Obituary
Mr. George Arthur Wood of Trumann died Saturday, May 28, 2022 in Trumann at the age of 84 years, 6 months and 29 days. He was born Friday, October 29, 1937 in and was a lifetime resident of Trumann. George was a retired supervisor for Arkansas Glass and a member of First Baptist Church in Trumann. He was preceded in death by his wife, Danell Wood; one daughter, Cherie Renee Wood Jones, one son-in-law, Rickey Jones, brother-in-law Bill Henley, one nephew, Billy Martin Kinnett, and his parents, John Paskel and Ida Leota Cooper Wood
He is survived by four grandchildren, Erica (Brandon) Jones of Trumann, and Skylar (Justin) Jones, Dane Hubbard of Trumann and Dillon (Katie) Hubbard of Trumann; four great-grandchildren, Ian Straver, Aurora Straver, Molly Hubbard and Owen Hubbard; two sisters, Melba Henley of Osceola, IN and Mary (Thamos) Straub of Auburn, GA; one nephew, David Henley; two great-nephews, Robbie and Chandler Kinnett; and daughter-in-law, Connie Jones of Harrisburg.
The family will receive friends Thursday from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. Celebration of life service will follow at 6:00 p.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home with Rev. John Maley officiating. Burial will be private.
Lasting memorials can be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 575, Trumann, AR 72472.
In compliance with COVID-19 guidelines, a mask or other facial covering is optional, and social distancing will be observed.
An online registry book can be signed at thompsonfuneralhome.net.
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Public/Visitation
June 2, 2022
Thompson Funeral Home
Trumann, AR
(870)483-6311Funeral Service
June 2, 2022
Thompson Funeral Home
Trumann, AR
(870)483-6311Guest Book
"He spoke of his family so very often. He loves you all still. So very sorry to hear of his passing, I’m praying for comfort to you and yours, much love.
Colleen Blanchard, June 5, 2022
"So sorry to hear that my class mate pass he was such a nice gentleman I visited him a few years ago when I was in Truman my prayers goes out to his family
Donald Shadwick , Interlochen Michigan June 4, 2022
"My sympathy to the family of Mr Woods he was all ways a very nice man, sorry for your lose.
Scotty Spence, Trumann June 1, 2022
"George was a special kind of person, never a bad words did he says about anyone. If you had George for a friend you was blessed. He will be missed by everyone who knew him
Joe Anne Matthews, Harrisburg ArJune 1, 2022
"Papaw Wood you were the most selfless, Christian man I have ever known. The World was Truly a Better place with you in it. You will always be in all of our Hearts and leave a Smile on all of our faces?? I have been so Blessed to have you and Mamaw Wood in my Life for over 20 years. RIP Sweet Man??
Connie, Harrisburg, ARMay 31, 2022