Kermit "Sonny" Luther Wood Jr.

He was born on December 20, 1936 in Hoke County, NC.

Sonny is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Elizabeth “Lib” Wood; his children, Pam Whitehead, Gerry Wood, and Wendy Hayes (Bill). He was a proud grandfather to seven grandchildren; Jason Whitehead (Teresa), Amanda Duncan (Ken), Zachary Hayes (Stephanie), Connor Wood (Ashley), Morganne Wood, Ariana Hayes, and Grant Hayes - and three great-grandchildren; Jazlynne Whitehead, Kaden Whitehead, and Josie Wood, with two bonus great-grandchildren Hayleigh and Blake Duncan. Kermit is also survived by his sister, Sandra Hill (Jerry) of Carlisle, KY.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kermit Sr. and Mildred Wood, and his brother, Mike Wood.

Sonny led a long and fulfilling life. He served honorably in the Army National Guard for nine years, having begun his service while in high school. He graduated from Hoke County High School prior to attending NC State University and St. Andrews University. He then worked alongside his father at Wood Furniture Company in Raeford, which his grandfather had started in the late 1940’s. He also enjoyed working for Carolina Turf for a few years prior to returning to the furniture store after his father’s death in 1974. Kermit later took on the Radio Shack franchise, and moved the store to Harris Avenue until his retirement.

At the time of his passing, Sonny was the longest attending member of Raeford First Baptist Church, and widely known in his community as an integral board member of the Raeford Hoke Museum. He also loved working with Raeford Habitat for Humanity for many years.

A funeral will be held on Tuesday, November 4th with visitation from 1pm to 3pm with the service to follow at 3pm.