Alvin Wood
August 31, 1924 — April 18, 2018
Alvin Douglas Wood
Born in Eastland, TX on August 31, 1924
Departed on April 18, 2018 and resided in Gallatin, TN
Visitation: Alexander Funeral Home and Cremation Center Friday April 20, 2018 4:00pm to 6:00pmGraveside Service: Fairview Cemetery Saturday April 21, 2018 12:00pm
Alvin Douglas Wood, age 93 of Gallatin, passed away April 18, 2018.
Mr. Wood was born August 31, 1924 in Eastland, TX to the late Eugene and Torksey (Cranfill) Wood. Preceded in death by his wives Shirley Evelyn Curry Wood and Willie Belle Davis Wood.
A World War II veteran, he was musically talented with the guitar and loved to play Hawaiian music. Having a long and successful career with radio stations W.T.R.O and W.A.S.L., he is credited with bringing F.M. Radio and Cable Television to Dyersburg, TN. He was member of the Hartsville Pike Church of Christ.
He is survived by son, Larry Alvin (Merideth) Wood, Jackson, TN.; daughter, Linda Nell Wood (Don) Meikle, Gallatin, TN.; step-son, Craig (Tresa) Davis, Dallas, TX; grandson, Art (Angela) Stroh, Ellijay, GA.; great-grandsons Tate and Liam Stroh, Ellijay, GA.
Graveside Services will be held 12 Noon on Saturday April 21, 2018 at Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg, TN. Visitation will be held from 4PM - 6PM Friday April 20,2018 at Alexander Funeral Home and Cremation Center.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Waters of Gallatin for their love and care.
A great man who helped me get a strong start in life. God bless and comfort his family and friends. We will miss him dearly.
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