John D. Wood

Title: John D. Wood
Description: Founder Wood Mortuary
birthday: 1867
Birthplace: Reidville
Death Date: 1935
Biographical Text: Wood was born near Reidville in 1867 and came to Greer in 1890. He began Wood Mortuary, the first funeral business in Greer in 1902. His wife was Pearl Haynes M. Wood (1881-1961).
Wood Mortuary continues today as the oldest business in Greer. John died in 1935.
Bibliography: Belcher, Ray, and Joada P. Hiatt.
Legendary Locals of Greer, South Carolina.
Arcadia Publishing, 2012.
Relation: Carrier Truck for Coffin; Framed Funeral Fan from The Wood Mortuary Inc.; Wicker Basket for the dead; Photograph of Wood Mortuary and Stores; Photograph of the New Model of Ambulance

Richard H. Wood