Earl Wood

Earl Irven Wood, age 86, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at Eaton Community Palliative Care. Earl was born on April 14, 1936, in Bellevue, Michigan, to Lewis and Ruth (Campbell) Wood. He graduated from Olivet High School with the class of ‘54. After graduation, Earl joined the military and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, retiring after more than 20 years of faithful service. Earl married the love of his life, Rosemary McConnell, on June 8, 1984, at the Delta Mills United Methodist Church. They recently celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary. Earl enjoyed life and had many hobbies. He loved spending time in the great outdoors tending his beautiful garden. You would also find him relaxing as he spent time fishing. Earl loved to go bowling. He was a master at reupholstering furniture. Above all, Earl loved his family.
Those left behind are his wife, Rosemary; children, Cathy (George) Godwin of Alabama, Steven (Tammy) Wood of Charlotte, Mike (Cynthia) Wood of Ohio, Pat (Luann) Wood of Wyoming, MI; stepchildren, Doug (Rita) Merrill of Olivet, Joe (Sherry) Merrill of Bellevue; 16 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Earl Jr.
Those desiring may make contributions in Earl’s memory to the American Cancer Society.
Following Earl’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no memorial services are planned at this time.
To view Earl’s obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family please visit www.burkhead-green-kilgo.com.
The family is being served by the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home.