James "Jim" Edward Wood

Thursday, January 21, 2010

James E. Wood, 73, of Roachdale died at St Vincent's Hospital on Jan. 21, 2010.

He was born July 16, 1936 in Putnam County to Walter E. and Dorothy Beason Wood. He married JoAnne Wilson Wood on Nov. 4, 1955.

Mr. Wood was a former 4-H leader and longtime Cheviot Sheep exhibitor, which he enjoyed doing many years with his sons. He was a past president of American Cheviot Society. He worked as a finish carpenter.

He is survived by his wife JoAnne; two sons, Gary Wood and wife Marcy of Darlington and Terry Wood of Roachdale; granddaughters Heather Hayes of Ladoga, Megan Wood of Crawfordsville and Danielle Wood of Detroit; and great-granddaughter Aubrey Hayes of Ladoga.

Funeral Services be at Servies & Morgan Funeral Home in Roachdale at 2 p.m. Monday with the Rev. Mike Fitzsimmons and Kent Fitzsimmons officiating. Burial will be at New Maysville Cemetery.

Calling will be Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m.

Memorials may be made to Hemophilia of Indiana, 5170 E. 65th St., Indianapolis, IN 46220. Online condolence may be made at serviesmorgan.com.