you with love and prayers, Maureen"

Steve Smith wrote on Jul 27, 2014:

"As a lifetime friend he was always there through the good and bad-thank you Larry. To the family I will be thinking of you in my prayers"

Gary Trimble wrote on Jul 27, 2014:

"Nancy, I'm sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our prayers that the Lord will comfort you during this time."

Gary & Barbara Wolfe wrote on Jul 26, 2014:

"Whew, I've known Cousin Larry all my life! Hard to believe he is with the Lord now,,,,,,,,,, We'll be seeing him again! My most memorable moment with Larry was when he gave me my first motorcycle ride,,, scared the daylights out of me,,,! We also always enjoyed the family get togathers with Larry & Nancy! Tell all in heaven we said Hi Larry!"

Gordon Gough wrote on Jul 25, 2014:

"I have known Larry for many years and am sorry to hear of his passing.  The family will be in my prayers.  God bless all of you.  Gordon Gough"

Bob Sheets wrote on Jul 25, 2014:

"Dear Nancy - I am saddened to learn of Larry's passing.  He was an outstanding person over all the years that I knew him at Fairmount High School.  Always courteous, quiet, and yet supportive of others.   May God be with you and your family during this time of grief. God Bless you all!  Bob Sheets, Lake Placid, FL"