- Date Of Birth: February 25, 1929
- Date Of Death: September 28, 2021
- Spouse: Glennwyn “Tops” McMillian
- Children: wyn Grafe, Sandra Wood, Shirley Rainey
- City: Homestead
- State: Florida
Sam G Wood Jr of Homestead, FL passed on September 28th, 2021 in Buford, GA at the age of 92.
Sam was born February 25, 1929, to Sam G Wood Sr and Mildred Underwood of Homestead, FL and was part of one of the original old Homestead Families. His father Sam G Wood Sr and grandfather Sam W Wood both worked for Henry Flagler’s Railroad built from the FL mainland to Key West. In 1946, he enlisted in the Army and served in Japan as part of the occupation. In 1949 he returned to Homestead and opened the Royal Palm Barber Shop on Krome Ave and was the town barber for over 45 years. He gave many a first haircut and knew almost everyone in our town; he was always willing to listen and offer help where needed. In 1955 he married Glennwyn “Tops” McMillian.
Sam loved his community, family, and friends. He was an active member of the Masonic Lodge, Civitan’s, Elks Club and the First United Methodist Church, where he served as the Chairman of the Board of the Methodist Day School for over 40 years.
He is survived by his 3 daughters – Gwyn Grafe, Sandra Wood, and Shirley Rainey; 3 grandchildren – Renee Ritchey, Michael Hesse, and Laura Stevens; and Great Grandchildren – Sue Helen Ritchey, Audrey Stevens, and Grant Stevens; his cousin and lifelong fishing buddy – Glenn Schroeder and his nephew Johnny Adams.
