Elbert “Bert” H. Wood

Mr. Elbert “Bert” H. Wood, age 83, of Griffin, passed away February 20, 2024, at his home.  He grew up in Sandersville, son of the late Johnny Anderson Wood and Florence Beckum Wood. Bert worked at Dundee Industries in Griffin for over 25 years before retiring.  He enjoyed fishing and hunting, but his favorite hobby was working in his garden growing vegetables.  He was a long-time member of Berean Baptist Church in Griffin.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Curtis Wood, Gladys Larrimore, Orita Hattaway, Odell Wood and John Wood.

 

He is survived by his beloved wife of 37: Lorraine C. Wood; children and their spouses: JoAnn Wilson, Tony and Cathy Payne, and Jerry and Karen Payne; grandchildren and their spouses: Sabrina and Randy Hayes, Travis and Rebecca Morgan, Jennifer and Reggie Corley, Amy and Rod Garland, Clare Elizabeth, Emily and Ethan Crowley, Jordan Payne and Olivia Payne; sister: Evie Bowker; 17 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

 

Friends may visit the family on Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the funeral home. Moody-Daniel Funeral Home, 10170 US Hwy. 19, Zebulon, is assisting the family with arrangements.