Huey L. “Woody” Wood
September 17, 1952 – April 19, 2021

Huey L. “Woody” Wood, 68, of Cairo, GA, passed away at Grady General Hospital in Cairo on Monday, April 19, 2021.  The family will have a memorial service at a later time.

Mr. Wood was born on September 17, 1952, in Moultrie, GA, to the late Louie L. Wood and Francis L. Barfield Wood.  On May 25, 1976, he married Vera Tyree Wood, who survives.  He was a master carpenter and was self-employed.  Woody was an avid outdoors man that loved to hunt and fish.  He loved to work with his hands.  His favorite hang-out spot was the Sportsman’s Village.

Survivors include: his wife of 44 years, Vera Wood of Cairo, GA; daughter, Angel Karpowicz of Marietta, GA; grandchildren, Gaven Karpowicz of Byron, GA, Eaden Karpowicz of Bryon, GA; nephew, Lee Wood of Los Angles, CA; and a niece, Candy Wood of Valdosta, GA.

He was preceded in death by: parents; son, Dewey Karpowicz; and a brother, Lee Wood.

Memorials may be made in Mr. Wood’s memory to: American Lung Association, 55 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1150, Chicago, IL 60601