of Batesville, AR
July 27, 1947 - January 29, 2024
Ivan L. Wood, 76, of Batesville passed away Monday, January 29, 2024.
He was born July 27, 1947 in Batesville to Finis and Opal (Pitts) Wood.
Ivan was a member of the Ruddell Hill Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School and sang in the choir. He graduated from Batesville High School in 1965. He then went on to continue his education at Pines Vocational Technical School in Pine Bluff centering in electronics. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and served during the Vietnam War. He worked with Heasley's Furniture and did T.V. and radio repair and also worked at Clinic Drug doing deliveries. He owned and operated Wood T.V. for 47 years. He loved his kids and grandchildren and helping others. He enjoyed golfing, playing guitar, coaching youth baseball, and watching his grandkids play sports, and he also enjoyed raising his tomatoes and giving them away. He was also an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan.
Survivors include his wife, whom he married July 6, 1968, Brenda Allender Wood of the home; three sons, Shane Wood (Crystal) of Batesville, Scott Wood (Kristy) of Almond, Tyler Wood of Batesville; one brother, Bobby Wood (Belinda) of Bella Vista; four grandchildren, Celsey Hammonds (Chandler), Caeley Wood, Grayson Wood, Harper Wood, and several nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
Ivan is preceded in death by his parents.
Pallbearers are Chris LaFera, Adam LaFera, Brady Allender, Blake Allender, Brad Allender, Chandler Hammonds, Caleb Blakley, Eric Wood, and Grayson Wood. Honorary pallbearers are Butch Jackson, Bobby Davis, Robert Cuzzort, Larry Price, Ronnie Sweet, and Lance Hall.
Funeral services will begin at 3:00pm Friday, February 2, 2024 at the Ruddell Hill Baptist Church with Tyler Bramlett and Alan Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, February 1, 2024 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm at the Roller-Crouch Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made in his name to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675 or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Foundation, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN, 38105, or to Ruddell Hill Building Fund, 805 Bethesda Rd, Batesville, AR 72501.
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59 Condolence(s)
Shane Wood
Sunday, September 22, 2024
Sure do
miss you Dad !!!!
Louise Keene Hooper
Saturday, February 3, 2024
Brenda and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember our BHS days. Then Ivan fixing our TV. Also, you all being my customers at Carpet Corner. May God bless you and my prayers are with you.
Kathy Varnell
Friday, February 2, 2024
Sorry to hear of Ivan’s passing. My prayers and heart felt thoughts are with you Brenda and family.
KAREN AND GARY CURBO
Friday, February 2, 2024
BRENDA,
KAREN AND I APPRECIATE SO MUCH YOU CALLING US WITH THE SAD NEWS ABOUT IVAN. YOU AND IVAN HAVE BEEN SPECIAL FRIENDS OF OURS FOR OVER 50 YEARS, SINCE WE SERVED IN THE USAF. WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THOSE "GREAT TIMES" LONG AGO. WE WILL NEVER FORGET THEM. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS.
KAREN AND GARY
Todd, Resa and Stephanie Bolin
Thursday, February 1, 2024
He was such a sweet man that loved his family. We always enjoyed seeing his family out eating because you could see quality time, they shared. Prayers
Wade Seaton
Thursday, February 1, 2024
I’m so sorry for the Woods family’s great loss. Ivan was one of the nicest men I’ve ever met. The Seaton’s will be praying for your whole family.
Wesley Brooks
Thursday, February 1, 2024
I am saddened of the loss of a good friend. He was like family.
Prayers to the family.
Jimmy Crafton
Thursday, February 1, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. Ivan was a wonderful man. He was my first baseball coach and I couldn’t count the hours he spent in the yard playing ball with us. He was a big influence on how I raised my own boys. My heart and prayers are with y’all.
Jim and Elizabeth Derrington
Thursday, February 1, 2024
We're so saddened to hear of his passing. He was a good man, and a good friend.
Jim and Ruth Busby
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Brenda, you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. May God grant you comfort during this time of loss!
Harold perrin
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Brenda our prayers and thoughts will be with you and your family. Ivan and I play a lot of music together and were dear friends in school. If Susan and I can do anything for you and your family please let us know. May God comfort you and your family during this time.
David Calvin Coker
Thursday, February 1, 2024
I’m so sad for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God wrap his arms around each of you during this time. Ivan was a good person and always took the time to talk with Debbie and me.
David Patch SGT USAF 1968_1972
Thursday, February 1, 2024
I was heartbroken to learn of Ivan`s passing. I served with him overseas 1969--1970, and i loved him like a brother. he was the best man i've ever known ,and we had a reunion scheduled for this summer. i will forever regret not being able to make it happen now. he loved his family, his friends , and his church. my heart goes out to his family, because he was a man that was easy to love. farewell my brother ,
Kathy and Brant Handford
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Brenda, we are so sorry for your loss. Condolences to the whole family. My dad was just talking about Ivan always coming to the hospital to drink coffee with them. He will me missed
Linda Jobe
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Dear Wood Family, I am so sorry for your loss. The days ahead will be very hard....only Our Lord can Comfort, as we know. Praying for all of you that HE will Hold you in HIS Mighty Loving Care.
Jan Daniel
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Brenda and families, so sorry to hear about your loss. Ivan was a good man. Sending thoughts and prayers. Jan Daniel.
Edward Driver
Thursday, February 1, 2024
So sorry for the families loss. Mr. Wood was such a good person. Shane, Scott, and Tyler Your Dad was one of the good ones. Please call on me if you need anything. prayers and God Bless.
Kay Southerland
Thursday, February 1, 2024
I’ve known Ivan for many years—remembering the times, years ago, at Wood TV, when TVs could actually be fixed-he was awesome. What a wonderful Christian man who was a positive influence on his family and so many! It’s a great loss. God be with you all.
Ron Trusty
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Hate to lose another great guy. So few left. Prayers to all his friends and loved ones who will be missing this good man. RIP Ivan save me a seat in the jam session in heaven.
David Fulbright
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Condolences to the family Ivan was a great inspiration to all.
Laura Martin
Thursday, February 1, 2024
I'm so sorry for your loss. Ivan was such a great person. He will be missed. Praying for you all during this difficult time.
Laura
Ron Howard
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Lean on God and He will bring you thro this time sorrow. Ivan and I go back to School days played a lot of music together back then and Brenda you were there with us. I pray for your Family that God will comfort you all.
Bobby Dugger
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Prayers for you guys, known all of you for many years and Ivan was a great customer and I consider all of you like family. Heaven has gained a very good man.
Malcolm & Nancy Pollard
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Brenda and Family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mickey and Sue Lewis
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Prayers for family and friends.
Brenda Aydelotte
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God wrap his loving arms around each of you . Ivan was a good man. ??
Linda Crosser Everett
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Brenda ,so sorry to hear of Ivans passing. He was such a nice man and a great Westsider, I remember well our times at BHS! My the Lord give comfort to you, your children and grandchildren<
Jennifer Sanchez
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
I’m so sorry for your loss. Much love and prayers for the whole family as he will greatly be missed.
margie boyett
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
So sorry for your loss. prayers for all the family
Paul/Sharon Strecker
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Brenda and boys,
We are so very sorry for your loss. We thought a lot of Ivan and always enjoyed talking to him at DQ and sporting events. Know that God will help you thru these sorrowful days and will guide you the rest of your lives and know you will be with him again. We love you all, and our thoughts and prayers are with you????????
Paul and Sharon
Martha Sue Grummer
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
We are so saddened for the loss of Ivan. He was such a good and kind man. Our prayers go out to his family who are feeling such a huge void. With love, Suzy and Eddie.
Zac and Lesley Nottle
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Your family continues to be in our thoughts and prayers today and in the weeks and months to come. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Debbie woods
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Ivan was so kind to my dad all those years he worked in TV repair. They would trade tubes and talk about how to repair different models , since my dad did the same thing. His name was Oland Gower - I always thought a lot of him and know him to be kind , respectful and considerate. He will be missed. Prayers for you and your family.
Paul/Sharon Strecker
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Brenda and boys,
We are so very sorry for your loss. We thought a lot of Ivan and always enjoyed talking to him at DQ and sporting events. Know that God will help you thru these sorrowful days and will guide you the rest of your lives and know you will be with him again. We love you all, and our thoughts and prayers are with you????????
Paul and Sharon
Larry & Joy Johnson
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Brenda we are so sorry for your loss. We will keep your family in our prayers.
Paul/Sharon Strecker
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Brenda and boys,
We are so very sorry for your loss. We thought a lot of Ivan and always enjoyed talking to him at DQ and sporting events. Know that God will help you thru these sorrowful days and will guide you the rest of your lives and know you will be with him again. We love you all, and our thoughts and prayers are with you????????
Paul and Sharon
Theresa Tomlinson
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Please know that each of you will be in our thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy, Jeff and Theresa Tomlinson
Randy and Susan Williams
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Thankful for the life he lived, and the example for others to strive. So blessed to have known him. Prayers that God comfort the whole family during this time of transition.
Ludie Pilgrim
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Brenda I’m so very sorry for your loss. Ivan was such a fine man.
Dee Ann Cole
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
To the family, I am so sorry for your loss. I was glad I was able to connect with all of you through Facebook. My prayers are with you all.
Diane McClure
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
So very sorry for your great loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Brenda, and all your family. May God give you comfort, strength, courage and His peace.
Lynn and Lana McCarty
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Ms. Brenda and family, we are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for your family.
Charles and Phyllis Thomison /family
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
So sorry for your loss . Prayers for your family !
Gaye Yates
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go through this difficult time. May God give you a peace and comfort in the days ahead. Love to you all.
Sandra Rowlett
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers for each of you. Heaven gained an Angel.
Rex Brightwell
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Prayers too you all!!!!
Ruth Kent-Cook
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
I was sorry to hear of Ivan's passing. I have many fond memories of our time in high school. Sending prayers to the family.
Ruth Kent-Cook
Pam and Don Stewart
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Praying for Brenda and the family. Ivan was a sweet man and loved serving his country.
Johnnie Hamilton
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Brenda & Family so sad to hear of Ivan's passing. Sure thought a lot of Ivan, definitely a good man that will be missed. Prayers for comfort and peace to all the family during this difficult time.
Ina Provence
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
My dearest friends ...... I am so so sorry for the loss of this dear man !!! He was a great guy !!! Prayers for Brenda, and all the family now and days to come !!!
Betty Burge Cockrill
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
My thoughts and prayers are with each of your families. I pray our Heavenly Father holds each of you in His loving arms and gives you strength and a peace that only He can give.
Winkle Family
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Prayers for the family
Vaughn Blue
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for Brenda & family.
Deborah Anderson
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
So sorry for your loss, my deepest sympathies to everyone.
Jan Burrow Qualls
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Sending my thoughts & prayers to all of you... He was a good man and always so nice to me...
Toni Huss
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
So sorry to hear of Ivan’s passing . May our Lord be with all of you as you go through this difficult time . Love , Toni Huss
Bobby and Belinda Wood
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Prayers for all the family to find comfort in the Lord.
Roy & Carolyn Pitts
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
In loving memory of an outstanding man, Nephew, husband, father, patriot and unashamed follower of Christ. We will miss you until we see you again.
Roy and Carolyn Pitts
Larry Allgood
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
I was both shocked and saddened to read of Ivan's passing. Growing up on Westside and being in the same grade as his brother (Bobby), I can't remember I time I didn't know Ivan and the whole family.
It's my prayer that Brenda, Bobby and the whole extended family find peace in our Lord Jesus Christ knowing that we'll all see Ivan again.