Claude Steven Wood, 90, of Danville, VA, went to his heavenly home on June 21, 2023. Born March 5, 1933, in Meadows of Dan to the late George S. Wood and the late Claudia Eva Agee.
After graduating from Meadows of Dan High School in 1953, where he was a star basketball player and president of many clubs, Claude married his high school sweetheart Thelma Thomas Wood on September 26, 1953. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 50 years.
Claude served in the United States Army Signal Corps from 1954-1956. He started his professional career as a plumber and went on to own and operate Dameron Plumbing Inc. for many years with his wife Thelma.
In addition to his wife and parents, Claude was predeceased by brothers Ben Harris Jr, Esmond Harris, Marvin Harris, Rufus Wood, and sister Virginia Hodges.
He is survived by daughter Jean Fowlkes (Sam) and son James Wood (Mitzi). Grandchildren Justin Creech, Megan Wood Weatherford, Michael Wood, Jaime Wood, and Jon Wood, and five great-grandchildren.
Claude was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. Memorial donations may be made to the Hillcrest Baptist Building Fund or any charities of your choice.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023, from 10:00AM to 11:00AM at Townes Funeral Home 215 W Main Street. A Celebration of Life Service will be held immediately following at 11:00AM. A graveside will be at a later date at Danville Memorial Gardens.
Please sign the online guestbook on the Memory Wall at www.townesfuneralhome.com The Wood family has entrusted arrangements to Townes Funeral Home and Crematory, 215 West Main St., Danville, VA, 434-793-1211.