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Melvin Everett Wood, 82, of Reidsville passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro.

A funeral service will be held at 1pm Saturday, November 18, 2023 at North Spray Christian Church with Pastor Kyle Goodman and Pastor Lemuel Hardison officiating.

Burial will follow the service at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Reidsville. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service, from 12pm-1pm.

Melvin was born July 10, 1941, in Leaksville, NC, to the late George Everett Wood and Callie Hankins Wood. He was a life-long member of North Spray Christian Church. Melvin served his country in the U.S. Army National Guard. Melvin enjoyed fishing and watching sports and NASCAR.

Surviving are his loving wife, Faye Wood of the home; daughters, Chris Scott (Matt) and Michelle Goodman (Kyle); grandchildren, Ashley Crowder, Justin Crowder, Katelyn Scott, Peyton Scott, Maelyn Goodman.

In addition to his parents, Melvin is preceded in death by his brother, Curtis William Wood.

The family would like to thank the staff at Guilford House of Greensboro for the excellent care of Melvin over the last year.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages contributions in memory of Melvin E. Wood to North Spray Christian Church, 521 Washburn Ave, Eden, NC 27288, or to the Dementia Society of America, PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com.

So sorry for the family. We know he was loved deeply and will be greatly missed. 

Prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time.  I was a 1959 Wentworth classmate of Melvin and enjoyed  his friendship.

Faye and Family, So sorry to hear about Melvin. May God comfort and give you peace in the days ahead. Love and prayers to you all. 

MOREHEAD HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1963 EXPRESSES OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO FAYE HIGGS WOOD ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, MELVIN.

MAY GOD GIVE HER AND THE FAMILY PEACE IN THE COMING DAYS.

Sending my deepest condolences on the loss of your father, Michelle. You & your family are in my prayers.