Birth date: Sep 14, 1938 Death date: Apr 1, 2026
James “Jim” Merle Wood, 87, of Huntington, WV, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Cabell Huntington Hospital, in Huntington, WV. He was born on September 14, 1938, in Huntington, WV, to the late Bernard and Anna Beverly Wood Read Obituary
My Uncle Jim has been a huge part of my life for about 63 of my 65 years. He was a very Special person to me. I have fond memories of him from the time I was only a toddler. He bought me my first big girl bike. He helped feed us. He could cook like he was a pro! I remember one night a week he always fed my Family so good. His salisbury steak potatoes, brussels sprouts which I always hated everyone’s but his., He made the best Hams ever. Seeing to it we were always fed. He’s been a Blessing to me. I cared deeply for this man. I don’t think there was anyone he didn’t know. Especially from having his own Barber Shop. He took Great Care of my Aunt Ada. After her passing years later he was SO BLESSED to find true Love again with his Loving Wife, Nancy. God Truly Blessed him with finding Nancy. She’s like my own Family she took such good care of him. He always told me that when I was just a toddler I spit on him. lol. Surely I couldn’t have !!!!! He helped spoil me rotten as a kid. Always looked forward to mine and David’s visits . He knew I liked to take him Bananas. He was a monkey !
I have tons of memories of him and our conversations during the past over 6 decades. He Truly was one of a kind. Such a hard worker, always to provide for his Family. The memories I have will forever live on in my Heart , the rest of my days. I’ll see you soon Uncle Jim. It isn’t Goodbye…. It’s See Ya Later.
With my Loving Prayers RIP ! You will be sorely missed. 💛💛💛🙏🙏🙏
You were so Blessed to find your True Love again with Nancy. We Love her dearly.
Deb and David Stanley.
Mr wood was a very friendly neighbor and will truly be missed may he rest in the comfort of GOdS eternal peace!
Mr. Wood was such a kind, humble, and understanding man. It was an honor to know him and to be his neighbor. May God bless Nancy and the rest of the family, and bring her the perfect peace only God can provide. RIP Mr Wood, we love you, see you on the other side my friend! -Smith/Wilson Neighbors next door
