Charles "Mike" Michael Wood

Charles Michael “Mike” Wood, 82, of Jackson passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

Mike (also known as Mikey, Woody, Brother, and later as Husband, Dad, and finally as Grandpa) was born November 1, 1937, in Cape Girardeau, the son of Sewell and Daisy Macke Wood.  He and Estelle Seabaugh were married June 12, 1960 in Jackson. She survives.

Mike surrendered to his last and final battle against cancer on the evening of August 1, 2020; now all fish in particular, largemouth bass, crappie and bluegill can now swim with a little ease and peace of mind as he was a Missouri Master Angler, expert in fly tying and lunker lure craftsman, in addition he was a true professional at making and restoring wooden trunks, was a lord at the game of hunting and many other things as well. Mike truly enjoyed his time fishing and sharing his fishing stories. If Mike were here today, he would say, “If you teach a man to fish, he will never go hungry.”  Estelle, his four daughters, and the rest of his family will share that “Dad taught many to fish, and the story goes that you will never go hungry fishing with one of Mike’s bugs.”

Mike would also want to thank his dear wife, Estelle for all the support throughout their life together and the loving care given through his health battles with cancer.

Loving survivors include his wife of 60 years, four daughters, Cindy Wood, Christine (Cliff) Watson, Catherine (Jim) Gleason, and Cheralyn (Duncan) Ballantyne, four grandchildren, Rachel and Rebecca Gleason and Ryan and Aidan Watson, all of Dallas, Texas, a twin brother, Richard “Dick” (Brenda) Wood of Jackson, and many dear and close friends.

He was greeted at the gates of Heaven by his parents, Sewell and Daisy, his sister, Betty Landgraf, and many family and friends.

Visitation will be Friday, August 7, 2020 from 11:00 am until service time at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

Funeral service will follow, at 2:00 pm, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Sam Roethemeyer officiating.

Interment will follow in Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson.

Memorials may take the form of contributions to Jackson Senior Center, 2690 Travelers Way, Jackson, Mo 63755.