Franklin Douglas Wood

January 26, 1942 - August 14, 2025

Franklin Douglas Wood, 83, of Copper Hill, passed away on Thursday August 14, 2025. Doug was a member of Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. He was the Last living child of Willard and Addie Wood. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert Wood (Mary); sisters, Alice Farmer (Earl), and Louis Lancaster (Evert).

Left to treasure his memories are 4 children Dale (Dana) of Atlanta, Dean (Dena) of Floyd, Dawn (Chris) of Myrtle Beach, Dexter (Donna) of Copper Hill; 7 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.

Doug is also survived by his loving wife of 63 years Donnie, who was his high school sweetheart with whom he eloped with while Donnie was still in school. Doug worked 30 years with Piedmont Airlines/ U.S. Air. He retired as a supervisor. He enjoyed the airlines, Dallas Cowboys, and had a hard-core love for bluegrass music. “Rest in peace Pops!”

Funeral services will be held on Sunday August 17, 2025, at 2PM at Gardner Funeral Home with Pastor Todd Reed officiating. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery, The family will receive friends two hours prior to service time from 12pm-2pm. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Copper Hill Church of the Brethren in Doug’s honor. Special thanks to Skyline nursing home and hospice for their tender love and care. 

So sorry for your loss prayers for the family

My prayers are with the family

Such a nice person who was the head of a beautiful family. Sympathy to Donnie, the children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. You have always been a close, loving family, and you will help one another with all the wonderful memories you have.

I worked with Doug at Piedmont in Roanoke in the mid-60's. Wonderful man! He graduated from Check High School with my wife, Opaldeen Conner, who remembers him well from school days. May peace come to those who loved him most... his family.

Much care, support and strength to everyone. Rita Turpin and James Worrell

Love and prayers for family.

My deepest condolences to this wonderful family! Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers! Proverbs 3: 5-6. Trust in the Lord with all thine heart!

I had the distinct honor and privilege of working with Doug in Roanoke at Piedmont. He was one of the finest men I have ever known. May our Savior comfort this family at this time.

Dexter and family my deepest condolences to you and all of your family.

Our sincere sympathy in the loss of your loved one. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Love and prayers to all the family sorry for your loss.

So sorry for your loss. Doug sure made working at Piedmont Airlines a great job. Working with him and for him for about 30 years.

So sorry for your loss