Douglas Ray Wood

November 21, 1944 - September 18, 2025

Douglas Ray Wood, 80 of  Altavista, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025 at  Autumn Care of Altavista. He was born on Tuesday, November 21, 1944 in Bedford County, a son of the late John Edward Wood, Sr. and Irma Melissa Roberts Wood.  He was also preceded in death by his sister, Jacqueline Rhymes & brothers, Ralph Owen Wood, Bryan Vernon Wood, Larry Eugene Wood, John E. Wood, Jr.  

He retired from the U. S. Air Force as a Radar Technician.  He liked old cars. 

He is survived by his sister, Gloria Wood Sloss and numerous nieces & nephews.  

Services will be private.  Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.