James Wood

James “Jim” Edward Wood, 62, of Fort Recovery, Ohio passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Mercer Health in Coldwater, Ohio. He was born April 22, 1961, in Coldwater, Ohio to Richard and Virginia (Carter) Wood. He was married May 22, 1981, to Judy Grieshop.
He was a 1979 graduate of Fort Recovery High School. He attended Wright State University for Tool And Die. He worked for J & M Manufacturing for 44 years in Fort Recovery, Ohio. As a second-generation owner, he served as the head of service and continued to lead the engineering department for the majority of his time there. His fingerprints, blood, sweat and tears are spread throughout the entire company.
He was a faithful follower of Christ. He was often found reading the Bible and sharing the good news with others. He was an active member of Christ Chapel, where he was an elder, assisted with youth group and was the proclaimed maintenance man and yard boy.
He had a strong dedication to his career, but his family was certainly the center of his life. He loved spending all the time he could with his family and spoiling his beloved grandchildren. Many thought his hobbies were snacking and napping, but he truly enjoyed reading, keeping up with the most recent politics, going on family vacations and building and enjoying campfires. He genuinely had a heart of gold and loved giving and helping others.
He is survived by his mother; his wife of 42 years; four daughters, Denise (Mark) Shannon of Redkey; Andria (Chris) Ellis of Cincinnati, Ohio; Mallory (Brad) DeMange; and Rebecca Wood, both of Fort Recovery, Ohio; two sons, Mitch (Amy) Wood; and Spencer Wood, both of Fort Recovery, Ohio; 15 grandchildren, Kinsey, Carter, Peyton, Parker and Karli Shannon; Madelyn, Amelia and Evelyn Wood; Marcus, Evan and Joan Ellis; and Levi, Max, Isla and Daniel DeMange; four brothers, Dave (Pat) Wood; Phil (Tanya) Wood; and Tom Wood, all of Fort Recovery, Ohio; and Steve (Lisa) Wood of Portland; sister, Charlotte (Scott) Haase of Columbus, Ohio; mother-in-law, Jeanette (Schindler) Grieshop of Fort Recovery, Ohio; in-laws, Cathy (Carl) Koesters; Jeff (Dana) Grieshop; Alice (Rob) Gaerke; Scott (Lisa) Grieshop; and Jaymi (Marty) Stammen,  both of Fort Recovery, Ohio; Terry (Phil) Hemmelgarn of Wapakoneta, Ohio; Sandy (Tom) Spettle of Columbus, Ohio; and Lisa (Jerry) Krieg; and Dale (Nikki) Grieshop, both of Lima, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father; infant brother, Jerry Wood; and father-in-law, Maurice Grieshop.
Visitation will be Friday, Aug. 4 from 1-7 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 5 from 9-10 a.m. at Brockman Boeckman Funeral Home in Fort Recovery, Ohio. Funeral services will be Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Fort Recovery Church of the Nazarene. Officiating will be Pastor Steve Long and Pastor Quentin Elsea. Burial will be at Spring Hill Cemetery.
Memorials may be made Grieshop Family Foundation. Please make checks payable to the Fort Recovery Community Foundation with Grieshop Family Foundation in the memo. Contributions may be mailed to P.O. Box 52, Fort Recovery, Ohio 45846.
Arrangements provided by Brockman Boeckman Funeral Home in Fort Recovery, Ohio. Online condolences may be made at www.brockmanbeockmanfh.com.