Mr. Wood was born on July 14, 1938 in Staunton, a son of the late Hugh T. and Thelma (Bailey) Wood.
Grayson graduated from Wilson Memorial High School, Class of 1955. He worked for Advance Auto for 22 years and worked for his brothers, the Statler Brothers for 25 years. Grayson retired as a self-employed plumber. He was blessed to have 30 years of hunting and fishing in Highland County with his son and friends, Wednesday nights with his poker group and enjoying making people smile with a laugh or a joke. Grayson loved his church and church family at Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church and especially the hugs.
To Paul, Mardy, Sonny Masincup, Leapy, Don, Harold, Phil, Langdon and a hosts of others-Thanks for the memories.
Surviving in addition to his wife of 58 years, is a son, Brent Wood and his wife Cindy of Rustburg; a daughter, Tammy Spencer and her husband Jim of Staunton; two grandchildren, Joshua Knicely and Justice Spencer; a brother, Hugh Sonny Wood, Jr. and his wife Louise of Fishersville; nephew, Mike Wood; and his furry friend Yogi.
A Celebration of life will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church by Rev. John Crawford, III.
A luncheon and time of fellowship will follow the service.
Per his request, he will be cremated.
It is suggested those desiring make memorial contributions to the Augusta Health Foundation, Hospice of the Shenandoah, Post Office Box 1000, Fishersville, Virginia 22939.
The family would like to extend a special Thank You to hospice nurses, Laura and Carol and the staff at Augusta Health for the loving care given to Grayson during his illness.
Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive, Staunton, is in charge of his arrangements.

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