John Terry Wood

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Asheville – John Terry Wood, 86 of Clovelly Way, died Thursday, October 11, 2007. A native of Greer, SC, he was the son of the late John T. and Merle Bales Wood. John was a veteran serving with the U.S. Army and attended N.C. State University. He was a retired architect and partner with Wood and Cort Architects and a member of Trinity Episcopal Church. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Christine Briggs Wood; a sister, Elizabeth W. Gibbs of Marietta, GA; two nephews and one niece, Dr. Kenneth Gibbs of New Bern, NC, Terry Gibbs of Marietta, GA and Mrs. Elizabeth McClendon of Mayfield, KY; two great nephews, Dr. Wood Gibbs of Chapel Hill, NC, Dr. Breck Gibbs of the University of Kentucky; a great niece, Miss Laura McClendon of Louisville, KY and his godchild, Celia Thurman. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian conducted by the Rev. William A. Whisenhunt. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 Saturday at the funeral home. Private interment will be in Green Hills Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 Church St., Asheville, NC 28801 or to Meals On Wheels, 146 Victoria Road, Asheville, NC 28801.

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  1. Mrs. Christine Wood and Family:

    Sincere Sympathy to you.

  2. Dear Chris, I share the sadness for your loss. John had a rare sense of humor and I always enjoyed talking with him. He will be missed. I will keep both of you in my prayers. Margaret Plaisance

  3. Christine,
    I was so sorry to hear about John’s passing. Latrice told me he was in the hospital but I had no idea he was so sick. I left town on Thurs. and just returned last night (Wedn.) so I am also sorry I missed his service. He was a wonderful man. I remember him as fair, honest, and although a bit tempermental on the outside, a true teddy bear inside. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. Love, Marcia and Rick


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