Bobbie Ernest Wood

Goldsboro – SSgt. Bobbie Ernest Wood, Retired U.S.A.F., 71, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 11, 2008 at Wayne Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.

Bobbie was born in Braxton County, West Virginia on February 28, 1937 to the late Brasil Wood and Lela Jackson Wood. He served his country in the United States Air Force with 20 years of service. Bobbie had also retired from civil service work at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. He was an avid fisherman and faithful member of Westwood United Methodist Church, where he sang in the church choir.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 2:00 p.m. at Westwood United Methodist Church with Rev. Rufus Butner officiating. Burial will follow in Wayne Memorial Park with full military honors.

A loving husband, father, and brother, Bobbie leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Lora Long Wood; his children, Robbin Curtis and husband, Joe of Salisbury and Bobbie Wood, Jr. of the home; and his sister, Wanda Wood Flint of West Virginia.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Lynn Wood.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Westwood United Methodist Church, 130 Short Street, Goldsboro, NC 27530.

The family will receive friends Sunday from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home and other times at his home, 108 Tarklin Drive, Goldsboro, NC.