Richard W. Wood, of Salem and formally of narrows, died July 2nd, 2026. He was 79.

He was predeceased by his wife, Dawn Enders wood, and his mother and stepfather, Margaret and Joshua Davis.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Jason Wood and Laura Oates of Cooksbridge, England; his brother, Michael Davis of narrows, and his rescue Plott hound, “Luanne”.

Pursuant to his request he has been cremated and there will be no service. Anyone wanting to do something in his memory, please donate to your local animal shelter.