The Wood Mortuary, Inc. traces its origin back to 1902 when John D. Wood established a funeral and undertaking business. The business opened on the second floor of his Grocery-Hardware store located on Randall Street in downtown Greer, South Carolina.
After several years, John D. Wood built a chapel next door to the funeral business leading him to close the doors to the Grocery-Hardware store in 1922. He then placed his concentration on the growing Mortuary.
Richard H. Wood Jr., grandson of the founder now serves as President of the company.
The Wood Mortuary, Inc. strives for excellence in every aspect of funeral care. Each member of our staff is committed to the belief that we are here to assist in the grieving process by offering quality service in a timely, compassionate, and cost-effective manner. While families are different, each and every family deserves the commitment of respect from the staff of The Wood Mortuary.
The Wood Mortuary, Inc. has been a vital care giving member of Greer and vicinity for over a century. The mortuary was established in 1902 and was located downtown on Randall Street. For over 100 years and three generations of the Wood family, The Wood Mortuary, Inc. has been privileged to serve the families and the community as a whole with professional and personal service.
The Wood Mortuary, Inc. is a member of the National Funeral Directors Association, the South Carolina Funeral Directors Association, The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the Greer Chamber of Commerce, and the Better Buisness Bureau.
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John D. Wood Founder of The Wood Mortuary, Inc. John D. Wood was born April 3, 1867 and passed away on April 4, 1935. |
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Richard H. Wood Sr. Fomer President of The Wood Morutary, Inc. Richard H. Wood was born April 30, 1914 and passed away on April 26, 1980 |
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Richard H. Wood Jr. President Richard H. Wood Jr. has been a licensed funeral director for 40 years. Richard is the third generation of The Wood family in funeral service. Graduating from Presbyterian College, Richard served 2 years of active duty in the U.S. Army. After marrying Sharone Bishop Wood they became parents of two daughters and have one grandson. |
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Greg Jones Manager Greg is a licensed funeral director/embalmer Married to Stephanie Bull Jones, Greg and Stephanie have two sons. Greg has been employed at The Wood Mortuary, Inc. since 1976. Graduating from Spartanburg Methodist College and Gupton-Jones College of Mortuary Science in 1982, Greg also served on the South Carolina State Board of Funeral Service from 2002 to 2005. |
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Clyde T. "Tom" Rampey Jr., CFSP Assistant Manager Tom has been employed with The Wood Mortuary, Inc since 1977. A licensed funeral director and embalmer Tom attended University of South Carolina, graduate of Kentucky School of Mortuary Science. As well as being Past president of South Carolina Funeral Directors Association, Tom is a former member of NFDA Policy Board and Member of the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice. |
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Joe Masters Licensed Funeral Director / Embalmer Joe has been employed by The Wood Mortuary, Inc. since 1948. Joe graduated from John A. Gupton School of Mortuary Science in Nashville, Tennessee and is a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict. |
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Huey A. Cartee, Jr. Licensed Funeral Director / Embalmer Huey has been employed by The Wood Mortuary, Inc. since 1975 He is a graduate of Gupton-Jones College Mortuary Science Married to Glenda C. Cartee they have one son, and two grandchildren. |
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Myron Paris Licensed Funeral Director / Embalmer Employed by The Wood Mortuary, Inc. since May 1981, Myron is a 1984 graduate of Gupton-Jones College of Mortuary Science. |
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Doug Lingo Licensed Funeral Director / Embalmer Doug has 18 years of funeral service and graduated March 1992 from Gupton-Jones College of Mortuary Science. |
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Tee Rampey Licensed Funeral Director / Embalmer Tee has been employed by The Wood Mortuary, Inc. since 1990, Tee graduated from Gupton-Jones College of Mortuary Science. |
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Jeff White Licensed Funeral Director / Embalmer Jeff has been employed by The Wood Mortuary, Inc. since 1980. Jeff is a 1983 graduate of Gupton-Jones College of Mortuary Science. Jeff is married to Patty White, they have 2 sons. |
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Chad Cartee Licensed Funeral Director / Embalmer Chad has been in the funeral service since 1991 and is a graduate of Gupton-Jones College of Mortuary Science. |
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Sharon Caporino Licensed Funeral Director / Embalmer Sharon has been employed by The Wood Mortuary, Inc. since 2003 and is a graduate of Byrnes High School and Piedmont Technical College School of Mortuary Science. |
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Charles B. Brown Licensed Funeral Director / Embalmer Charles has served in the funeral service for 5 years and is married to the former Bobbie Wofford. Charles and Bobbie have three children and three grandchildren. He is a graduate of Piedmont Technical College School of Mortuary Science , Southern Wesleyan University, Spartanburg Technical College, and Spartanburg Methodist College. |
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David Masters Licensed Funeral Director / Embalmer David has been in funeral service for 9 years, he graduated from the University of South Carolina & Piedmont Technical College School of Mortuary Science. |
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Don Teague Associate Employed at The Wood Mortuary, Inc. since 1988, Don graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Greenville Technical College. |
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Gerald Davis Associate Gerald has been employed by The Wood Mortuary, Inc. since 1999. |
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Steve Bowen Associate Steve has been employed by The Wood Mortuary, Inc since 2003. Steve is married to Sandy Bowen, together they have two children and three grandchildren. |
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Joey Fowler Associate Joey has been employed with The Wood Mortuary since 2008. He is a 1985 graduate of Lander University and has two children. |
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Pat Mullins Bookkeeper Pat has been employed by The Wood Mortuary, Inc. since January 1967. |
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Judy Walker Officer Manager Judy joined The Wood Mortuary, Inc. staff in July 1976. A native of Lyman, she is a graduate of Byrnes High School and attended Emmanuel College, Franklin Springs, Ga. She is married to Ed Walker and they have one daughter and two grandchildren. |
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Amy Lawson Administrative Assistant Employed by The Wood Mortuary, Inc. since March 2000, Amy is a 1995 graduate of Woodruff High School and is married to Jamie Lawson. |
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Jeanie Patrick Administrative Assistant Employed by The Wood Mortuary, Inc. since May 2001, Jeanie is a graduate of Greer High School and has two children. |
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Arlene C. Pack Part-time Administrative Assistant Arlene is a 1974 graduate of James F. Byrnes High School, she is married to Ronald Pack, has two sons, and is grandmother. Arlene was employed by The Wood Mortuary in 2006. |
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Gene Hall Committal Equipment Associate Gene has been employed by The Wood Mortuary, Inc. since 1978. |
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Alan Gambrell Committal Equipment Associate Alan has been employed by The Wood Mortuary, Inc. since 2002. |
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Toby Wright Part time Associate Associated with The Wood Mortuary, Inc. for over 65 years. |
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Butch Miller Part Time Associate Butch has been employed by The Wood Mortuary, Inc. since 1992. |
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Larry Whitener Part Time Associate Larry has been employed by The Mortuary, Inc. since 2000. Married to Nancy Whitener, Larry has two children and three grandchildren. |
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Bill Hamby Part Time Associate Bill has been employed by The Wood Mortuary, Inc. since 2003. |
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David Henderson Part Time Associate David has been employed by The Wood Mortuary, Inc. since 2003. |
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Pete Bellinger Part Time Associate Pete has been employed by The Wood Mortuary, Inc. since 2006. |