Benjamin G. Wood
June 27, 1940 ~ December 16, 2017
Benjamin G. Wood, 77, Mooresville, passed away December 16, 2017. Mr. Wood was born June 27, 1940 and was preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Fields.
He worked for many years as a truck driver and a cab driver. He will be fondly remembered by his loving family as wonderful husband and caring father.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruby Diane Perry and Mary England; grandson, Christopher McGuff.
Survivors include his wife, Penny, to whom he was united in marriage October 16, 1975; sons, Michael Nunez and Benjamin Wood; daughters, Dorothy Toliver, Patty Jo Bell, Janet Wright, and Trecia Smith; brothers, James and Larry Fields; sisters, Ruby Spurgeon, Jeannette Levitt, Maxine Fickland, and Spring Hubbard; grandchildren, Jon Luke McGuff, Virginia Nelson, William Toliver II, John Toliver, Roger Cook, Kasey Brewer, Tamara Hill, Jonathan Hill, and Tonya Harper; a host of nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will begin at 1 p.m., Saturday, December 23, 2017, in the chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with calling there from 11 a.m. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Prayers to the family. Ben was my friend and neighbor for 12 years. Ben and Penny always welcomed me in their home and treated me more like a sister, family, than a friend. He will be missed. Love, Lisa…If there is anything I can do, please let me know
My name is Janet Wright. I am his daughter but I was not called or told that my father had died. But it’s ok me and my two other sisters didn’t matter. But I would still like to say I’m sorry for there loss even though it was my loss too.
My name is Larry “Sarge” Fields. Benjamin Gordon “Woods” is my older brother. I’m truly sorry we couldn’t spend more time together. Joining the U S Air Force at age 17 and serving 21 years abroad prevented us from having a more loving family relationship. I visited when I could and really enjoyed time with You and your family. God bless you Penny, may God help you through this sad time. Rest in Peace big brother you will be missed. Love you always!!!
Chandler and I (Alyce) use to go visit Ben in the nursing home Ben went to the same church as we did. He was always excited to have company. Before we would leave he would grab both our hands and start praying. We enjoyed some story’s he told us of his past. He will be missed. Prayers for all the family in your loss.
Ben always smiled at me, he was a very kind man. I only spoke to him at church, but I am friends with his beautiful wife and daughter.I missed seeing him at church, now I know he is with Jesus , no pain no suffering..But he will be missed!