St.
Clair County Obits
JOHN OLLIE WOOD
Kansas City Star
28 September 2007
Mr. John O. Wood, 79, of Collins, Mo., formerly of Kansas City, Mo.,
passed away on September 27, 2007. Services at 2 p.m. Saturday,
September 29, at the First Baptist Church in Osceola. Burial in
Osceola Cemetery. Visitation from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the
church. (Arr.: Sheldon-Goodrich, 417-646-8135)
St. Clair County Courier
5 October 2007
John Ollie Wood was born February 22, 1928, in Rosedale, Kan., to
Elmer S. and Daisy Ehrhardt Wood and departed this life September 27,
2007, in Osceola, after an eight-month battle with cancer.
John lived in Osceola from age two until 1946 when he was united in
marriage to Orvella Carriker and they moved to Kansas City. This union
of 61 beautiful years was blessed with three children, their late
daughter Kay Rodabaugh of Lowry City, two sons, Steven M. Wood and
wife Peggy of Grain Valley, and Robin J. Wood and wife Patti of
Collins, 12 grandchildren, Terry Rodabaugh, Pam Bartz, Joe Wathen,
Mary Bedsworth, Diane Champ, Tonya Ramel, Stefanie Kaylor, Chrissy
Morrison, Adam Wood, Jessie Whitlock, Dustin Silvers, Mario Guerrero,
and 25 great-grandchildren.
John was the ever mischievous child who delighted in pestering his
three sisters, Pauline Riley, Mary Cauthon, and Betty Ballou and one
brother Elmer Wood, Jr. This continued well into their adulthood.
While living in the Kansas City area, John worked 15 years for the
railroad and then became a self-employed contract hauler until he
retired in 1976. At that time John and Orvella returned to make their
home in the rural Osceola area that they loved so much.
John loved life in so many ways whether spending time outdoors hunting
and fishing, working in his flower and vegetable gardens, or enjoying
countless hours with his faitful 4-legged companion, Bill. He and
Orvella were well known throughout the area for their love of
auctions, antiques, and their companionship together. You seldom saw
one without the other.
A wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother and son, John showed
his love to his family in many ways. He valued the time spent with
them and was always full of laughter, smiles, and songs. He was famous
for his humorous expressions, twinkling blue eyes, and opinionated
thoughts.
Preceding him in death were his father and mother, brother Junior
Wood, sister Mary Cauthon, and daughter, Kay Rodabaugh.
Left to mourn deeply inclue his wife, Orvella, sons Steven and Robin,
daughters-in-law, Peggy and Patti, 12 grandchildren, 25
great-grandchildren, two sisters, Paulline Riley and Betty Ballou, and
a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Though gone from our presence John will forever be in our hearts and
minds.
Services were Saturday, Sept. 29, at the First Baptist Church of
Osceola with Reverend Scott Hill and Reverend James Coleman
officiating.
Muscial selections were "Beulah Land", "Unclouded Day" and "Amazing
Grace".
Casketbearers were Mario Guerrero, Dale Ballou, Terry Rodabaugh,
Dustin Silvers, Adam Wood and Joseph Wathen.
Honorary casketbearers were Johnnie Anderson, Rex Phillips, Mark
Cauthon, Ernest Wood and Lynn Rodabaugh.
Interment was in the Osceola Cemetery under the direction of
Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola.
