Richard Dale Wood

July 16, 2018

Mr. Richard Dale Wood, age 65 passed away on July 03, 2018 in Milton, Florida. Richard was born in Escambia County, Florida and resided in Milton, Florida.

Richard was born January 18, 1953, to the late Oscar and Bertha S Wood of Jay, Florida. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Ricky Dale Wood; and four brothers, Oscar Jr. Wood, Allen “AJ” Wood, Audrey G. Wood and James E. Wood.

Richard is survived by his sons, Richie Brian (Brandi) Wood of Milton, Florida, and Eric Shane (Kristina) Wood of Flomaton, Alabama; and his grandchildren, Melissa, Leigh Ann, Montana, Leslie, Breonna, Hunter Wood and Joshua Gillis.  He also leaves to cherish his memory, two sisters Shirley (Douglas) Nelson of Century, Florida, and Polly (Keith) Garrison of Jay, Florida; and his brother, Jimmy (Glenda) Wood of Jay, Florida.

Richard was a loving Father, Grandfather, Uncle and Brother. He was loved by many and loved to spend time with his family and friends hunting, fishing and running dogs. He loved nothing better than to hear a dog hot on a deer or reeling in a big bass. He was retired from Santa Rosa County Road and Bridge crew after 38 years.

Visitation was Sunday, July 08, 2018 from 2-4 p.m. at Lewis Funeral Home in Milton, Florida.  Funeral Services were Monday, July 09, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Lewis Funeral Home in Milton, Florida; with Rev. Bobby Carnley and Clarence Carnley, officiating. Interment will follow at Cora Baptist Church Cemetery on Chumuckla Highway, in Jay, Florida.

Pallbearers will be Fred Williamson, William Dunsford, Joe Todd, William Inman, Allen Inman, Billy Williamson and Chris Wood.

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