The Virginian-Pilot
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DATE: Sunday, June 2, 1996                  TAG: 9606020033
SECTION: LOCAL                   PAGE: B6   EDITION: FINAL 
DATELINE: CHESAPEAKE                        LENGTH:   21 lines

JAMES M. WOOD

James Milton Wood, 74, of the 800 block of Post Ave., died May 31, 1996.

He was a retired bridge tender for the Jordan Bridge, City of Chesapeake, after 40 years of service. He was a native of South Norfolk and a member of Chesapeake Avenue United Methodist Church where he was a member of the Howell Bible Class. He was also a member of the Niner's Senior Citizens Club and the South Norfolk Civic League.

He is survived by his wife, Lois Price Wood and sister, Beatrice W. McClennan of Chesapeake.

A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday by the Rev. John Andrews in Riverside Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Graham Funeral Home, South Norfolk Chapel, today from 5 to 6 p.m. and at the residence at all other times. Memorial contributions should be made to the Society of St. Stephen of Chesapeake Avenue United Methodist Church.

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