Barney Clinton Wood

Mr. Barney Clinton Wood, 77, of Blackshear, passed away Friday afternoon, February 2, 2024, at Hospice Savannah in Savannah, GA.

Born in Aiken, SC on February 3, 1946, he lived in Waycross prior to moving to Pierce County in 1992.  Mr. Wood had owned and operated a gas station in Hortense before going to work for Jiffy Convenient Stores as a district manager.  He spent the past few years being a salesman for Watkins.  Mr. Wood was a big fan of yard sales and was always on the lookout for “treasures”.  He loved classic cars and traveling and was a former member of The Woodmen of the World.  Mr. Wood attended Youmans Chapel Baptist Church but enjoyed visiting other churches with family.   

He was the son of the late Barney Wood and Sarah Ginn Herndon.  He was also preceded in death by his beloved sister, Idell Crews.

Survivors include his children, Pamela (Richard) Henson of Jesup, Clinton “Bo” Wood of Jesup, and Barney C. “Bubba” Wood, Jr. of Blackshear; 4 grandchildren, Amber Clements, Charlie Wood, Stacie (Zachary) Meeks, and Clinton Wood, Jr.; 3 great grandchildren; two nieces, Janice (Jeff) O’Quinn of Hoboken and Tonya Michael of Blackshear; and several other relatives.

The family will have a Celebration of Life service for Mr. Wood at a later date.

Memorialization will be by cremation.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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