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Elim Baptist Church
2359 Moufit Auburn Street
Augifsta, GA 30904
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C.D. Roberts, Senior Pastor - Officiating
Isaac C. L Wood was born on February 7, 1944, to the late Isaac Wood and Elsie Johnson Wood in
Richmond, VA. His father passed when Isaac was five years. Isaac was raised by his mother Elsie with
help from his grandfather, aunts and uncles in Ameila County and Charlottesville, VA. As he grew into
adolescence, Isaac was affectionately called Stick within the community. Isaac was preceded in death by
two devoted first cousins, Fetus Jackson, Charlottesville, VA and Ardel A.C. Johnson, Jetersville, VA .
Isaac served his country by joining the United States Army on June 28, 1962. He completed military
assignments in Korea, Indochina, Presidio of Monterey, CA, Fort Monmouth, NJ, Panama Canal Zone,
Fort Gordon, GA, and Mannheim, Germany. One of his most memorable military assignments was
serving on the security communications team during the Ronald Regan Presidential Campaign in the
80s. It was in the United States Army Ike developed a strong comradery with other servicemen that he
kept in touch with throughout the years. During his 20 year military career, Isaac was awarded several
decorations, medals and badges including:
National Defense Medal
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Basic Missileman Badge
Good Conduct Medal
Sharpshooter (Rifle)
Army Commendation Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon
NCO Professional Development Ribbon
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Meritorious Service Medal
After retiring from the military, Isaac earned a Bachelor of Science at Paine College, Augusta, GA. Isaac
continued his technical career working for DuPont / Westinghouse for 20 plus years at the Savannah River
Site in South Carolina.
In January 1966, Isaac was transferred to Fort Gordon, GA.
He told his Aunt Helen Fuller that he wanted to meet a
nice young lady. Well as the story goes, Mrs. Fuller then
called Bertha Jones and asked could she bring Isaac over to
meet Audrey. As was customary, young ladies entertained
their guests in the living room while parents and other
adults held conversation in another room of the house.
Only laughter could be heard from the living room (the
name Isaac means he laughs). Needless to say, the two
of them hit it off and were married six weeks later March
1966 at her parents home on Earl Street. To this union,
two children were born - Isaac Xavier and Tiffany. Isaac
and Audrey recently celebrated 48 years of marriage.
At an early age Isaac accepted Christ at Zion Hill Presbyterian Church in Ameila County, VA. He later
joined Elim Baptist Church and was baptized by the late Reverend R. L. Boyd. Throughout the years, Isaac
served in the church choir and in leadership roles on the Trustee, Youth, Sunday School and Deacons
Ministries.
When it comes to music, Isaac sung in the school chorus and
played the saxophone in the school band at Russell Grove
High School, Ameila County, Virginia. He enjoyed playing
the piano and shared his music often with family and friends.
Isaac has been described as a gentle man with a big deep voice.
He also shared his musical gifts singing in the bass section of
the Augusta Chorale for many years.
Isaac leaves
to cherish his
memory: a
devoted wife,
Dr. Audrey
Jones Wood; one son, Isaac Xavier Wood of Nashville,
TN; one daughter, Tiffany Wood of College Park, GA; an
aunt, Helen Fuller; a mother-in-law, Bertha K. Jones; and
brother-in law, Willie Boykin Jones of Augusta, GA.
Being that Isaac was an only child, he nurtured and
maintained sibling like family ties with his first cousins. His surviving paternal first cousins are Evelyn
Jackson Watkins and Elizabeth Jackson Wynter. His maternal surviving first cousins are Yvette Fuller
Merriweather, Erious Ralph Johnson Sr., James Jimmie Johnson, Marion Cookie Rivers, Joseph Joe
Boy Johnson and Catherine Johnson.
Additionally, Isaac is survived by: one niece, Dr. Judith Judy Jones, Augusta, GA; one nephew, Boykin
Broderick (Tanya) Jones and a host of other cousins, church family, neighbors and friends.
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Pastor Jarvis Ellis, Presiding
Great Faith Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, Milwaukee, WI
C. D. Roberts, Officiating,
Senior Pastor Elim Baptist Church, Augusta, GA
Processional...........................................Deacon Emeritus Ellis M. Johnson, Organist
Prayer........................................................................Pastor Jerry Poole
Rock of Ages C.M.E. Church
Selection.............................................................Elim Baptist Church Choir
and Members of The Augusta Chorale
Guide My Feet
Scriptures
Old Testament
(Psalm 23) The Lord is My Shepherd
. Pastor Anthony Broadwater
Pierce Grove Baptist Church
New Testament
(John 10:1-9) Finding Safe Pasture
Reverend Charles Sanders
Elim Baptist Church
Congregational Hymn #355 ....................................................Lead Me, Guide Me
Reflections (Three Minutes) f1 dy-M' 14^4^0 ^
Military Friend and Colleague........................................ BFC Thomas M. Sutton
US Army Retired, Phoenix, AZ
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions......................................Mrs. Lessie D. Price
Councilwoman, Aiken, SC
Charlie Norwood, VA - Uptown Division......................................MSG Joe Scott
Recreational Therapist
US Army Retired, Augusta, GA
Charlie Norwood, VA - Uptown Division
................Mrs. Kimberly Butler
Speech Pathologist, North Augusta, SC
Musical Tribute
W. Lynwood Holmes
VIDEO PRESENTATION
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Deacons Ministry Tribute
Acknowledgements
Resolutions.....
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.... Deacons of Elim Baptist Church
Latimer Stokes, Past Chairman
Johnnie Williams, Chairman
Juliana Merriweather Hall, Cousin
How Great Thou Art
.. The Augusta Chorale
Elim Baptist Church
Mrs. Melaine Freeman
Elim Baptist Church
The Eulogy
C. Dewayne Roberts, Senior Pastor
Recessional
...........................................Elim Baptist Church Choir
and The Augusta Chorale
Eternal Father, Strong to Save
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And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called
according to his purpose. - Romans 8:28
I never counted on falling in love in January of 1966. I thought that
I would just meet someone new who was staying with his aunt while
stationed at Ft. Gordon military base. The moment we were introduced,
Isaac captured my heart, my spirit and my soul. At that point everything
moved swiftly and with a purpose. On March 12, 1966, Isaac and I were
married. His spirit possessed compassion, love, humbleness, honesty,
dependability and a spiritual countenance which formed the foundation
for a joyous union that spanned 48 years and that will joyfully sustain
me through eternity.
Isaac was a blessing sent to me from God. Although I had known Isaac
only for a short while, I trusted him and it seemed like we had known
each other all of our lives. Living with Isaac was easy. Nothing about him stressed or concerned me. Our
relationship was pure bliss. When I traveled with Isaac, miles across the world, to Panama, Germany, other
European and South American places, I was completely at peace, happy and trusting. I feared nothing and
homesick was no where in my spirit. As long as I was with Isaac, nothing was an obstacle and everything
was counted as joy. I felt safe, protected and never wanted for anything. Isaac supported and stood with
me in all I attempted to do. Im grateful. Isaac was a wonderful husband.
Our children, Xavier and Tiffany were blessed to have Isaac as their father. He loved them and provided the
perfect role model for Father, man of the house and head of the household. Isaac nurtured our children
through daily living in a loving, responsible and Christian environment. Our children looked forwarded
to coming home from school each day and sitting to the table for the evening meal with their father and
their mother. Our children were raised to love, respect, enjoy and appreciate traditional family values.
Isaac set the pace for love, respect, fellowship, compassion, humbleness, generosity and responsibility
in building and maintaining a good home environment for
our family. One of his greatest joys was providing a college
education for both of our children. Because of their father,
our children were never shackled with the re-payment of
college loans. Our children truly loved and respected their
father. Because of their father s teachings, our children were
obedient to Gods command Honor thy Father and thy
Mother. Isaacs spirit will remain in my heart forever.
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Elim Youth and Ushers Ministry
Perhaps you whispered a prayer, called, gave money, sent a flower or a card of concern or
even stopped by to visit, sat with Isaac to keep him company.
Whatever your part, we extend our profound appreciation
to each of you for helping us during this season in our lives.
Charlie Norwood Veterans Administration Medical Center - Uptown Division
Staff of Community Living Center Independence Point Unit 3C
Recreation, Speech and Music Therapy
Neighbors of Summerville Retreat
Deacon Ellis Johnson and Mrs. Ann N. Johnson
Mr. Philip Blumenfield and Dr. Lucy Marion
Dr. Sandra P. Tho
Elim Baptist Church Family
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