Robert Eldon 'Bob' Wood, age 84 of Bidwell, died Tuesday August 23, 2016 at Pleasant Valley Hospital in Pt. Pleasant. Born November 3, 1931 in Gallia County, he was the son of the late Clifford and Zella Vaught Wood. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded by his first wife Audrey Wood, and by a brother, Clifford H. 'Cliff' Wood.
Bob was a retired Supervisor from the Gallipolis Developmental Center. He proudly served his country, serving 4 years in the United States Army. He held membership's in the following organizations: Centerville Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite (Valley of Columbus), Aladdin Temple Shrine, the Gallipolis Shrine Club, the American Legion in Pt. Pleasant, DAV, the Military Order of Cooties, the Southern A's (model A club), and VFW Post #4464 where he served as Past Commander and was Quartermaster for several years. Bob also served on the Gallia County Veterans Funeral Detail for many years.
He is survived by: his Wife of 45 years, Frances Bailey Wood of Bidwell, three daughters, Sharon (Danny) Browning of Vinton, Diane Keeton of Bidwell, and Barbara (Buz) Mills of Crown City, three grandchildren, Brian Keeton, Nikki Stevens, and Tad Browning all of Vinton, and by seven great grandchildren, Kali Greenlee, Riley Stevens, Abigail Browning, Addison Browning, Jared Burnett, Peyton Keeton, and Briar Keeton.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM. Saturday August 27, 2016 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Pastor Heath Jenkins officiating. Burial will follow in Salem Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from Noon until the time of service.
Pallbearers will be: Jason Brown, Brian Keeton, Danny Browning, Paul Stevens, Justin Darst, and Cody Wimmer.
Military Funeral Honors will be presented at the cemetery by the Gallia County Veterans Funeral Detail.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Gallia County Veterans Funeral Detail, 323 Upper River Road Gallipolis, Ohio 45631.
An online guest registry is available at waugh-halley-wood.com