FRANKLIN
Charles L. Wood, 87 of Franklin and formerly of Brooksville, Florida, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 with his four daughters by his side.
He was born on August 14, 1936 in Sonora, Kentucky to Paul L. and Maggie L. (Coomer) Wood. He married Patricia (Azzarella) Wood. She survives. He is also survived by his four daughters, Deborah Beck (Lynn), Pam Prosser (Brent), Leslie Wood and Cheryl Moran (Kevin); ten grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren and brother, Robert Wood (Sue); and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in passing by his parents; brothers, George Wood, Larry Wood and Carl Wood; and his first wife, Ann (Sanders) Wood.
He was a 1955 graduate of Franklin High School. He attended Franklin College. He was a veteran of the United States Marie Corps where he served as a Sargeant.
Charlie was employed by Culligan’s Water Treatment in Franklin. He later owned and operated Purefect Water Systems.
Charlie was a former President of Hillview Country Club and Exalted Ruler of Franklin Elks No. 1818.
He spent many years training Trotter Race horses. He was an avid fan of sports, horses, and his dogs.
Visitation for family and friends will be Sunday, July 21st from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Flinn and Maguire Funeral Home, 2898 North Morton Street, (U.S. 31 North) in Franklin with a service commencing at 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Johnson County, 3827 N. Graham Road, Franklin, Indiana 46131.
Expressions of caring and kindness may be received by the family at www.flinnmaguire.net.
