E(Mkafui% the cutd (SefWice (Jjf&jaac S- cSi ^l/Joad > February 7, 1944 - May 21, 2014 V wt. Tuesday, May 27, 2014 11:00 AM * Elim Baptist Church 2359 Moufit Auburn Street Augifsta, GA 30904 W ' , * 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. e/wlce 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 h/Mfj Deacons Ministry Tribute Acknowledgements Resolutions..... Solo .... 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 4C MJ: p JK;.. t i P (J^fdefun&d Westover Memorial Park 2601 Wheeler Road Augusta, GA 30904 Elim Baptist Church Fellowship Hall 'fjCWiC 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. United States Army rn>i 1 Sarfrato Mayor Joor Tomat Gamrt Uiui del Kjrrrito dr Cualrmala, n *1 trr.rr craduade Porte Air era drl t:jrr< lie dr Braeil M Career I far r! eteder principal re U rrrrateata dr (radaarien > InmMrn rt molrurter I ao I lade drl Itepertamrelr, dr l emaade y toted., Ma>er dr la Cor aria Tembirn eperrrr rn la praftra rl Sacprate Or Or ruada ( leer, loaar C !. W-odo in,trader dr rrparecleeci dr re die Westinghouse - Savannah River Site Elim Baptist Church United States Army Ceremonial Detail eahefiA& Deacons of Elim Baptist Church The Augusta Chorale Charlie Norwood VA Uptown Division 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. 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