Franklin Garfield Wood, Sr.
November 28, 1934 – May 16, 2024
Franklin Garfield Wood Sr. of Huntingtown, MD, departed this life on May 16, 2024 at the age of 89. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Joan Priscilla (Harrison), daughters Robin Stauffer (Brian) and JoAnn Fauth (Steve) and sons Franklin Jr. “Gary” Wood (Linda) and Bryan Wood (Jeannie). His memory lives on through his ten grandchildren Patrick, Alexander, Stephanie, Lindsay, Julia, Adam, Benjamin, Lauren, Leah, and Amanda as well as eight great-grandchildren: Wesley, Brooks, Jameson, Franco, Rosie, Madilyn, Lillian and Audrey Joan. He is also remembered by his siblings, Charles Wood (Betty Ann), Janet Barna (Jack), Nancy Osbourn (Dwight) and Kaye Peterson (Bernie). He is predeceased by parents Roy Wilmer Sr. and Evelyn Wood (Buckmaster), siblings Donna, Larry and Roy “Wilmer”, grandchild William Harrison Stauffer and great-grandchild Savannah Marie Boutaugh.
Franklin, also known as Frank, Frankie, or Brother Wood, among other aliases, to family, friends and law enforcement, was born on November 28, 1934 and grew up on the family farm in Huntingtown, MD. He graduated from Calvert High School in 1952 while working for the Reliable Oil Company. He was active in the community, serving in the Maryland Army National Guard from 1951-1960 with his brothers Wilmer and Charles, in addition to the volunteer fire department, Farm Bureau and other activities. He held many jobs and had multiple careers in banking, trucking and sales, but he would have himself described as Thomas Jefferson did as simply, “A Farmer.”
He loved history and was a repository of local stories, jokes and anecdotes. He enjoyed long road trips to visit Civil War battlefields or family and friends along the East Coast and beyond. After retiring from Bob Hall, he took up farming full time. He took great pride in the long tradition of tobacco farming in this region and refused to take the buyout. He planted his last crop of tobacco in 2007 after which he transitioned his farming operations to grain production. He believed in doing something right or not at all, and in 2019 he proudly handed over control of the family farming business to the next generation to continue the family’s proud legacy.
Frank was most proud of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and loved to take them for a ride in whatever vehicle was to hand. He had a special love for life, especially live music, cold Budweiser, and ice cream. He never left a party early and was always ready with a joke or story, the veracity of which was beyond dispute as he had successfully outlived most of the other witnesses to the events in question. In lieu of flowers, family and friends are encouraged to gather and tell a story over a cold beverage and donate to a charity of his or her choice.
Visitation
Monday, June 3, 2024
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
&
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Services
- Funeral Service
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
11:00 AM
Contributions
Condolences
Sort Comments
20 May 2024
8:27pm
What a wonderful obituary; it captures the essence of a wonderful man we were all blessed to know. His granddaughter called him Mr. Calvert County; she is so right. He represented the best of a county person, kind, friendly and always ready with a story or joke to suit the occasion. His word was his bond.
I was blessed to know Frank since I was a little girl when he and my father worked at the First National Bank together. In the years that followed I was blessed to know his family.
Joan, we grieve with you but know he is at peace, most likely already in charge of God’s gardens.
Love, Shannon and Gil Masters
City
Prince Frederick
State
Md
21 May 2024
5:56am
Jeannie , Bryan and family.
I ‘am deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. I will always remember how he came to our school to talk to the kids about farming or just seeing him on his tractor or in his yard. He will be missed by all. He was a very kind man.
Love Darlene and family
City
HUNTINGTOWN
State
MD
21 May 2024
9:41am
Dear Joan and all Frank’s Family
Our most sincere condolence on the loss of Frank. We were privileged to know him and call him our friend. He so enjoyed Hump Day on Wednesday’s at Back Road Inn in St. Mary’s Co. with so many friends who so enjoyed his company. We will greatly miss Frank, his smile , his funny sense of humor and his good nature. God bless him and may he rest in peace . Joan and family you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. God bless you all.
Sincerely
Wayne and Joan
City
Hollywood
State
MD
21 May 2024
10:49am
Dear Wood Family, SO SORRY for your and Calvert County’s loss! We all will miss Farmer Wood. We loved seeing him on the tractors. A few years ago, He took my Grandson Braden and I around the fields in the combine. Loved seeing him sitting on the steps with Queen Sheba! Please know he will always be remember with a smile. We will keep all lifted up in prayers…
City
Huntingtown
State
Maryland
21 May 2024
10:59am
So very sorry to hear of Frank’s passing. He was a true Southern Marylander and a tobacco farmer by God capn. I’ll miss our conversations. He was a good man.
City
Clements
State
MD
22 May 2024
4:12am
Sending my sincere Condolences to Mrs. Wood, Nancy, Kaye and the entire family. I was Mrs. Wood’s cashier sometimes when she shopped at Giant and she would give me turnip from the garden.
City
Prince Frederick
State
Maryland
22 May 2024
7:20pm
Joan, I am so sorry to see this news. It was always a joy when the two of you would show up at a church dinner or some other community event. It was a reminder of the way Calvert County used to be. May God surround you and your family with love and give you peace.
Ruth (Alice Grover) Dixon
City
Lusby
State
Maryland
23 May 2024
10:58am
Joan and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Frankie’s passing. I remember him so well when he would come to Huntingtown Elementary School on Career Day and talk to the children. You could see just how much he loved the kids and farming. I also remember my first job with Maryland National Bank (after graduation) and working with him. He loved to joke around and always had some kind of story. Our Deepest Sympathy is extended to you and your whole family.
Thinking of you,
Bob and Theresa Trott
City
Huntingtown
State
Md.
23 May 2024
3:48pm
Bryan and family,
We were so sorry to hear about your father’s passing. You have our deepest sympathy and sending prayers to all. Tony & Doris Hall
City
Brandywine,
State
MD
25 May 2024
9:22pm
Dear Joan, We are so sorry for your loss. Frankie was one of a kind. I loved to sit and talk to him. He will be missed. Love and prayers to you and your entire Family. Love Lucretia and Pete
City
Hunting town
State
MD
26 May 2024
8:24pm
Joan and the Wood family, We are saddened to learn of Mr. Wood’s passing. He was an honorable man with many attributes seldom found in the modern generation. Those include: integrity, honesty, love for this country, family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors. My dad, Jack Chaillet, Sr., considered Mr. Wood one of his close friends who he always spoke of with respect and admiration reflecting on his work ethic, love for his family, his country, farming, and a good time. Unfortunately, we will be unable to attend Mr. Wood’s services as we relocated from Calvert County to the Georgia mountains. Regardless, we will keep the Wood family in our thoughts and prayers during these difficult days and those to come. It is comforting to know Mr. Wood is now resting and has joined those family and friends who have gone before him. Take care of one another. Jack Chaillet Jr. and Theresa Bottner
was
City
Blairsville
State
Georgia
27 May 2024
3:55pm
My deepest sympathies to the Wood family in the passing of Frank. I enjoyed so much talking to him about how good his crops looked and the fact thst he remembered seeimg my father playing baseball for Huntingtown a long time ago.
City
West River
State
MD
30 May 2024
8:52am
Joan and Family, So sorry for your loss. What a great man and fun to be with! He is very much missed at Hump Day in St. Mary’s County! My prayers are with all and Frank will always be remembered!
City
Leonardtown
State
Maryland
2 Jun 2024
12:36pm
So sorry for your loss.
City
Huntingtown
State
Maryland
3 Jun 2024
10:46am
Joan and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Frank was a really great guy. I met you, Joan, and Frank at Hump Day at Cryer’s/Back Road Inn several years ago and was so blessed to have shared in this friendship. Joan and family you are in my daily prayers.
City
Leonardtown
State
MD
Sort Comments
What a wonderful obituary; it captures the essence of a wonderful man we were all blessed to know. His granddaughter called him Mr. Calvert County; she is so right. He represented the best of a county person, kind, friendly and always ready with a story or joke to suit the occasion. His word was his bond.
I was blessed to know Frank since I was a little girl when he and my father worked at the First National Bank together. In the years that followed I was blessed to know his family.
Joan, we grieve with you but know he is at peace, most likely already in charge of God’s gardens.
Love, Shannon and Gil Masters
Jeannie , Bryan and family.
I ‘am deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. I will always remember how he came to our school to talk to the kids about farming or just seeing him on his tractor or in his yard. He will be missed by all. He was a very kind man.
Love Darlene and family
Dear Joan and all Frank’s Family
Our most sincere condolence on the loss of Frank. We were privileged to know him and call him our friend. He so enjoyed Hump Day on Wednesday’s at Back Road Inn in St. Mary’s Co. with so many friends who so enjoyed his company. We will greatly miss Frank, his smile , his funny sense of humor and his good nature. God bless him and may he rest in peace . Joan and family you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. God bless you all.
Sincerely
Wayne and Joan
Dear Wood Family, SO SORRY for your and Calvert County’s loss! We all will miss Farmer Wood. We loved seeing him on the tractors. A few years ago, He took my Grandson Braden and I around the fields in the combine. Loved seeing him sitting on the steps with Queen Sheba! Please know he will always be remember with a smile. We will keep all lifted up in prayers…
So very sorry to hear of Frank’s passing. He was a true Southern Marylander and a tobacco farmer by God capn. I’ll miss our conversations. He was a good man.
Sending my sincere Condolences to Mrs. Wood, Nancy, Kaye and the entire family. I was Mrs. Wood’s cashier sometimes when she shopped at Giant and she would give me turnip from the garden.
Joan, I am so sorry to see this news. It was always a joy when the two of you would show up at a church dinner or some other community event. It was a reminder of the way Calvert County used to be. May God surround you and your family with love and give you peace.
Ruth (Alice Grover) Dixon
Joan and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Frankie’s passing. I remember him so well when he would come to Huntingtown Elementary School on Career Day and talk to the children. You could see just how much he loved the kids and farming. I also remember my first job with Maryland National Bank (after graduation) and working with him. He loved to joke around and always had some kind of story. Our Deepest Sympathy is extended to you and your whole family.
Thinking of you,
Bob and Theresa Trott
Bryan and family,
We were so sorry to hear about your father’s passing. You have our deepest sympathy and sending prayers to all. Tony & Doris Hall
Dear Joan, We are so sorry for your loss. Frankie was one of a kind. I loved to sit and talk to him. He will be missed. Love and prayers to you and your entire Family. Love Lucretia and Pete
Joan and the Wood family, We are saddened to learn of Mr. Wood’s passing. He was an honorable man with many attributes seldom found in the modern generation. Those include: integrity, honesty, love for this country, family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors. My dad, Jack Chaillet, Sr., considered Mr. Wood one of his close friends who he always spoke of with respect and admiration reflecting on his work ethic, love for his family, his country, farming, and a good time. Unfortunately, we will be unable to attend Mr. Wood’s services as we relocated from Calvert County to the Georgia mountains. Regardless, we will keep the Wood family in our thoughts and prayers during these difficult days and those to come. It is comforting to know Mr. Wood is now resting and has joined those family and friends who have gone before him. Take care of one another. Jack Chaillet Jr. and Theresa Bottner
was
My deepest sympathies to the Wood family in the passing of Frank. I enjoyed so much talking to him about how good his crops looked and the fact thst he remembered seeimg my father playing baseball for Huntingtown a long time ago.
Joan and Family, So sorry for your loss. What a great man and fun to be with! He is very much missed at Hump Day in St. Mary’s County! My prayers are with all and Frank will always be remembered!
So sorry for your loss.
Joan and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Frank was a really great guy. I met you, Joan, and Frank at Hump Day at Cryer’s/Back Road Inn several years ago and was so blessed to have shared in this friendship. Joan and family you are in my daily prayers.