Rex Eugene Wood Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Rex Eugene Wood, 88, died Saturday, May 27, 2006, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Born July 5, 1917, Smithfield, Ohio, to the late Clarence B. and Hildreth Wood, Rex was in the Army-Air Corps during W.W.II, became a career Air Force officer, then director of Southeast Ohio Parks & Recreation for ODNR prior to retiring to Pinehurst, N.C. Mr. Wood is survived by a daughter, Lucinda Mitchell of Pickerington, Ohio; a son, Christopher Wood, and his wife, Valerie, and two grandchildren of Laurinburg, N.C.; and a brother, Jay Wood, and his wife, Barbara, of Myrtle Beach, S.C. Rex was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Clark Wood (1919-2003). An Elder at Grace Church, Southern Pines, N.C., Rex served in visitation, benevolence, and other ministries. In the early 1990s, Rex helped unify local churches in requesting that TBN (Trinity Broadcasting) be added to area cable TV. For many years as chaplains assistant he and Virginia prayed for patients and staff at First Health Moore Regional Hospital. His greatest joy was to pray for the sick and help the lost know their need for a Savior. Rex will be missed by the many men and women whom he encouraged, admonished, teased and loved as dear children. A memorial service will be held on Monday, June 5, 2006, at Grace Church, officiated by Rev. Randy Thornton. Burial will be on July 5, 2006 at Mount Union Cemetery in Alliance, Ohio, with Rev. Eric Van Buskirk (Church Triumphant, Hallsville, Ohio) officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Grace Church Benevolence Fund, 1519 Luther Way, Southern Pines, N.C. 28388. Arrangements are by Walton-Schrader Funeral Home, 1131 W. State St., Alliance, OH 44601.

Rex Eugene Wood

July 5, 1917 - May 27, 2006