Mr. Melvin Wood

Mr. Melvin Thomas Wood age 75, of Todd, died on Friday, July 31, 2015 at his residence. Mr. Wood was born on November 30, 1939 in , NC to Edward and Carrie McGuire Wood. Mr. Wood was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Ronda Wood, brother, Howard Wood, and sister, Betty Grubb. Mr. Wood was a very active member of Baldwin Community Church, he was always there to take care of any church needs. During his career he worked for A&P, Central Foods and then retired from Lowes Food. He was known to be a great UNC Chapel Hill, Tarheel athletics fan.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Baldwin Community Church by Pastor Kenneth Grubb, and Rev. J. D. Walton. Burial will follow in Bethany Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, August 3, 2015 at Baldwin Community Church.

Mr. Wood is survived by: his wife, Shelby Jean Wood, brother, James Wood, two sisters, Grace Holman and Rita Grubb all of Todd. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to Baldwin Community Church, 4909 NC Hwy 194 South, Todd, NC 28684 or to the family, c/o Badger Funeral Home, PO Box 139, West Jefferson, NC 28694.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Wood's arrangements.

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