Mr. Charles William Wood

July 27, 1925 - October 27, 2020

Charles William Wood, 95, of DeWitt passed away October 27, 2020. He was born July 27, 1925 in DeWitt to Cranton and Mattie McMillian Wood. He served in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged in 1945 as a gunner's mate 2nd class. William could do most anything, but enjoyed his work in law enforcement in Hobbs, New Mexico from 1954 to 1966. He started preaching in 1964, and established the DeWitt Tabernacle in 1981. He continued to preach at the DeWitt Tabernacle until his death. William married his sweetheart, Mildred Christene Epperson, on August 16, 1944. He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of 64 years Christene Wood; his brother Carl Lee Wood; three sons-in-law Rickey Wayne Eason, Mickey Davis, and Terry McGee; and two nephews Charles and David Wood. William is survived by his three daughters Kay Dutton (Randall), Marsha Wooden (Dennis), and Kellie Nordberg (Eddie); four grandchildren Paul Eason (Linda), Chrystal Dumond (Dale), Phillip Eason (Nikki), and Justin Noble (Olivia); twelve great grandchildren Kristina Hoyt (John), Tristian Dumond (MK), Garrhett Wilbourn, Torri James (Jonathan), Rylee and Sydney Dumond, William, Kaydence, Ashlyn, and Paul Wayne, Jr. Eason, and Kenley and Sevi Noble; five great great grandchildren Emery Dumond, Hudson and Hampton James, and Linda and Gabby Hoyt; sisters-in-law Thelma Wood and Norma Estes (David); niece Wanda Horton (Tommy); and cousin Margaret Cazort. There will be a come and go viewing on Tuesday, November 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The family will not be present during this time. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 4 at DeWitt Cemetery.