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James Anthony Wood

Obituary Date: Saturday, April 11, 2020

James A. Wood, age 60, passed away at his home in Clarkesville on Saturday, April 11, 2020 after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer.

Son of the late Billy and Becky Wood, James was born in Gainesville, Georgia on April 3, 1960. During his childhood the family relocated to Hilton Head Island, and in 1978 James was graduated from McCracken Sr. High School in Bluffton, South Carolina.

James married the love of his life, Deena McKenzie, in 1985. They began raising their three beautiful children in Hardeeville, South Carolina, then moved to Cleveland, Georgia in 1995. James spent the majority of his career in the appliance business and was owner of the Appliance Center in Cleveland.

Above all else, James was a man who knew love and chose to live it out. He loved by serving - his Lord Jesus Christ, his family, his friends, his neighbors - and gave without thought of return. James had a gentle, humble spirit; a grin that would warm your heart; and a playful sense of humor. He was husband, father, Baba, brother, and friend. We miss him, but we know where he is. And because of Jesus, we know we'll see him again.

James is survived by his wife, Deena McKenzie Wood; three children: daughter Whitney Pass, daughter Christine Ross (and husband Jonathan), son Anthony Wood (and wife KC); five granddaughters: Ava, Reaghan, Lily, and Adelynn Pass, and Mikayla Wood; two brothers, Mark Wood (and wife Gyni), Charles Wood (and wife Katrina).

A private memorial service and Interment will take place at Yonah View Memorial Gardens. Pastor Jeremy Cullum from Everyday Church will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to pancan.org.

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