Springfield, IL-Abraham P. Wood Jr, 91, of Springfield, passed away at 5:55 am Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village in Springfield.
He was born in Honolulu, HI March 17, 1930 the son of Abraham P. and Katherine Abigail (Maloney) Wood Sr. He earned a bachelor’s of science in structural engineering. He served with the State of Illinois Department of Transportation as a structural engineer for several years retiring in 1987.
He married Wanda L. Leathers in Springfield, February 4, 1956 and she preceded him in death, November 12, 2016.
Abraham is survived by his two daughters: Danielle Wood and Kathleen “Katie” (husband Anthony) Hammes both of Springfield, IL
Cremation Rites will be accorded by the Bisch Crematory. Services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may direct memorial contributions to Operation Underground Railroad 138 E. 12300 S. Suite C-149 Draper UT 84020
Arrangements are in the care of Bisch and Son Funeral Home. 217-544-5424