David Bruce Wood, Jr

David Bruce Wood, Jr., 20, of Dawsonville passed away Thursday January 2, 2014.

Born August 2, 1993 in Atlanta, he moved to Dawson County from Forsyth County in 2005. A 2011 graduate of Dawson County High School, he was attending ITT Technical Institute where he was studying Draft Design. David was active in Boy Scouts, soccer, baseball and his passion, wrestling. David wrestled in middle school, high school and with USA Wrestling, winning many awards and taking first place in multiple tournaments. In addition to spending time with his family and many friends, David enjoyed hiking, camping, water sports, fishing, and was a member of Grace Chapel Church of Christ in Cumming. David had a positive touch on many lives and his smile, bright eyes and quick wit will be missed by so many. He was preceded in death by his father, David Bruce Wood, Sr. and grandmother, Ethelyn Brantley.

Surviving are his son, Carter Wood; parents, Ethelyn and Rusty Geiger; sister, Camryn Geiger; grandparents, Homer and Pat Wood, Ernest and JB Brantley, June Geiger; aunts, Wanda, Teresa, Patty, Diana, Christine, Cheri; uncles, Kevin, Scott, Eric, Monty; as well as many cousins and other extended family members.

Funeral services will be held Saturday January 18, 2014 at 1 o'clock at the First Baptist Church of Dawsonville. Mr. Ray Turner and Rev. matt Pritchett will officiate.

The family will receive friends Friday from 6 until 9 at the funeral home.

Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.

Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.