Steven Aubrey Wood III Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Steven Aubrey Wood III, passed away on July 10, 2022, in his home surrounded by his three daughters and wife, Renee. Steven will be remembered as an incredible husband, father, and friend. Steven was born in Lynchburg, VA, raised his family in Lexington, NC and moved to Cary, NC to spend time with his grandchildren. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, fishing, riding his motorcycle, and begrudgingly adopting every animal his girls set their sights on. His love of music and all things history made winning jeopardy against him practically impossible. Steven was sharp with his comebacks to the very end. He will be greatly missed by those in his life for his love, generosity and quick wit. Steven is survived by the love of his life Jean Renee Wood, daughters, Miranda Dowdy (husband Jacob), Stephanie Wood (partner Jesse), and Dana Everhart (husband Glenn) as well as honorary daughters Shae Owens and Sadie Owens. Steven is also survived by his mother Peggy Thompson, step father Robert Thompson, brother Henry Wood, and sisters Ashley Thompson and Heather Thompson. Also, his grandchildren Sebastian Dowdy, Eliza Dowdy, and honorary grandchildren Zae Burns, Zoey Marion, and Jada Marion. He was preceeded in death by his father Steven Aubrey Wood II. Steven medically retired after 35 years from PPG Industries. While there he met his wife Renee and made many lasting friendships. In his retirement, he survived a difficult battle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis when he received a lung transplant in 2015. He was able to spend 7 wonderful years with his family until he ultimately succumbed to lung cancer. Words cannot express how much he will be missed by all that knew him. This crazy world won't be the same without you Steven. We love you. Services will be held at Stoner's Grove Baptist Church in Lexington, NC on Sunday, July 17, 2022. Visitation in the fellowship hall from 1-2pm. Service will follow in the Chapel from 2-4pm. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to support pulminary fibrosis research: https://www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org/get-involved/ways-to-give/tribute-program

Steven Aubrey Wood III

August 14, 1956 - July 10, 2022