Mr. Halbert Leslie Wood, 87, resident of Lake City, died April 19, 2011 at The V.A. Medical Center in Lake City, FL.; he is the son of the late Joseph Leslie and Lelia Ann Jones Wood. He was preceded in death by one brother Joseph G. Wood, and one sister Clarice Morrell. He was a faithful member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, He proudly served in the Pacific Theatre with the 6th Marine Division during WWII and was wounded during the battle of Okinawa, afterwards, he served with the Florida National Guard until his retirement. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who loved farming, his cows, camping at Kingsley Lake, and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife of fifty-six years Sophia J. Wood; two sons Donald H. Wood (Lorie), Harry L. Wood (April); two daughters, Beverly Cardin (Doug), Donna Jane Evans (Robbie); one brother, David G. Wood (Kathleen), all of Lake City. Eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews who he loved dearly also survive.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 22, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church with Reverend Wilbur Bock and Reverend Ron Will officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Thursday evening April 21, 2011 from 5 :00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the VAMC, 619 S. Marion Avenue, Lake City, Florida 32025 Voluntary Service Hospice #135, c/o: In Memory of Halbert L. Wood. Arrangements are under the direction of GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 3596 S. HWY 441, Lake City. (386) 752-1954. Please sign the guest book at www.gatewayforestlawn.com.