Richard Boyd Wood
(May 13, 1960 - January 1, 2023)

Richard “Rick” Boyd Wood, 62 of Huntington, WV, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. He was born May 13, 1960 in Logan, WV; son of the late Edith Louise (Wood) Rollings. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his brother, Johnny “Bob” Wood. He was a graduate of Logan High School and was retired from Lowes in Barboursville, WV. Rick was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. He was an avid outdoorsman, NASCAR fan and enjoyed spending time with his wife, Gladys; whether it be watching the Price Is Right together or going to thrift stores. Rick never met a stranger and left everyone he encountered with a smile. He is survived by his beloved wife of 25 years, Gladys (Walters) Wood of Huntington, WV; two bonus children, Melanie (Sara) of Crawfordsville, IN and Paula (John) of Catlettsburg, KY; granddaughter, Kathy (Phillip) of Summit, KY; one sister, Barbara Mays Wood-Cox of Logan, WV; three great grandchildren, one great-great grandson; and countless friends. Funeral services will be conducted at Noon, Saturday, January 7, 2022 at Henson & Kitchen Mortuary, 6357 E. Pea Ridge Road, Huntington, WV 25705. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Barboursville, WV. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services on Saturday at the mortuary.