WOOD, Billy C.

Today's News-Herald, Lake havasu City, AZ - Posted: Sunday, August 18, 2013 >> Billy C. Wood << >> Nov. 7, 1925 — Aug. 12, 2013 << Bill Wood went to be with the Lord Aug. 12, in Lake Havasu City at the age of 87. He was born in Indianapolis, Ind., to Anna Pearl and Gifford M. Wood. He worked in management at Insley Manufacturing in Indianapolis and later at Schwitzer/Borg Warner where he retired in 1988. He served his country in the Navy from 1944-1945 before being honorably discharged early to care for his ailing mother. Bill married Lula Massingale and had three children. They divorced in 1974. In 1976, Bill married Vicki Downin. They lived in Greenfield, Ind., until 1988 when they retired to Lake Havasu City. Bill enjoyed fishing, golf, metal detecting and trips to Laughlin. His family always came first, but he loved his friends and never met a stranger. He will be missed by all. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Vicki Wood, of Lake Havasu City; sons, Brian S. Wood (Pam), of Jamestown, Ind., and Barry A. Wood (Debbie), of McCordsville, Ind.; daughter, Christina A. Wood, of Indianapolis, Ind.; four grandchildren, Brisco, Angela, Anthony and Jennifer; three great-grandchildren, Christian, Cameron and Brena; two brothers, Bob (Yvonne) and Norbert (Joyce); several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and his former spouse, Lula. A Celebration of Life will be at Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home at 11 a.m., Wednesday, with Chaplain Jimmy Ortega offering words of comfort. Bill’s ashes will be buried in Indianapolis, Ind. The family requested donations be made in Bill’s memory to the Polidori House, 1970 Bahama Ave., Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to Bill’s family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com. Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory.