Hunter Daniel Wood

Hunter Daniel Wood 20, of Thaxton, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025, after a very brief illness. He was born in Bedford, VA on April 4, 2004. He is the son of Tracy Lynn Dooley and William Edward Wood. Hunter was preceded in death by his grandfather Ed Wood.

Hunter loved the outdoors and spending time in it. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working on small engines and tractors. He was a very smart and talented young man, and he also enjoyed watching sports. His favorite teams were the Virginia Cavaliers, Atlanta Braves and the Washington Redskins. He was loved truly by his family and friends and will be missed dearly in the days ahead.

Hunter is survived by his mother, Tracy Lynn Dooley; his father, William Edward Wood and his wife, Sarah; two sisters, Julia Wood and Anna Wood; maternal grandparents, Oliver and Sharon Dooley; paternal grandmother, Barbara Wood; uncle, Billy Dooley and his wife, Shalina; Aunt Dale Ragland and her husband, Corbert; numerous great aunts, great uncles, cousins and so many friends, especially his best friend, Floyd Johnson.

For those wishing to make memorial contributions in Hunter’s memory please consider donating toward his funeral expenses through our program Fund A Family, Make a Donation or the Hunter’s for Hungry.

A funeral service and celebration of Hunter’s life will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Tharp Funeral Chapel with Pastor Earl Ragland officiating. Burial will follow at Suck Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service starting at 11:00am also at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford. To send condolences online please visit tharpfuneralhome.com. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory Bedford is assisting the family.