Tony Wood of Alabaster, Alabama went to be with Jesus Christ on Sunday evening, September 21, at the age of 52. He passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family. Tony fought a courageous and valiant battle against cancer and never missed an opportunity to share his faith and glorify God in his struggle. He recognized that Christ's strength was made perfect in his weakness.
Tony was preceded in death by his precious daughter, Hannah Marie Wood; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Painter of Tuscumbia, Alabama, and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wood of Town Creek, Alabama; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Martha Nye and his step-father, Mr. Joseph Stanley.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Debbie Wood; two precious daughters, Emily and Olivia Wood; his parents, Linda Painter Stanley of Tuscumbia, Alabama, and James and Mae Wood of Town Creek, Alabama; his father-in-law, Mr. Jim Nye; his sister, Anne Wood Behel and husband Corey; his brother-in-law Mark Nye; sister-in-law Susanne Mitchell; several loving and admiring nieces and nephews; and his loyal and faithful Lab, Hunter.
Tony was smart, witty, adventurous, brave, humble, giving, forgiving, wise and full of life. He enjoyed all outdoor activities and his most precious times were spent boating and on the water. His endearing personality and generosity paired with his global travels through his job allowed him to literally impact thousands. Lives were changed and souls were won for Christ because they knew Tony.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at 2:00 pm at Church of the Highlands, Riverchase Campus, 9013 Helena Road, Pelham, Alabama, with Pastor Keith Lindsey officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Shades Mountain Christian School, 2290 Old Tyler Road, Hoover, AL 35226, or Church of the Highlands, Attention: Accounting, 4700 Highlands Way, Birmingham, AL 35210, for Israel Short Term Mission Scholarship, in honor of Tony Wood.
Celebration of Life
2:00 PM ,Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Highlands, Riverchase Campus
9013 Helena Road Pelham, AL, Shelby 35124