Celebrating the life of
Duane "Digger" Wood
April 03, 1946 - December 05, 2015
Guyton- Duane “Digger” Douglas Wood, Sr., 69, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2015 at his home under the care of Hospice. He was born in Savannah April 3, 1946 to Emory and Mattie Lou Wood. He served in the US Navy before beginning his thirty- nine year career with Coastal Canvas Company. Over the years he lived in Bloomingdale and Tybee Island before moving to Guyton. He was a member of South Newington Baptist Church, American Legion Post 154 and Tybee Marine Rescue Squadron. Digger was a craftsman and enjoyed woodworking. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Danny Wood and grandchild, Trevor Randolph.
Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Wood; sons, Christopher Wood (Katie) of Greenville, SC, Duane Douglas Wood, Jr. (Lauren) of Charleston, SC, Robert Wood of Washington, DC, Matthew Randolph (Brooke) of Savannah, Jon Randolph (Tami) of Rincon, Chase Randolph of Dublin, Chris Randolph of Seattle, WA; brother, Glenn Wood (Marlene) of Wilmington Island; sister, Claire Price (Jimmy) of Tybee Island; grandchildren, Marrissa, Doug, Jim, Lucy, Sara, Andi, Noah, Nathan, Arabella and Zachery.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel. A Celebration of Life will follow at the American Legion Post 154, Tybee Island from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Remembrances may be made to South Newington Baptist Church, Children’s Ministry, 453 John Carter Rd., Bloomingdale, GA 31302
Glenn, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am very sorry for your loss. Duane will be greatly missed.
- Carter Hubbard, Savannah, GA
Claire, Jimmy, and family: Please accept our condolences and deepest sympathy. Digger was a wonderful Southern Gentleman and will be missed.
- Terri (Brown) and Mike Patillo, Savannah & Tybee, GA
We are so sad for your loss of your beloved brother/family/friend. He was a delight to be around--warm, friendly and charming. We know he will be missed from your special gatherings, but will be looking down and still enjoying your closeness. Our hearts and prayers are with you, Mark and Darlene Miller
- Mark & Darlene Miller, Naples, FL
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers to the family, during this difficult time.
- George and Karen Reese, Tybee Island, GA
"Digger" was special, one of a kind, quite a character. Always a smile, a laugh, a joke, whatever might be needed to brighten the day. He will be missed , but I know we will see him again. He will have a joke or a story to tell and once again we will share a laugh. Our thoughts and prayers for peace go out to Evie and the entire Wood family.
- Jimmy and Terry Wilson, Newnan, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. God Bless all of you.
- Lawanna and D Tsoulos, Tybee Island, Ga.
To Mrs Evelyn and Mrs Marlene and Mr Woods.sorry for your lost of Dayne.he was a very nice person I enjoy being around.I've learn a lot from him.my condolences goes out to your family so sorry to hear this.his ex-Co worker.Mr james.
- James r morton jr, Alachua, Fl
Thoughts and prayers for family, Tybee loved The Digger!! RIP!
- Stan & Bobbie Allen, Tybee, Ga
Dear Glen,Marlene and Evelyn,so sorry to hear that Digger passed away. I was talking to Jimmy the other day and talked about Digger. We had some wonderful times together. He was a good friend. We will miss him. Please know we are,thinking about all of you. Our prayers go out to all of the family. Miss all of you Joan and Wayne.
- Wayne and Joan smith, Villa Rica, Ga
Dear Glenn, Marlene and family, Cindy and I are very sad to hear of the loss of our good friend. Duane will be greatly missed. We all have very fond memories of Duane and Zone 6. Duane always had a good story to tell that would keep us all laughing. Please know that you and your family our in our thoughts and prayers. Respectfully, Steve and Cindy Ellington
- Steve and Cindy Ellington, Greensboro, NC
Duane will most certainly be missed around the TriVantage offices. I will remember him for his passion and dedication to Coastal Canvas Company. I am very sorry for your loss and I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the entire family.
- Mellisa Bagwell , Atlanta, GA
My prayers for the family
- Dona Waters, Bloomingdale, ga
We are so sorry for your loss of Duane. We know how much he was loved by all of your family. Our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. With love, Roger and Karen Sutter
- Roger and Karen Sutter, Saratoga, CA
Glenn and Marlene, I am so sorry for your loss. I know he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Love, Pat
- Pat & Thomas Anderson, Pooler, GA
My heart goes out to his family and friends your all in my prayers
- Jimmie Leroy Glisson Jr , Deltona , Florida
We are so saddened by the news of this loss and offer our thoughts and prayers to you. Duane was a special part of our Coastal Canvas family and he will be missed by all.
- Coastal Canvas Products, Savannah, GA
Breaks our hearts to hear this ! When we walked into the Quarter, or, later Hodad's, if Digger and Evie were there, it was going to be a good night. The stories he could spin were legendary, and he was a sucker for one in return. That's how you become a great storyteller, you listen to others. Find us a place, old son, and hope they stay open late, we'll have some catching-up to do !
- Tim and Rita Oliver, Atlanta, Ga.
I am so sorry for your loss . ..I only wish comfort at this sad time. My prayers . ..for you and your family during this process . .
- charlee butler , Jacksonville , Fl
Evie,We are so sorry for the loss of Digger.Our prayer is for GOD TO WRAP HIS ARMS AROUND YOU AND YOUR FAMILY TO GIVE YOU THE PEACE ONLY HE CAN GIVE AT THIS TIME.
- Leonard & Lorrie crosby, Bloomingdale , Ga
Evelyn, Grace and peace to you. Digger fought a courageous battle with your love to support him. Now he rests. My thoughts and prayers are with you and everyone who loved him.
- Donna Cox, Savannah, GA
We loved Digger and enjoyed time camping with him and all the family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
- Judi and Chuck Bargeron, Tybee Island, GA
So sorry to hear about your loss. We will keep your family in our prayers that you find peace during your time of sorrow
- Judy Butler, Savannah, Ga
I am so sorry Evelyn. Remember Im here if you need me. Zach said he loves you paw paw.
- Annie and Zachery Randolph, Ellabell, Ga
Digger was a wonderful person and such a joy to be around you will be missed he was the best
- shirley&billy whitten, savannah, ga
Digger always had such a great smile, and we will remember that warm glow always. We admired his incredible talents and creative spirit. Thinking of you all during this time. Much love from our family to yours.
- Shannon and Matt Harrell and sons, Savannah, GA
I love you Uncle Digger!!
- Carol, Bloomingdale, Ga
Glenn, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am very sorry for your loss. Duane will be greatly missed.
- Carter Hubbard, Savannah, GA
Claire, Jimmy, and family: Please accept our condolences and deepest sympathy. Digger was a wonderful Southern Gentleman and will be missed.
- Terri (Brown) and Mike Patillo, Savannah & Tybee, GA
We are so sad for your loss of your beloved brother/family/friend. He was a delight to be around--warm, friendly and charming. We know he will be missed from your special gatherings, but will be looking down and still enjoying your closeness. Our hearts and prayers are with you, Mark and Darlene Miller
- Mark & Darlene Miller, Naples, FL
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers to the family, during this difficult time.
- George and Karen Reese, Tybee Island, GA
"Digger" was special, one of a kind, quite a character. Always a smile, a laugh, a joke, whatever might be needed to brighten the day. He will be missed , but I know we will see him again. He will have a joke or a story to tell and once again we will share a laugh. Our thoughts and prayers for peace go out to Evie and the entire Wood family.
- Jimmy and Terry Wilson, Newnan, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. God Bless all of you.
- Lawanna and D Tsoulos, Tybee Island, Ga.
To Mrs Evelyn and Mrs Marlene and Mr Woods.sorry for your lost of Dayne.he was a very nice person I enjoy being around.I've learn a lot from him.my condolences goes out to your family so sorry to hear this.his ex-Co worker.Mr james.
- James r morton jr, Alachua, Fl
Thoughts and prayers for family, Tybee loved The Digger!! RIP!
- Stan & Bobbie Allen, Tybee, Ga
Dear Glen,Marlene and Evelyn,so sorry to hear that Digger passed away. I was talking to Jimmy the other day and talked about Digger. We had some wonderful times together. He was a good friend. We will miss him. Please know we are,thinking about all of you. Our prayers go out to all of the family. Miss all of you Joan and Wayne.
- Wayne and Joan smith, Villa Rica, Ga
Dear Glenn, Marlene and family, Cindy and I are very sad to hear of the loss of our good friend. Duane will be greatly missed. We all have very fond memories of Duane and Zone 6. Duane always had a good story to tell that would keep us all laughing. Please know that you and your family our in our thoughts and prayers. Respectfully, Steve and Cindy Ellington
- Steve and Cindy Ellington, Greensboro, NC
Duane will most certainly be missed around the TriVantage offices. I will remember him for his passion and dedication to Coastal Canvas Company. I am very sorry for your loss and I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the entire family.
- Mellisa Bagwell , Atlanta, GA
My prayers for the family
- Dona Waters, Bloomingdale, ga
We are so sorry for your loss of Duane. We know how much he was loved by all of your family. Our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. With love, Roger and Karen Sutter
- Roger and Karen Sutter, Saratoga, CA
Glenn and Marlene, I am so sorry for your loss. I know he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Love, Pat
- Pat & Thomas Anderson, Pooler, GA
My heart goes out to his family and friends your all in my prayers
- Jimmie Leroy Glisson Jr , Deltona , Florida
We are so saddened by the news of this loss and offer our thoughts and prayers to you. Duane was a special part of our Coastal Canvas family and he will be missed by all.
- Coastal Canvas Products, Savannah, GA
Breaks our hearts to hear this ! When we walked into the Quarter, or, later Hodad's, if Digger and Evie were there, it was going to be a good night. The stories he could spin were legendary, and he was a sucker for one in return. That's how you become a great storyteller, you listen to others. Find us a place, old son, and hope they stay open late, we'll have some catching-up to do !
- Tim and Rita Oliver, Atlanta, Ga.
I am so sorry for your loss . ..I only wish comfort at this sad time. My prayers . ..for you and your family during this process . .
- charlee butler , Jacksonville , Fl
Evie,We are so sorry for the loss of Digger.Our prayer is for GOD TO WRAP HIS ARMS AROUND YOU AND YOUR FAMILY TO GIVE YOU THE PEACE ONLY HE CAN GIVE AT THIS TIME.
- Leonard & Lorrie crosby, Bloomingdale , Ga
Evelyn, Grace and peace to you. Digger fought a courageous battle with your love to support him. Now he rests. My thoughts and prayers are with you and everyone who loved him.
- Donna Cox, Savannah, GA
We loved Digger and enjoyed time camping with him and all the family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
- Judi and Chuck Bargeron, Tybee Island, GA
So sorry to hear about your loss. We will keep your family in our prayers that you find peace during your time of sorrow
- Judy Butler, Savannah, Ga
I am so sorry Evelyn. Remember Im here if you need me. Zach said he loves you paw paw.
- Annie and Zachery Randolph, Ellabell, Ga
Digger was a wonderful person and such a joy to be around you will be missed he was the best
- shirley&billy whitten, savannah, ga
Digger always had such a great smile, and we will remember that warm glow always. We admired his incredible talents and creative spirit. Thinking of you all during this time. Much love from our family to yours.
- Shannon and Matt Harrell and sons, Savannah, GA
I love you Uncle Digger!!
- Carol, Bloomingdale, Ga
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
