Daniel Eliga Wood "Dan", of Monroe GA was called to heaven September 30th 2022. He was 74. Dan was born on December 3rd 1947 in Duluth GA to Doris and Ray Wood and is the youngest of 3 children. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 55 years, Teresa Wood and his 3 children Sherri Wilson, Stacey Smith and Jason Wood. 2 son in laws Bobby Smith and Tre Wilson and daughter in law Brittany Wood. Other survivors include Brother; Clinton Wood (Elaine) and Sister; Jalaine Brand (Joe). His four grandchildren Madison, Navey, Colby and Keaton and a host of nieces and nephews.
Early in his life Dan served his country 2 years in Vietnam where he earned his metal of marksmanship. Upon returning he started his own automobile shop eventually working on heavy equipment with John D Stephens and E. R. Snell. He settled in Lilburn where he coached his daughters in softball later moving to Loganville and then Monroe. He loved his family, fishing and the Georgia Bulldogs. Apalachicola oysters and Braves Baseball. The epitome of a family man. He loved big. Dan was preceded in death by his father, Ray Wood and his mother Doris Wood.
A visitation for Mr. Wood will be held Tuesday, October 4, 2022 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Eternal Hills Funeral Home and Cremation, 3594 Stone Mountain Highway, Snellville, GA 30039. A funeral service will occur Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 2:00 PM, 3594 Stone Mountain Highway, Snellville, GA 30039. An interment will occur Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at Eternal Hills Memory Gardens, 3700 Stone Mountain Highway, Snellville, Georgia 30039.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.eternalhillsfuneralhome.com for the WOOD family.
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