Bernard Joseph Wood, Jr.

Bernard J. Wood Jr., 88 of Polk County, Florida passed away at home on Saturday, July 5, 2025 after an extended illness.

Born August 2, 1936, in Charlottesville, Va., he was the son of the late Bernard Joseph Sr and Pearl Sullivan Wood. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Alice Wood Forloines and Alma Wood Herring.

Bernard is survived by his daughters: Carolyn Wood McMillen of Charlottesville; Rebecca Wood Via (and husband Keith Via) of Florida; one sister, Laura Ann Spencer; three grandsons- Matthew Andrews (and Brennan Rowe), Aaron Andrews (and Cheryl Thomas) Hunter McMillen (and wife Sydney); granddaughter Kristian Daniels (and husband Kyle Daniels); Three great grandchildren- Kadence Andrews; Skye Andrews and Maverick Andrews. A very special cousin Wanda Lee Fuller. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and extended family,

A respected veteran of the wholesale food industry, Bernard retired from Quality Foods. A devoted father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend, he had a passion for baking, gardening, dancing, and Civil War reenactments. Above all he treasured family time. He was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church.

Special thanks to Good Shepherd Hospice:

The family extends their deepest gratitude to the staff of Good Shepherd Hospice, whose compassionate, professional care brought comfort and dignity to Bernard's final days.

Service & Visitation

Visitation: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m, Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Preddy Funeral Home, Madison, Virginia

Funeral Service: 11 a.m, Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Preddy Funeral Home, Madison, Virginia; officiated by

Pastor Josh Shifflett

Interment: Holly Memorial Gardens, Charlottesville, Virginia.

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Honorary Pallbears:

Jack Sandford - Tippie White- Gordon Tender- Butch Knight- Frankie Payne and J.E. Pleasants

(longtime friends)

Pallbearers: Nephews Michael Forloines, Christopher Herring; cousin Jeff Wood; and bonus sons Steven Kirk, W.E. Profitt, Kevin Via.

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In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial gifts be made to Chapters Health Foundation, 12470 Telecom Drive , Suite 301, Temple Terrace, FL 33637

Or at

chaptershealth.org/give/donate

Arrangements entrusted to Preddy Funeral Home in Madison, Virginia.