Robert "Robbie" Wood

Jonesville – Robert “Robbie” Wood, Jr., 68, passed away March 22, 2026 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. Robbie was born September 15, 1957 in Yadkin County to the late Robert Wood, Sr. and Gerry Ashley Wood.

He was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church in Boonville. Robbie loved racing and working at the racetrack with his father and members of his family. He retired from the Town of Yadkinville after 30 years and then worked for Jeffery Smith Farms. Robbie had a big heart and was a friend to many.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Archie Dean Wood, Darryl Cletus Wood; niece, Kimberly Wood; grandparents, Archie and Mayme Wood, Mary Nelson; uncle, Danny Ashley; aunts, Kay Williams, Janet Longworth; and stepmother, Sherry Wood.

He is survived by his sister, Joy Vierra; nephews, Levi Chase Wood, Dale Jester; nieces, Joann Norman, Deana Wood; aunts, Brenda Hardy, Peggy Isaacs, Carol Wood Spry; uncles, Billy Ashley, Don Wood, Dennis Wood; special friends, Charles Stanley, Sherry Phillips; little buddy, “Roxie Girl”; and other cousins and family members.

His memorial service will be held 3:00 PM Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Gentry Family Chapel in Yadkinville by the Rev. Chris Benfield.

The family sends appreciation and much love to his special neighbors Sherry and Sandy Randleman. Memorials can be made to Shady Grove Baptist Church, 3808 Center Road, Boonville, NC 27011. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Wood family.