 Gaffney -- Jon Zeb Wood, 72, died Monday, January 16, 2017, peacefully at his home on his
birthday. He leaves his wife, Sheila of 50 years; his son, Zeb Vance, and his wife,
April, his two grandchildren, Zeb Vance III and Averi; his sister Fronneau Little, (the late
John Q. Little), his sister Becky Wood, his sister Jackie Cole (the late Jimps Cole), his
sister Charlotte Hartman, his brother, Maynard Wood, and his sister Lee Jones (Larry
Jones). He was preceded in death by his father, Maynard Wood, and his mother, Susie
Lee Cash Wood.
Zeb graduated from Gaffney High School in 1963. Following graduation, he made the
decision to honor his country by enlisting in the National Guard and he served from 1966-
1972. In addition to his military service, he worked in numerous supervisory roles at
various establishments that include Cherokee Finishing, A&P, and Big Star grocery
chains. He ended his career working with family at Littleâs Service Station, and while
there, he established numerous friendships and relationships and ministered to several.
Zeb loved the Lord, was an avid reader of the Bible, and he was a member of The Way of
the Cross in Shelby, N.C. Zeb was an exceptional athlete and excelled at golf, boxing,
ping pong, and pool. He was carefree and his love of family was paramount in his life.
Graveside services will be officiated by Reverend Dale Welch of Rock Springs Baptist
Church and will be held at Oakland Cemetery on Saturday, January 21, 2017, at 2:00
p.m. Quay Little, Jimps Cole, Trip Hartman, Tim Hartman, Larry Jones II, and Zeb Wood III will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at his home place, 202 E. Rutledge Avenue, Gaffney. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American
Legion Post 109, P.O. Box 8001, Gaffney SC, 29340.
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