Jerry Wood
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Jerry Wayne Wood, age 75, of Frederick, died Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at his home. Born October 31, 1946 in Frederick, he was the son of the late Morris Venel Wood and Edith Burrier Wood Furr. He was the husband of Tammy Wood.
Jerry served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, receiving the Purple Heart and Sharpshooter's Award. He was the owner/operator of the Yellow Cab Company of Frederick for 35 years until retirement 2 years ago. Jerry was a member of the Elks Lodge 684, Moose Lodge 371, American Legion Post 11, AMVETS Post 2 and the Redmen Chippewa Tribe 19, all of Frederick. He enjoyed showing and riding horses, NASCAR, flying model helicopters, restoring old cars, spending time working around his farm and he was a big fan of Elvis' music.
In addition to his wife he is survived by children, Melissa Wood Hairr, Richard Wood, Kevin Aguillon Rivas and Claudia Aguillon Rivas; sisters, Judy Mills and Carol Albright; brother, Curtis Wayne Wood; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. He will also be remembered by special friend, Sandy Smith. He was predeceased by sister, Mary Wood Willard and brother, Morris Wood.
The family will receive friends at the Hartzler Funeral Home-Libertytown, 11802 Liberty Rd., Frederick, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 25 with a memorial service at 7:00 p.m.
Private entombment will take place at a later date at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Frederick.
Leave a message or memory on his "tribute wall" at www.hartzlerfuneralhome.com.