Eric John Wood, age 53, passed away on January 3, 2025. Calling hours were held on Saturday January 11, 2025 from 11am until 1 PM at Frary Funeral Home, 33 Park St. Gouverneur.
Eric was born on May 29, 1971, the son of Ronald Wood and Peggy Davison. He graduated from Edwards-Knox Central School in 1991. Eric proudly served his country in the US Army, being stationed in Haiti, Hawaii, Texas, and Fort Drum. He was honorably discharged as an E5 SGT Medic. Eric was a corrections officer, he worked at Greenhaven, Upstate, and most recently Gouverneur Correctional, retiring after 25 years of service. On May 28, 2022 he married Julie Lacey.
Eric is survived by his wife Julie, a son Brandon Wood "Strongest Soldier" of Chicago, a daughter Madison "his princess" and fiance Tyler Cervini. The apple of his eye, his grandson Colton Cervini. Step daughters Miranda Bevel "his Matilda", Jade McIntosh "his beauty queen" and fiance Blake Massey, Aspen Bishop "his little girl". His mother Peggy Davison Jones, a brother Darren Wood of Star Lake, Sisters Carrie and Ricky Skeldon of Newton Falls, Suzie and Steven Weed of Colorado, his step mother Paula Nicholas Wood, step sisters Lisa and Scott Hays, Liza and Michael Littere, and Christina and James Maher, nieces Morgan and Luke Austin, Mariah and Hayden Irish, and Madalynne Skeldon. His hunting family at "Buck Pond", the "Doll House", or at "Cotton Creek". His beloved family pets Josey and Jax, whom he taught several tricks.
Eric is predeceased by his paternal grandparents, and maternal grandparents, his father Ronnie Wood who was his idol, his cousin Ryan Wood who was his best "bandmember".
Eric was always surrounded by the most loving, compassionate and loyal family and friends. He was the happiest when the kids were gathered around having fun bonding harmoniously. He loved anything outdoors as he considered himself a "professional" hunter and fisherman, always chasing the big rack bucks or the biggest fish in the lake always while wearing a smile.
Friends and family are encouraged to leave online condolences for Eric's family at www.fraryfuneralhome.com.
"Through thick and thin our memories together will always remain, a bond that no distance can break."