John David Wood, age 71 of Republic, MO. died Saturday, January 18, 2014 in his home.
John was born on September 10, 1942 in St Louis City, the son of John Randle Wood and Alice Belle(Kidwell) Wood.
He was a retired restaurant Manger for Smitty’s and Albertson’s Restaurants.
He was also a U.S. Veteran. John was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Gate of the Temple Lodge #422, the Abou Ben Adhem Shrine, The Scottish Rite Valley of Joplin.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Lynda Kaye (Hopkins) Wood of the home. A son, Randall Wood and his fiance Val Harris of Springfield, Mo; a daughter Kristi and her husband Brent Gaunt of Springfield, MO. A Grandson Justin; a Grandaughter Kaylee, and a host of many friends. A Celebration of John’s Life will be Saturday, February 1, 2014 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Bair’s Sports Bar-Bent Penney, at 3861 South Campbell.
Cremation and inurnment will be at a later date in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, under the direction of Greenlawn North Funeral Home.
Online condolences can be made to www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.