James Ervin Wood, Sr., 74 of Holcombe, passed away unexpectedly on October 19, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

He is survived by his wife Janet of 55 years, his son James Jr. (Melody) of Exeland, Daughters Juanita (Colby) Colbenson Cornell, Jessie (Cliff) Andres-Koehler, Holcombe and Daughter-in-law Deidra Wood, Oakfield. 17 Grandchildren Howard (Rosa), Whitney, Helynn (Brian), Alissa, Cody, Caleb (Emmalee), Alex (Caleb), Kelley, Courtney (Casey), Bonnie (Michael) Tyler, Karlee, Ariel, Sophie, Kelsie, Steven, Mathew, and Ricarda (Chuy). 21 Great-Grandkids. Brother Ernie Wood, Mt. Morris, Sister Blanche (Steve) Bloedow, Madison. Brother and Sister-in-law Cheryle Kelley, Tom (Peggy) Kelley, Kathy (Terry) Zimmerman, Don Kelley, Nancy Kelley, Bob (Sheryl) Kelley, Kirk Nutt, Ron (Joe) Kelley, Jim (Cherie) Kelley, and Dawn Kelley. Many Nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Howard and Dorothy, mother and father-in-law Wilma and JO Kelley, sisters Malonie, Dianne, Susan, Rosie, brothers Harry and Robert. Son Jon, grandson Tim, son-in-law Rick, Brother-in-law's Mike and John Kelley and sister-in-law's Joyce Wood and Becky Nutt.

Services will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Holcombe United Methodist Church with Pastor Paul Messmer officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM with services at 1:00 PM. Burial will follow in the Holcombe Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the Ladysmith Veterans Association.

A complete obituary will be published in the Ladysmith News and the Cornell Courier.