of Batesville, AR
November 20, 1976 - July 27, 2015
Jody Wood, 38, of Batesville, died Monday, July 27, 2015.
He was born in Batesville, AR on November 20, 1976 and was the son of Michael and Fran (Kessinger) Wood.
He graduated from Cushman High School. Jody was very out-going and very well-liked by many. He was a Cubs baseball fan, and liked coaching youth baseball/softball summer programs. He enjoyed all outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing, especially bass fishing. Always happy and willing to help people, he mostly enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a Christian.
Survivors include his parents, Michael and Fran Wood of Batesville; his grandfathers, Boyce Wood of Cushman, and Jim Kessinger of Bethesda; an uncle, James Kessinger also of Bethesda; aunts, Louise Roberts and her husband, Tom; Peggy Holt, all of Bethesda; Karen Cowden and her husband, Alan; and Becky Wood, all of Cushman; and many cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Lavon Wood, and Bernice Kessinger; a brother, Brandon Wood; an uncle, Larry Wood; and an aunt, Anita Paige.
Pallbearers will be Jesse Wood, Patrick Roberts, Billy Jones, Michael Dale, Chuck Boyett, and Dustin Sanders. Honorary pallbearers are Jeremy Fulbright, Vihn Nguyen, Justin McClain, Anthony Cowden, and Bobby Jones.
A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2015, at Cushman Assembly of God with Bro. Carl Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow at Lee's Chapel Cemetery in Sandtown under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.
Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the church prior to the service.
This is the first time I've been able to accept that I'm never going to see Jody again,so I'll never get to apologize for the bad choices I made in our marriage.i so want you to know jody that I truly loved you but I was selfish and stupid and never consider your feeling ,nor who you really were or what you might want but today after a long prison stay I'm a different person and I hope you forgive me as the tears roll down my face I know your say yes I forgive you and wipe my tears.i will miss you forever.mike and fran I hope ya'll forgive me too. God wrap your arms around them each day and let them know that their lose was not for nothing. Amen
Joe, he was my Dad for five years. I remember the last time I saw him, how I cried for hours. But never in front of him. I wish I had let him see how much I hurt, watching yet another father walk out the door. Maybe he would have talked to me. Fran and Mike, you were my grandparents, and I'll never forget how good you were to me. I feel at a loss for words at how much my heart peels for both of you. I can't forget the heavy metal education, or the years he coached me to be a better softball player. I'll never be called 'sis' again. I feel like I've grieved for years, and I'll never stop.
We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Fran and Mike,
I am so sorry for your loss. Jody was a great person and loved by many. If there is anything that I can do please call me. I love you both and am so sorry. Bless his heart
I am truly sorry for your Lost. My heart is so heavy. . I hope you guys find peace threw God. . My prayers are with ya..
Mike & Fran, we are so very sorry for the loss of Jodie. We are praying for you. He is missed.
We are so sorry for your loss. We are sending prayers your way. May God's grace wrap around you in your time of grief. Bless you all.
Doug & Judy Ferrell
Fran and Mike, I love you both so much and I'm so sorry. I pray that God will bring you both some peace in this sadness. I really thought so much of Jody and he will be truly missed by so many. Just know I'm thinking of you both and you will continue to be in my prayers.
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Will keep y'all in my prayers.
My thoughts are with you Fran and Mike
I'm so very sorry for your loss, Jody will be truly missed. I'm praying for all of you during this sad time.
Fran, I am so so sorry. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mike, Fran & Family,
Praying for you and your family, that the Lord will give you comfort during this difficult time.
Mike and Fran, ...I surely don't know what to say. I can't imagine what you are going through. Jody was a special kind of person, someone I am proud to have known.
I miss the days of playing baseball at Cushman school with him, he knew the game quite well.
My condolences to you both.
Prayers for ALL FAMILY AND FRIENDS.... Mike and Fran so so sorry for your loss. Jody you will be missed... 🙠RIP
Fran and Mike,
Dino and I were very sorry to hear about the loss of your son. Our hearts go out to you and we will keep you in our prayers during this very difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
So sorry for your lost prayers for you & family
Sorry about your lost, will be praying for you'll and for comfort may God bless you'll.
Mike and Fran I am so sorry, my prayers are with you and you family.
So sorry for your loss,prayers for your family
Sorry for your lose
Im so sorry for your loss...you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers
Mike, Fran, and Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Peace, Love, and Prayers
I'm am so sadden by this news. He was a dear friend and will be missed greatly. The world is a lesser place without him in it.
I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mike and Fran i am so sorry for your loss you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie Tate
My prayers go out to the Wood family. Jodi was and still is a great wonderful friend to me. He'd do anything for me and not just me, he would for anyone else if he was able to. I'll miss my fishing and lunch partner everyday at work. I'll also miss the card playing and playing the Wii with you bud. I still have your remote and it'll never be or get used again. The Cd's I have I'll play them loud and proud as you would. I'll also miss the ball playing with you and your knowledge of everything. I'll miss ya bud "JWoo" I'll never be called "Clarence" again. Lunch hasn't or isn't ever gonna be the same. My condolences go out to Mike and Fran his parents. Two awesome wonderful people as he was. Love you bud and will be missed by several family and friends including me "Clarence "ðŸ™ðŸ˜¢
Fran and mike my thoughts and prayers are with you . He yeas a great friend and all around great guy I will miss him dearly RIP Jody I will always keep you in my heart
I had a lot of fun growing up around Jody,many good times playing baseball or just riding through town.He will be greatly missed by many.Rest in Peace Brother.
Jody touch many young men's lives coaching baseball, my son's included. I enjoyed learning how to keep books for him during the years of Cushman Ball. I'm sure we made each other mad and we had several laughs.
RIP Jody. My thoughts are with all the friends and family during this time.
Prayers for all sorry to hear about your lose my God wrap you in his loving arms. Love from Raymond Howard.
We are praying for family and friends. Jody was a great person and friend, he will truly be missed.
Mike and Fran, I am so sorry for your loss. Fran you have always been a very strong and caring person, in my time of need you were there to help and I'm very grateful for you. There were always good things to say about Jody, he had a heart of gold. When he coached both of my boys and they both looked up to him on the field or off the field. Jody was such an inspiration for everyone. I know I live far away but just remember I will always be there for you. God Bless. You and Mike are in my prayers. One day we will get to see our sons up in heaven. RIP Jody Wood
Our prayers are with you during this extremely difficult time.
All our love to Mike & Fran. Jody was an amazing person and a great friend who will be missed. His outgoing personality and love for his family and friends will never be forgotten.
Very proud to call him a friend !!! Was a great man and the world will surely miss his presence !! Sorry for your loss no words can express my heart goes out to each and everyone that he touched their heart as he did mine
You will forever be missed an loved by so many. Ill always be greatful you was a part of my life.
I'm so very sorry for your family loss I hope time will heal some of your pain please take care of each other, and again I'm so very sorry.
So sorry for your loss! Didn't know Jody but I've known u Michael. My heart goes out to your family! My thoughts & prayers are with u!
We are so very sorry for your loss. We did not know Jody well but what we do know is that he was kind and always helpful. I know he will be greatly missed. May our loving Father comfort you. Praying for your family.
Mike & Fran, So sorry for your loss, My thought & Prayers are with you.
Jody was always so nice to me. Of course you would expect him to be nice because he was dating my mom. But, he went beyond that. He was so nice to me and any of the others kids he was around. This past mouth has been one of the best I have had in almost 2 years. He would take us on group dates, rent movies for us, and do everything in his power to make us feel at home. When I would ask him to do something (like turn up the tv), he would say, "You're killing me kid." I just loved that. Jody was a good guy. I already miss him so much.
So sorry for your loss! You all are in my prayers!
Mike and Fran I am so sorry for you guys loss love you both and praying for you guys
I have no words to express how sorry I am for the loss of this perfect gentlemen. As a mother I am devestated for you Mike and Fran as well as Jody's aunts and cousins. I got a glimpse of what I have been missing my whole life. All I can say is I am praying for everyone and heartbroken and feeling selfish that I wont get any more days with him. Sending all my love to you all. I consider myself blessed to have such an amazing friend/boyfriend and I can bet anything he is smiling from heaven and will spread his wings and be our angel forever!
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family. Jody was a great friend and Hell of a fishing buddy. I experienced my first hunting trip with Jody. We shared a love for the Cubs. Sorry we are unable to attend but our thoughts and prayers will be with your family. Jody will always be in our hearts. Vinh and Jamie
We are so sorry for your lose. There just aren't any words to say how horrible this has to be for you. Prayers for you and all of your family. If there is anything we can do please let us know. Our thoughts are with you.
Wayne and Lura Wade
We are so very truly sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to your family. Jody was a extraordinary man and a great friend. He will be missed.
Praying for you all during this time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you both. May God keep you during this difficult time. God bless you and your families.
Mike & Fran, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike, Fran... No words can I leave to make this better. Just know I'm praying for you both. I love you both and if I could do something for you just let me know.
Condolences to the Wood family. May Jehovah the "God of Comfort" bring you comfort and peace at this difficult time (2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4). Your family are in our prayers.