of West Helena, AR
June 22, 1970 - July 5, 2020
Christopher Wood, 50, of West Helena, Arkansas passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020. He was born June 22, 1970 in Blytheville, Arkansas to Susan Wood and Thomas Wood.
He worked for CenterPoint Energy for 17 years, started Center Shot Ministries for the youth at Faith Outreach and was a member of Faith Outreach Church in West Helena, Arkansas. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Melissa Wood; two sons, Blake Wood (Ashley) of Lexa, Arkansas and Tyler Bourland of Hot Springs, Arkansas; two daughters, Hannah Wood of West Helena, Arkansas and Brooklyn Roberts (Donald) of Lexa, Arkansas; nine grandchildren, Kinlee Gilchrist, Easton Wood, Sutton Wood, Harleigh Gordon, Della Roberts, Finleigh Roberts, Ava Bourland, Addie Bourland and Lilly Blaine; parents, Susan Wood and Thomas Wood; two brothers, James Wood (Beth) of Alabama and Seth Wood (Kati) of Poplar Grove, Arkansas; a host of other family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Thelma Marie Wood; father in law, Freddie Ginn; grandmother, Pauline Victory; and cousin, Anthony Woods.
A funeral service for Christopher Wood will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 10, 2020 at Faith Outreach Church in West Helena, Arkansas with interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park.
Visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m., Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Helena, Arkansas. Brother Johnny Jones and Brother Jim Harrison will officiate the service.
Pallbearers are Will Dale, Wes Kellar, Devon Hodges, Mitch Woods, Jessie Woods and Keelan Graves.
Honorary Pallbearers are Kelson Franklin, Nathaniel Banks, Clinton Pittman and Carl Woods.
We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Heath guidelines and liming indoor funeral and visitation attendance to 33[[][%]] of our chapel capacity. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering.
Services are directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working with Chris when I was at CenterPoint. His knowledge and friendship will be missed. May your faith, prayers and family bring you the strength needed to get through today and the days to follow.
With deepest sympathy
Karen
This is heartbreaking and hard to believe or understand. Please know that you all are in my constant thoughts and prayers that the God of all comfort would cover you all in His love and peace.
Prayers to all the family
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. PRAYERS FOR THIS WONDERFUL GRIEVING FAMILY. BLESSINGS MELISSA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
My heart breaks for you all. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers always. Love and hugs to you all.
Prayers for the Family on a great loss. He was so very sweet. My heart breaks. I will love you always, cousin. R.I.P Christopher
It has been a pleasure working with Chris thru the years with CenterPoint. He will truly be missed. Praying for peace and comfort in the coming days.
I am so sorry for y'all loss prayers and love y'all...(Nikki Woods)
My thoughts and prayers are with this dear family Christopher was the kindest and sweetest person and from what I remember always had a smile on his face ... he will be greatly missed. I am so sorry for your loss.
My dear co-worker, from the time we met, you always had something inspiring to say, family was everything to you especially the grandkids, oh how you loved them. We always encouraged each other with a word, you will truly be missed, praying strength for the family.
To all the family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Praying for all of you during this very difficult time.
Prayers for the family.
You will be missed Uncle Chris love yall
Praying God's peace and comfort be with you all. I'm so sorry, keeping the Wood family in my thoughts and prayers.
In Christ love,
Cindy Hanley
Praying God's peace and comfort be with you all. I'm so sorry, keeping the Wood family in my thoughts and prayers.
In Christ love,
Cindy Hanley
We are in prayer for your family. My prayer is for strength and peace.
Susan and Family,
I am so sorry to see the loss of Chris. Your are in my thoughts and prayers.
Melissa,you,the kids and grandkids are in our thoughts and prayer.May God grant you peace and comfort in the days to come.
Blake and Hannah,
The Barton School family is praying for you. God keep you and shower you with love and comfort in the coming days.
Love,
Donna Vondran
Your 5th Grade Teacher
Rest in peace we will miss you and you will be in ower hearts my heart breaks for the famley we are glade we got to spend time with you before u passed love you and u will be missed love the bourland family
U will be missed rest in heaven you where love from famliey and freinds u will be missed in in ower hearts forever hope u enjoy heaven and hope to see u there soon ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»âœï¸
We are so very sorry for your great loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Warren and Wana
Melissa and family so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you during this sorrowful time, but rejoice in the comfort that Chris is resting in the arms of our Savior. Prayers for you and all.
Continuing to pray for the entire Wood family. Love, The Walker Family..