Obituary of Gene A. Wood

Gene A. Wood, 67 of Cortland passed away August 28, 2010 at St. josephs Hospital. He was born November 1, 1942 in Cortland, the son of the late Lewis and Iva Weeks Wood. Gene is a life long member of Cortland County. Mr. Wood attended a few area schools in the Cortland area. His most recent job was working at High gate Manor, before that he work various jobs in the area. In his free time he enjoyed walking, reading the Bible, being a trickster, but his real passion was spending time with his loving family. Gene was loved by many, friend to all. Gene survived by his wife Janice Wood of Cortland, his sons Barry and Gene both of Cortland, his daughter Amanda Wood of Cortland, brothers Mickey Wood of Cortland, Norm Wood of Cincinnatus, sisters Patty Cranson of McGraw, Joyce Alexander of McGraw, Janice Lett of Iowa, Fern Crandell of McGraw, Many nieces and nephews, brother and sisters-in-laws. In addition to his parents Mr. Wood is pre-deceased by 4 brothers and 2 sisters. A calling hour will be Friday 10-11 AM at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home Inc., 9 Lincoln Ave Cortland NY 13045 with a funeral to begin 11:00 am at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Cortland Rural Cemetery. To offer condolences online please visit www.wright-beard.com