Sheldon Rufus Wood

WOOD, Sheldon Rufus  Age 75, of Davison, died Sunday, November 20, 2005 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Friday, November 25, 2005 at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd. (just south of Hill Rd.), Flint with Pastor Roger VanDonkelaar officiating. Interment will follow at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12-3 and 5-8 PM Wednesday at the funeral home. There will be no visitation on Thursday. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the American Lung Association. Sheldon was born December 1, 1929 in Flat Top, West Virginia, the youngest child of Posey B. and Clara E. (Lawson) Wood. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Sheldon retired from General Motors in 1983 after 30 years of service as a blacksmith. He was a member of U.A.W. Local #1292, Disabled American Veterans, Burton Chapter #3. Sheldon leaves to cherish his memory: three children, Shelly Wood and husband, Dan Gunter of Holt, Kenneth Wood and wife, Michelle of Goodrich, Lynn and husband, Patrick of Grand Ledge; four grandchildren, Jake (13), Krysten (5), Rhiannon (3), and Letti (2); wife, Joan; three brothers, Orville Wood and wife, Pauline of Grand Blanc, Donzie Wood of Burton, Bernard Wood and wife, Freda of West Virginia, Nola Lane of Virginia; many friends and relatives. He was preceded in death by: his parents; siblings, John, Adrian, Clemon, Glen, Palmer, Ordelia, and Ornie. Sheldon enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, tinkering with tractors and sharing his sense of humor with those around him. The family wishes to thank Sheldons special friend, Lea Tithof, the caring and compassionate staff at McLaren Regional Medical Center, Dr. Brian Bhagat, and an extra special thanks to Sheldons friend, Dr. Geeta Rode. Friends may share and online condolence or post a tribute at www.sharpfuenralhomes.com.