James Lester Wood

Mr. James Lester Wood, age 79 of Meadows of Dan, Virginia passed away peacefully at his home on February 17, 2025. He was born in Patrick County to the late Wade Harrell Wood and Lillie Maude Hylton Wood. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Alvin C. Wood, Eldon Wood; and two sisters, Iva Mae Harris, Virginia W. Martin. Mr. Wood attended Tory Creek Baptist Church. Lester retired with 30 years of service from the National Park Service. He loved farming, hunting, fishing and was a loving and caring family man. 

Mr. Wood is survived by two sons, James Eddie Wood (Marcella Lambert Wood) of Hillsville, VA, Kevin Dwayne Wood (Diane Ball Wood) of Oak Ridge, NC; five grandchildren, Steven Alexander Wood (Jamie), Christian Blake Wood (Bailey), Benjamin Hunter Wood, Ashley Lynn Wood, Kristin Taylor Wood; seven siblings, Richard Wood (Jeannette) of Wytheville, VA, Thomas Wood of Martinsville, VA, Thelma Shelor of Meadows of Dan, VA, Mary Clifton of Patrick Springs, VA Maude Edwards of Martinsville, VA, Sanford Wood of Meadows of Dan, VA, Clifford Wood (Janet) of Warrior, AL; numerous nieces and nephews. 

The funeral for Mr. Wood will be held on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Meadows of Dan Baptist Church with Pastor Lonnie Hylton officiating. Burial will immediately follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Moody Funeral Home in Stuart has been entrusted with the services and online condolences may be sent visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.