Claude Raiford Wood, age 80, of Mayo, FL. passed away Monday, November 16, 2015 at Oakridge Assisted Living in Mayo, FL. Mr. Wood was the first resident at Oakridge when they opened their doors for assisted living in Lafayette County.

Claude was born in Suwannee County, FL. on February 2, 1935 to the late Bert and Sudie Fennell Wood. He served his country in the United States Army and worked in Live Oak for many years at Musgrove Construction. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, William "Dub" Wood, Lonnie Wood and Arvin Wood.

Survivors include two sons, Troy Wood, Lake Butler, FL. and David Wood; one daughter, Darla Wood; three brothers, Curtis Wood, Margate, FL., Johnnie Wood, Pell City, Alabama and Rupert Wood, Franklin, N.C.; two sisters, Margaret Drawdy Wallace, Live Oak, FL. and Louise Horne, Snellville, GA.; one grandson, Josh Wood.

Graveside services were held on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at Crawford Lake Baptist Church Cemetery in Suwannee County, FL.

Memorial contributions may be made to Crawford Lake Baptist Church Cemetery, C/O Tony Hillhouse, 7734 86th Street, Live Oak, FL. 32060.