Friday, October 2, 2026 10:57 am

Larry Wayne Wood, 76, of Kings Mountain, NC, joined his Lord and Savior on September 30, 2026 at his home. He was born June 2, 1950 in Cleveland County, NC, son of the late Rufus Richard and Margie Coleen Wright Wood and was preceded in death by his brother, Phillip Wood. Larry graduated from Kings Mountain High School, was a graduate of Gardner Webb University where he earned a Bachelors Degree in science and psychology with business supportive and later received a Masters Degree from Regis University in Denver, Colorado. He was a longtime, faithful member of First Baptist Church where he served as church moderator and past deacon. Larry served the city of Gastonia from 1986 until his retirement in 2012 as the City Co-Manager. Always busy, Larry enjoyed staying active and fit. He was an avid runner and loved cycling. He cherished the time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren who affectionately called him "G-Daddy". He enjoyed countless late night conversations with his sons, Brandon and Lane, making sure they knew his deep love for them. Larry enjoyed traveling to see his grandchildren as often as he could. He made sure his family saw the love of Christ in him and through him everyday. Larry loved the Lord and instilled that love and his spiritual values into those he cared for. The memories created by Larry will be cherished for a lifetime by all those who knew and loved him.

SURVIVORS: Wife of 53 years: Cynthia Alexander Wood
Sons: Brandon Wood and wife Bonnie of Spring Hill, TN and Lane Wood and wife Meghan of Coral Springs, FL
Grandchildren: Charlie, Ruby, Presley, Teddy, Durham, Ezra, Lily, Sadie and Hazel

CELEBRATION OF LIFE: Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM at First Baptist Church with Reverend Dr. John Sloan officiating alongside family members

VISITATION: Sunday, October 4, 2026 from 1:30 PM to 2:45 PM prior to the service in the Stained Glass Room at First Baptist Church

INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina

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