Carlton "Carl" George Wood

Dr. Carlton (Carl) George Wood – Age 73 of Lebanon, TN. July 21, 2013 passed quietly following complications from previous illnesses. He was predeceased by his father George Wood of Allentown, NY. He was survived by his wife, Deborah Hinkle Wood; mother, Viola Wood Goodyear of Eldred, PA; daughter, Marcy (Jeff) Jolton of Lincoln, NE; son, George (Fiancé, Janet Hargrove) Wood of Nashville, TN; son, Jason (Laura) Wood of Murfreesboro, TN; brother, Jack Wood of Allentown, NY; step-brother George Goodyear of Coudersport, PA; and, step-sisters, Betty Goodyear Connolly of Richmond, VA and Teresa Goodyear Stock of Vierra, FL.; granddaughter, Emma Jolton; grandson, Josh Jolton; step-granddaughters, Paris Hargrove and Savana Hargrove; step-grandson, London Hargrove. Psychologist, philosopher and comedian, Carl lived a full life in many capacities. He was passionate about his work and dedicated to improving life for everyone (patients, friends, and family). Carl had a love and appreciation for music and lyrics through songs that told stories. He was an avid golfer and professional bass fisherman. Carl never forgot his educational roots which stemmed from his K-12 experiences in a small upstate New York high school. Graduating from a class of only eight, Carl went on to earn his Bachelor and Master degrees from Utah State and his Doctorate degree from Vanderbilt. He was a licensed Psychologist practicing in Tennessee for over 30 years. An 11:00 a.m. celebration of Carl’s life will be held Saturday, July 27, at Austin & Bell Funeral Home Greenbrier Chapel, 2619 Hwy 41 South, Greenbrier, TN 37073. Calling hours are Friday, July 26, from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday, July 27, from 10-11a.m. Interment will follow at Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, Greenbrier, TN. In lieu of flowers the family requests your support for the revitalization project of the Allentown High School “In Memory of Dr. Carlton G. Wood”. Project donations in Carl’s memory may be sent to the Allegany County Historical Society, PO Box 588, Wellsville, NY 14895. Austin & Bell Funeral Home Greenbrier Chapel 2619 Highway 41 South Greenbrier, TN 37073 Phone 615.643.4000

Carlton "Carl" George Wood

January 1, 1940 - July 21, 2013