George Wilber Wood of Hillsborough, formerly of Raeford, died Saturday, September 10 at his home in Hillsborough.
He was born September 30, 1927 in Hertford to the late John Elmer and Beulah Benton Wood. He served as principal at Scurlock, West Hoke and South Hoke elementary schools in the 1970s and '80s.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Martha Gulledge Wood, children Mike Wood of Raeford and Martha Wood Brown (Andy Brown) of Hillsborough, and six granddaughters, Laura Brown Kendall, Carrie Wood Johnson, Lindsay Wood, Sarah Brown, Katherine Brown and Katie Wood. He is also survived by his brother-in-law Richard Coker and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at Hillsborough United Methodist Church on Wednesday, September 14 at 2 p.m. Friends are welcome to visit the family at the home on Monday and Tuesday in the afternoon and after the service on Wednesday.
Arrangements are by Walkers Funeral Service.