“I MISS YOU DADDY!!!!”
Francis Xavier Wood
Francis Xavier Wood
May 26, 1931 ~ February 4, 2008
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, February 8, 2008 at 1:30 PM in St. Aloysius Catholic Church with Fr. John Dakes officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.
Visitation:
Viewing/Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 7, 2008 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 6:30 PM.
Francis Xavier “Bubba” Wood, 76, of Leonardtown, MD died February 4, 2008 at his residence. Born May 26, 1931 in Richmond, VA he was the son of the late Agnes V. Wood. He was the beloved husband of Mary Edith Wood whom he married on April 8, 1953 in Leonardtown, MD. He is survived by his children: David M. Wood and his wife Cyndi of Hollywood, MD, Bruce A. Wood and his wife Carol of Lusby, MD and Mark A. Wood and his wife Chrissy of Avenue, MD as well as seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers William R. McGee of AL and Raymond McGee of GA. Mr. Wood was a life long St. Mary’s County resident, graduating from military school in 1949.. He served in the US Army from 1949 to 1953 and was stationed in Korea and was a charter member and past president of the 3rd & 6th District Rescue Squads and a member of Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department. He was an engineer for Southern Maryland Electric, retiring in 1985 after 32 years of employment. The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 7, 2008 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, with Prayers being said at 6:30 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, February 8, 2008 at 1:30 PM in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD with Fr. John Dakes. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his nephews, Bob Mattingly, Ray Bailey, Dallas Hill, John Russell, Jr., Michael Russell and Tom Russell. Contributions may be made to Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 299, Leonardtown, MD and/or Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
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December 11, 1934 ~ September 14, 2006
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held Monday,September 18, 2006,at 10:00 AM at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Mechanicsville, MD with Rev. Philip Ayers officiating.Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
Viewing/Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 17, 2006, from 2:00-5:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home,with Prayers being said at 3:00 PM.
Contributions may be made to the Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 15, Mechanicsville, MD 20659
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“pop wood means alot to me and I miss you pop,very much .”
“Pop Wood,I love you and miss you. “
“I went to St. John’s School with Francis. I am sorry for you loss and send my deepest sympathy to the family.”
“My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. I have fond memories of Bubba and the times I spent at your home, trips to Williamsburg, and watching baseball with him in his favorite TV room. “
“Edith and family; our love and prayers go out to all of you. We know Francis is where he wants to be, he suffered so long and he wanted it to end. Please know that you can call on us if you need anything! Your loving Cuz’s”
“TO OUR FRIEND FRANCIS, REMEMBERING ALL THE GOOD TIMES AT PENNIE’S HAVING LUNCH. HELEN & I KNOW HE IS AT PEACE. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY FAMILY AND ALL OF HIS FRIENDS”
“I was sorry to learn of Francis’s passing away last night. I spent many a time having a cold beer and some conversation with him at Pennies. Finally, he is at peace and rest. My love to all of you. “
“Our prayers are with you on this sad day. We know he will be at peace now and that you will miss him. Snooky & Jr.”
“Dad I know you are healthy now and you can run now like you did when you were young. I know you are watching us now and laughing because you are so much happier where you are. We will take you along with us on this journey of life in our hearts. Remember you changed the world because you opened your heart and adopted me. I love you. Your son…….Bruce “
“Bruce,Carol and family so sorry to hear about your father-know if there is anything we can do let us know. We love you all and God bless you.”
“Our deepest condolences are with your family,”
“Pop, We will always treasure the wonderful times. We Love You.”
“Edith, David, Bruce and Mark, My prayers are with all of you.Francis was a very special man and good neighbor He will be greatly missed.”
“WE WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU, AND WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU,BUT WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU. YOU WERE VERY SPECIAL TO US ALL. “
“Mark and family; We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Our deepest condolences are with you and your family. Please find comfort in knowing that he is at peace now and no longer suffering. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Jack & Tammy weber “
“My thoughts and prayers are with Edith and the Wood Family; I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Once Bubba and Edith opened their home to you, the door was ALWAYS open. I have such fond memories of visiting Bubba and Edith; chatting away about anything. What a wonderful man!”
“Our deepest condolences are with your family. He is finally at peace after a long battle. Grasp the fond memories that you have to treasure as he watches over you. Anything that you need, we are here. “
“To The Wood Family: My deepest sympathy to you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Todd Mattingly (An old friend of Bruce)”
“Edith , I am so sorry to hear of Francis’ death. Thinking of you and Francis brings back the good old days at the Ben Franklin store. I didn’t know Francis or you until then. I am so glad that I got to know you both.”
“”The Wood Family” Sharing your sorrow. At such a time there isn’t much that anyone can say, but many thoughts go out to you in sympathy today. May God Bless the Wood family. Doris & Skip Jones”
“Edith and family: Our prayers are with you at this sad time. Please accept our condolences.”
“”G-Paw” we will miss you very much but know that you will always be by our side. We Love You Always”
“”Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time.” “
“Mark & Family, Our thoughts are with you. We know how much you love your dad. He may be gone from sight, but he will always be with you. “
“Mark and family, We are sorry for your loss and know what a great influence your father had on your life. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Your father could light up a room and he was a great conversationalist.”
“We were so sorry to hear of Francis’s passing…our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Somewhere on the other side, I’m sure he’s watching a big game of “Pitch” with Dad (Chip), Agnes, Marie and the rest of the Wood family.”
“Mark and family, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your father. Our prayers are with your family at this very sad time. Always remember his beauty in your life. “
“MRS. WOOD,DAVID,MARK AND BRUCE,OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL ON THIS SAD DAY.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.Just know he will live always in your heart.”
“David, When I saw you on Saturday I had no idea that your Dad had passed away. Another one of the great men who helped to organize the rescue squad and helped make it what it has become today. These are truly the leaders that all of us in the fire and ems service should look up to with great admiration. We are where we are today due to the efforts of men like your father. My deepest condolences to you and the rest of your family. “
“Mrs. Wood and Family, just a short note from your neighbor of years past. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.”
“David..so sorry to read of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you”
“To the Wood Family, we were saddened to hear of Francis’ passing, he was a wonderful man and neighbor. We will keep him and the entire family in our thoughts and prayers.”
“HAVEN’T SEEN FRANCIS SINCE I WAS YOUNG BUT I DO REMEMBER HE WAS A BIRD. MY THOUGHTS GO OUT TO THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY. I AM BILL AND MAYBELLE’S DAUGHTER. JUST HEARD THE NEWS”