1942
Dennis
2015
Dennis G Wood
September 25, 1942 — February 15, 2015
Dennis G. Wood, 72, of Coshocton passed away Sunday February 15, 2015 in Zephyrhills, Florida after a brief illness.
Dennis was born in Coshocton on September 25, 1942 to the late Lewis G. and Marjorie E. (Wells) Wood.
He graduated from Coshocton High School, class of 1960, served in the National Guard for twenty years and the United States Army. He also worked as a deputy for the Coshocton County Sheriff’s Office and an investigator the Coshocton County Prosecutors Office. He and his long time buddy Bob Wilson taught several years together as Police Academy Instructors. He loved shooting, and was a member of the Tusco Long Riders Club, Cowboy Action Shooting Club, Black Hand Raiders Club, Coshocton County Gun Club and the N.R.A.. He enjoyed spending time with his wife “Sis”, their many winters in Florida together and loved his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Dennis is survived by his wife Gladys R. “Sis” (Walters) Wood who he married on October 6, 1961; his children Dennis “Bud” (Marsha) Wood of Coshocton, Roy (April) Wood of Warsaw, Scott (Janet) Wood of Coshocton, Cissy (Aaron) Moore and Heather (Jon) Gray both of Coshocton; fifteen grandchildren; six great grandchildren; sisters Melody (Tom) Walters of Coshocton, Linda (Dave) Wright of Warsaw, Dorothy (Pat) Dorsey and Darlene (Tim) Riggle both of Coshocton; several nieces and nephews; his special shooting buddies Michael, Andrew and Desiree; and his special canine companion Outlaw Josie.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers Michael and Jim Wood.
Friends may call at The Miller Funeral Home, 639 Main St., Coshocton on Tuesday February 24, 2015 from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Funeral services for Dennis will follow the calling hours and start at 7:00 PM with Pastor Starkey Lawrence officiating. Coshocton County Veterans Honor Guard will also be performing military honors at the funeral home.
A cremation will take place after the funeral services.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Michael Moore, (Write Tusco Long Riders in the Memo part of the check)
Mail to:
Michael Moore c/o Tusco Long Riders
1652 Spring St.
Coshocton, OH 43812
Dennis was born in Coshocton on September 25, 1942 to the late Lewis G. and Marjorie E. (Wells) Wood.
He graduated from Coshocton High School, class of 1960, served in the National Guard for twenty years and the United States Army. He also worked as a deputy for the Coshocton County Sheriff’s Office and an investigator the Coshocton County Prosecutors Office. He and his long time buddy Bob Wilson taught several years together as Police Academy Instructors. He loved shooting, and was a member of the Tusco Long Riders Club, Cowboy Action Shooting Club, Black Hand Raiders Club, Coshocton County Gun Club and the N.R.A.. He enjoyed spending time with his wife “Sis”, their many winters in Florida together and loved his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Dennis is survived by his wife Gladys R. “Sis” (Walters) Wood who he married on October 6, 1961; his children Dennis “Bud” (Marsha) Wood of Coshocton, Roy (April) Wood of Warsaw, Scott (Janet) Wood of Coshocton, Cissy (Aaron) Moore and Heather (Jon) Gray both of Coshocton; fifteen grandchildren; six great grandchildren; sisters Melody (Tom) Walters of Coshocton, Linda (Dave) Wright of Warsaw, Dorothy (Pat) Dorsey and Darlene (Tim) Riggle both of Coshocton; several nieces and nephews; his special shooting buddies Michael, Andrew and Desiree; and his special canine companion Outlaw Josie.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers Michael and Jim Wood.
Friends may call at The Miller Funeral Home, 639 Main St., Coshocton on Tuesday February 24, 2015 from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Funeral services for Dennis will follow the calling hours and start at 7:00 PM with Pastor Starkey Lawrence officiating. Coshocton County Veterans Honor Guard will also be performing military honors at the funeral home.
A cremation will take place after the funeral services.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Michael Moore, (Write Tusco Long Riders in the Memo part of the check)
Mail to:
Michael Moore c/o Tusco Long Riders
1652 Spring St.
Coshocton, OH 43812
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