James E. (Jim) Wood was born September 19, 1930 in Henderson County, TN the son of the late Elmer Vinson and Annie Adams Wood.
He was united in marriage to Norma Jean Robinson on May 18, 1952. Mrs. Wood preceded him in death on August 4, 2017, following 65 years of marriage.
Mr. Wood graduated from Lexington High School, where he played football for the Tigers. He served in the United States Army from 1949 until 1952, and was awarded numerous commendations for his service in Korea. Mr. Wood was employed as a shift foreman for Packaging Corporation of America in Counce, TN, retiring after 33 years of service. After his retirement he worked in maintenance for the Shiloh Golf Course in Adamsville and in the Sporting Goods Department of Walmart in Savannah. Bird and deer hunting and vegetable gardening were among his favorite activities. Mr. Wood was a faithful member of the Adamsville church of Christ, where he served on the Building Committee and was appointed as one of the original Elders by the congregation.
Mr. Wood departed this life on October 9, 2022 in Adamsville, Tennessee at the age of 92 Years, 20 Days. He is survived by three sons: Steven M. Wood and wife Carolyn of Saltillo, TN, Randy Wood and wife Christa of Noblesville, IN, and Terry Wood of Adamsville, TN; nine grandchildren: Jamey Wood, Matt Wood and wife Susan, Erica DeLaVergne and husband Luke, Morgan Myers and husband William, Randall Wood, Robin Wood, Catherine Grasham and husband Kyle, Caroline Sils and husband Drew, and Darren Bart; 7 great-grandchildren; and many extended family and friends.
In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Wood was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Jerry Wood.
