Mr. Wiley Dennis “Denny” Wood, II, 79, of LaFayette died Saturday, March 30, 2024, at the V. A. Medical Center, Birmingham. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at LaFayette City Cemetery, 301 Ave. A East, LaFayette at 10:30 a.m. (CST) with Rev. Paul Howard officiating.
Mr. Wood was born July 11, 1944, to the late Dr. William G. Wood and Clotiel Ellis Wood in LaFayette. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, LaFayette. He also was a graduate of LaFayette High School, the University of Alabama and the University of Alabama Law School. Mr. Wood was a member of Phi Gamma Delta Social Fraternity and a Veteran of the United States Army, serving doing the Vietnam Era. In addition, he served in the National Guard in Roanoke, AL as the Commanding Officer. Finally, Mr. Wood had a love for his community and served many years as an Attorney and later as the Manager of “The Junction” in LaFayette.
Mr. Wood is survived by his sister: Elizabeth “Bet” Wood Wright (Jack), Alexander City; four nieces and one nephew: Laura W. Lewis (John), Catherine W. James (Mark), Susan W. Lock (Dr. Brion), Jacqueline W. Briggs (Gifford) and Lee John Wright III and seventeen great nieces and nephews and many dear friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations to LaFayette Cemetery Beautification Team,
P. O. Box 35 LaFayette, Alabama 36862 would be greatly appreciated.
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MAC MCCLENDON
So sorry that we've lost Denny! He was a life-long friend, teammate in several sports, and an all around great guy! He'll be missed!