James Dwayne Wood's Obituary
Decatur-James Wood, 61, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.
Services to celebrate James' life will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with military honors to conclude the services.
Visitation will be for one hour prior to the services at the funeral home.
James was born November 23, 1950 in Ft. Worth, Texas, the son of Herbert and Sibil (Lott) Wood. He proudly served his country in U.S. Army in Vietnam. He enjoyed fishing and music.
He leaves behind his son Jeremy Wood of Decatur, daughters Jessica Wood and Rebecca Wood Justice both of Decatur and Lori Valentine of New York, grandchildren Tyler, Alexis, Kaylon, Alec, Addie, Hailey, August, Tate, Ameren, Amagine, Anzlie, Trey, Jesse James, Nevaeh, and Alyssa, nephew Mark Emmons, best friend Brent Lawrence, and two godchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister.
The family of James Wood is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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