Thomas "Tom" Alton Wood, Jr. Thomson, Georgia Obituary

Thomas "Tom" Alton Wood, Jr.

<p>Thomas Alton, Wood, Jr., 80 years old of Thomson, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020, following a valiant&nbsp;battle with cancer.&nbsp; Born in McDuffie County on Friday, October 27, 1939, Tom is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dianne Dent Wood, daughter Pamela (Brian) Carnes and granddaughters Sarah (Brody) Klett and Rebekah Carnes.&nbsp; Additional survivors include his sister Mildred (Jerry) Wright and sisters-in-law Helen Daniels, Judy Dent, Barbara (Bob) Pasco and many beloved nieces and nephews.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas A. Wood, Sr. and Esther Reese Wood, and son Thomas A. Wood, III.&nbsp;</p> <p>Graduating from Thomson High School in 1957, Tom was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy following four years of service.&nbsp; A talented draftsman, Tom graduated from Augusta Area Technical School with a degree in drafting and design. First working for National Homes Corporation&rsquo;s engineering department, Tom retired from Fort Gordon&rsquo;s post facilities&rsquo; engineering department in 1995.&nbsp; Following his retirement, Tom and a friend partnered to custom build homes and commercial buildings for many years as Kennwood Construction Company.&nbsp; He later joined his wife in the operation of Peacock Hill Flowers &amp; Gifts.&nbsp; Tom enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, NASCAR, Tuesday morning men&rsquo;s prayer breakfasts, and regular gatherings with his Thomson Bulldog classmates.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>A sunrise memorial service will be held at 7 AM on Monday, May 25, 2020, at Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens, Thomson.</p> <p>In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates you making donations in Tom&rsquo;s memory to the mission work fund of the Men&rsquo;s Prayer Breakfast group, Thomson First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 8, Thomson, GA 30824.&nbsp; The family salutes Dr. David Squires, Augusta Oncology, and Dr. James Lemley, Center for Primary Care, along with their teams of dedicated heath care professionals.&nbsp;</p> <p>Friends may sign a guestbook at the Curtis Funeral Home or online at www.curtisfuneralhome.com</p> <p>Curtis Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.</p>
October 27, 1939 - May 22, 202010/27/193905/22/2020
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Esther and John Zwemer
June 28, 2020
Lovely Diane, our hearts are heavy and sad as we just received the news.  We think the world of you and Tom and have missed you.  Tom was a great guy and he did such a fantastic job of building our home on Twin Pine years ago. We trusted his skills and he did not disappo... Continue Reading
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Robin Lancaster
June 18, 2020
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Kay Manning
May 27, 2020
Diane, I am so very sorry to hear about Tom. I know he will be deeply missed. He was a true Southern Gentleman in all the best ways. You and your family are in my prayers.
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James Staulcup
May 25, 2020
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James Staulcup
May 25, 2020
Diane & Pam and family,
Sorry to hear of Tom's passing -- we worked together for many years in the Engineering Div. at Ft. Gordon
Tom was always willing to help those needing advice and was a mentor to many of the young engineers  over the years. He will be sorely misse... Continue Reading
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Debbie Cavese
May 25, 2020
Aunt Dianne, We are so sorry to hear about Uncle Tommy. He had such a kind soul. We will be praying for you and Pam(and her family). Debbie and Fred
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Helen Poss Phillips
May 25, 2020
My thoughts and Prayers are for the family.  I have many memories of Tom growing up. I lived right across the road from him and family on Cobbham road.  We played ball together on their front lawn.  Love to all.  Helen Poss Phillips
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Pam Langford
May 25, 2020
Diane, I am so sorry to hear this. I will keep you in my prayers.

Pam Langford
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Wynelle Ruehle
May 24, 2020
My prayers and love are with you and your family.
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cfranklinsanders@yahoo.com
May 24, 2020
so sorry. We will miss Tommy so much at class get togethers. He was always the one with so many good memories from growing up together. Our prayers are with his family.    Love your friend, Mary Colvin Sanders
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joann smith
May 24, 2020
Diane and family,  I am so sorry for your loss.  Tommy was a gallant warrior while he fought cancer and an example to all of us.  Yours and his faith is also a strong example to us.  We will keep all of you in prayer and rejoice that Tommy is now without pain and sufferi... Continue Reading
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