Robert Michael (Mike) Wood, 77, of Raeford, passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at his home in Greensboro.
After graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, he worked as a pharmacist more than 40 years. He not only loved his career, but he was a loyal, hardworking man, whether in private practice at Hoke Drug or a pharmacy chain.
He is survived by his children, Marti Langholz (Steve) of Greensboro, Brian Wood of Thomasville, Georgia, and Austin Wood (Quan) of Charlotte; grandchildren Hannah Geldner (Tim) and Hunter Langholz (Chasity) of Greensboro, Mallory McDonald of Southern Pines, and McKennon Wood of Charlotte; great-granddaughter Oaklyn Geldner of Greensboro; brother Kermit L. Wood Jr. (Lib) of Raeford; and sister Sandra Hill (Jerry) of Carlisle, Kentucky. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 29, 2018, at First Baptist Church, 333 N. Main Street in Raeford. The family will receive friends following the service until 1 p.m. In honor of Mike's spirit of generosity, memorials may be made to Samaritan's Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone , NC 28607.
Forbis and Dick Pleasant Garden Chapel is serving the Wood family. Online condolences may be offered at www.forbisanddick.com.