of Waldenburg, AR

June 20, 1948 - October 9, 2020

William ''Woody'' Wood, 72, passed away, October 9, 2020. He was born June 20, 1948, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to R.H. ''Hamp'' and Patricia Wood. He was a member of the Weiner First Baptist Church. During his life, William worked as an agricultural pilot and, alongside his wife, was owner of Woody's Bar-B-Q in Waldenburg. William also served the town of Waldenburg as its mayor. In addition to serving his town, William served his country in the United States Navy, serving in the Vietnam War as an aircraft engine mechanic.

William was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia (Prestidge) Wood and on September 29, 2020, his loving wife of forty-seven years, Cecelia Wood.

He leaves behind his father, R.H. ''Hamp'' Wood.

Together, William and his wife, Cecelia, leave behind their sons, Charlie (Renae) Wood and Ross (Sarah) Wood; daughter, Edie (Mark) Johnson; grandchildren Joshua Johnson, Taylor Johnson, Eric Johnson, Isabella Wood, Landon Wood, and Savannah Wood; great grandchildren, Callahan Johnson and Adelaide Johnson; and nephews, William Distasio and Christopher Distasio.

A graveside service for both William and Cecelia will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 17, 2020, at Waldenburg Cemetery. Burial will follow the services.

Friends and family of the couple will serve as pallbearers. Bobby Joe Smith will serve as honorary pallbearer.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in William and Cecelia's honor to the Weiner Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, 101 N Washington St, Weiner, AR 72479.

We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health, all attendees must provide and wear masks at the graveside service.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home
1900 West Washington Ave.
Jonesboro, AR  72401
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com