James B. Wood, Sr.
 
James B. Wood, Sr., 80, of the 9300 block of Capeview Avenue, passed away June 24, 2004, in DePaul Medical Center.

A native of Rocky Mount, NC, Mr. Wood was a retired Avionics Supervisor with the Naval Air Rework Facility. He was a U.S. Naval submarine veteran of WWII and Korea. He was the son of the late George E. and Ella L. Wood, and the widower of Geneva F. Wood. He was also predeceased by a son, James B. Wood, Jr.

He is survived by his son, David C. Wood of Norfolk, VA; his daughter, Bonita Kofsky and her husband Larry of Owings Mills, MD; a daughter-in-law, Donna Wood of Virginia Beach, VA; a sister, Ida Fitzberger of Buena Vista, VA; and brother, Waverly Wood of Rocky Mount, NC. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. 

A graveside service will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Sunday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.

This Memorial Obituary provided by Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel 


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### Narrative summary of the obituary

James B. Wood, Sr., 80, passed away on 24 June 2004. A native of Rocky Mount, NC, he was a retired Avionics Supervisor and U.S. Naval submarine veteran of WWII and Korea. He was predeceased by his wife Geneva and son James Jr. He is survived by two children, a daughter-in-law, siblings, and grandchildren.

### Narrative summary of funeral services

A graveside service was conducted on Monday at 11 a.m. in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family received friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive on Sunday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Condolences were offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.

### The Edited Obituary

James B. Wood, Sr.

James B. Wood, Sr., 80, of the 9300 block of Capeview Avenue, passed away 24 June 2004, in DePaul Medical Center.

A native of Rocky Mount, NC, Mr. Wood was a retired Avionics Supervisor with the Naval Air Rework Facility. He was a U.S. Naval submarine veteran of WWII and Korea. He was the son of the late George E. and Ella L. Wood, and the widower of Geneva F. Wood. He was also predeceased by a son, James B. Wood, Jr.

He is survived by his son, David C. Wood of Norfolk, VA; his daughter, Bonita Kofsky and her husband Larry of Owings Mills, MD; a daughter-in-law, Donna Wood of Virginia Beach, VA; a sister, Ida Fitzberger of Buena Vista, VA; and brother, Waverly Wood of Rocky Mount, NC. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Sunday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.

This Memorial Obituary provided by Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel.

### Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | James B. Wood, Sr.                  |
|---------|-------------------------------------|
| Age     | 80 years                            |
| Birth   | 1924 (estimated); Rocky Mount, NC   |
| Death   | 24 June 2004; DePaul Medical Center |

### Table of Relationships

| Name                      | Relationship         | Residence          |
|---------------------------|----------------------|--------------------|
| James B. Wood, Sr.        | Decedent             | Norfolk, VA        |
| Geneva F. Wood            | Spouse (deceased)    | --                 |
| George E. Wood            | Parent (deceased)    | --                 |
| Ella L. Wood              | Parent (deceased)    | --                 |
| James B. Wood, Jr.        | Child (deceased)     | --                 |
| David C. Wood             | Child                | Norfolk, VA        |
| Bonita Kofsky             | Child                | Owings Mills, MD   |
| Larry Kofsky              | Son-in-law           | Owings Mills, MD   |
| Donna Wood                | Daughter-in-law      | Virginia Beach, VA |
| Ida Fitzberger            | Sibling              | Buena Vista, VA    |
| Waverly Wood              | Sibling              | Rocky Mount, NC    |
| Seven Grandchildren       | Grandchildren        | --                 |
| Three Great Grandchildren | Great Grandchildren  | --                 |

### Other Relevant Information

1. James B. Wood, Sr. lived in the 9300 block of Capeview Avenue.
2. He was a native of Rocky Mount, NC.
3. Mr. Wood was a retired Avionics Supervisor with the Naval Air Rework Facility.
4. He was a U.S. Naval submarine veteran of WWII and Korea.