NAHUNTA – James “Jimmy” William Wood, 60 of Nahunta, passed away Thursday evening, October 3, 2024 at his residence after a brief illness.
Born in Toms River, N.J., Wood’s parents were James Hope Wood and Loretta Ann Burg Johnson. He is also preceded in death by a sister, Florie McCullough; an uncle, Ed West; and cousins, Liz Steffy and Eddie West.
Wood was a retired truck driver for Marten Transport and a member of Nahunta Methodist Church. He loved spending time with his nieces and nephews, had a very active imagination, enjoyed watching movies (especially Star Trek or anything science fiction) and was fascinated with outer space.
Survivors include his wife, Annette Wood of Nahunta; a brother and sisterin- law, David Wood (Cherry) of Georgia; two sisters, Alison Wood Page of Waynesville and Faith Wood of Missouri; and also several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Visitation will be held Saturday afternoon, October 12, 2024 from 2 p.m.-3 p.m. at Nahunta Methodist Church.
A memorial service will follow at 3 p.m., at Nahunta Methodist Church with Rev. David Farrior officiating.
Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.
