Max E. Wood, 88, of Clearwater, and formerly of Tampa and New Port Richey, died Friday June 29, 2007 at Sylvan Health Care in Clearwater. He was born in Alton, Illinois and moved here in 1981 from Jacksonville, IL where he was the administrator of the Barton W. Stone Christian Home. He was an alumnus of Washington University in St. Louis where he earned his MBA. He served in the US Army during World War II, earning three Bronze Battle Stars, Army Commendation Medals, and Combat Infantry Badge, and attained the rank of Lt. Colonel before retiring from the Army Reserves. He was Past President of the St. Louis Association of Homes for the Aging, Past Vice-President of the Illinois Association of Homes for the Aging, member of First Assembly of God Church in Clearwater, Past Master of Berkley Masonic Lodge and Knight Commander Court of Honor, Scottish Rite Bodies, and received the DeMolay Legion of Honor. He was an avid golfer and was a member of the Seven Springs Golf and Country Club. He was very active with Regency Oaks Retirement Community, loved to travel and playing the organ and was church organist for many years. He is survived by his wife, Patty, of Clearwater; his daughters: Sharon Hernandez of Tampa and Viki Horobec of St. Charles, Missouri; and his three grandchildren: Christine, Andrew, and Daniel Horobec.
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Mrs. Wood, I wish I had known Lt. Col Wood after talking to you. He was awarded a Bronze Arrowhead device signifying his participation in the initial assault of the Normandy invasion on DDay. He was awarded Three Bronze Battlestars total. I can only tell you he is like many of the “greatest” generation; he came home, didn’t talk about it, and rejoined life. It is an honor for us to help you.
Patty, we are so sorry for your loss. You looked so happy after your wedding and your time together must have been wonderful.
Love and Prayers,
Joyce and Blair Kriever