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Leo Richard Wood, 76, of Elkton, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2010, at his home.
Mr. Wood was born Oct. 21, 1933, in Rockingham County and was the son of the late Lewis R. and Liddie M. Shifflett Wood.
Mr. Wood served his country from 1954-56 in the U.S. Army. Leo worked as a brick mason throughout the Valley and surrounding areas. He was an avid gardener, loved traditional country music, NASCAR and reading the newspaper daily from front to back.
Surviving family members include two sons, Richard Wood and wife, Missy, of Churchville, and Steven Wood of Staunton; a daughter, Kathy Lilly and husband, Danny, of Grottoes; six grandchildren (he had a special relationship with his grandson, Dakota James); five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Monroe Wood of Harrisonburg and Lewis "Junior" Wood of Mount Crawford; three sisters, Viola Wood of Elkton, Edith Henry of Colonial Heights and Glenna Steele of Pennsylvania. Beside his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Dombough.
Private burial services will be conducted at Elk Run Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Elkton Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 152, Elkton, VA 22827
Arrangements entrusted to the Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton.
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