Wayne Carl Wood formerly of Aberdeen passed away at his residence at Oakcrest Village on November 26, 2024. He was 84.

Born in Elkton, MD on May 3, 1940, he was the son of the late Frank and Mildred (Nickle) Wood.

An electrician by trade, Mr. Wood was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 24. He was sworn in to the Local 24 in 1961, its inaugural year, and received his 60 year pin for consecutive service in September 2021. Among his many projects were the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel, Bethlehem Steel, the Baltimore Light Rail, and the fiber optic line between BWI and Hunt Valley. He was an avid golfer, bridge player, and contributor to community service. He was a former member of the Swan Creek Country Club, the Havre de Grace Elks, and served as president of the Aberdeen Jaycees.

He is survived by his wife Barbara (Carty) Wood; his daughters, Lynne Sutton and her husband Richard of Severna Park, MD, Susan Wood and her husband Patrick Burrows of Bethesda, MD, and Amy Wood and her husband David Jones also of Bethesda, MD; His stepchildren Clay Chandler and his wife Barbara; Krista Chandler-Musial and her husband Joseph; 11 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and his siblings, Kenneth Wood of Perryville and Betty Wood Page of North East. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two siblings, Rodney Wood, Doris Bulette and stepson, Bruce Chandler.

A visitation will be on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 from 10-11am at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral home where a celebration of his life will begin at 11:00am. Interment will be at Baker Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17 Chicago, IL 60601.

Wayne C. Wood

May 03, 1940 - November 26, 2024

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