Samuel Joseph Wood (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Samuel Joseph Wood, son of Jesse D. and Dorothy Marie Snodgrass Wood, was born January 2, 1942, in Centertown, Missouri. He departed this life Saturday, May 11, 2013, in an automobile accident near Buckhorn, Missouri, at the age of seventy-one years, four months, and nine days.
On March 27, 1978, he was united in marriage to Lolita Cantila, and they shared the last thirty-five years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Samuel Wood-Terry; a brother, J.D. Wood; and a sister, Juanita Cliburn.
Samuel is survived by his wife, Lolita, of the home; a daughter, Sarah Wood-Terry, and her husband, Heath, of Lebanon, Missouri; a son, Allen Wood, and his wife, Brenda, of Waynesville, Missouri; two grandchildren, Jessica and Samson; a sister, Carol Stone, of Camdenton, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He was raised in the Waynesville area, while his father worked on the construction of Fort Leonard Wood, and graduated from Waynesville High School. He then entered the United States Navy as a young man, and served his country faithfully for twenty years. He was stationed in Japan, Korea, Guam, the Philippines, and was a Vietnam War veteran. He was honorably retired from the Navy in 1981, and he and Lolita moved to Lebanon, Missouri.
Sam made his profession of faith in Christ at an early age, and had established his own personal relationship with his Lord and Savior.
He was a member of the American Legion and the National Rifle Association. He enjoyed being outdoors where is favorite activities were hunting and fishing. He was a very friendly man who enjoyed visiting with his friends. Being a career military man, he always did things right and kept things neat. His family was very important to him and he especially enjoyed his grandchildren.
Sam was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and know that he will be remembered as a devoted family man, a dedicated and decorated military man, and a good friend.
Memorial donations may be made to Crosslines Ministries in care of Holman-Howe Funeral
Home.
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