Mearl "Gene" Wood's obituary , Passed away on February 22, 2026 in Hollywood, Maryland

Mearl "Gene" Wood

June 28, 1942 - February 22, 2026 (83 years old)

Hollywood, Maryland

Mearl "Gene" Wood's obituary , Passed away on February 22, 2026 in Hollywood, Maryland

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Mearl "Gene" Wood

June 28, 1942 - February 22, 2026 (83 years old)

Hollywood, Maryland

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Mearl Wood Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Mearl Wood of Hollywood, Maryland, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on February 22, 2026 at the age of 83. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Gladys Ann Connelly Wood and George Eugene "Chip" Wood. He is survived by: his wife Karen Bishop Wood; his children, Deborah Jones (Joe) of Albertville, AL, David Wood (Joann) of Leonardtown, MD and Rebecca Litten (Donnie) of Leonardtown, MD; his grandchildren, Joe Paul Jones, Jason Jones, Joshua Wood, Shelby Litten Frazier, Emily Litten and Shannen Litten; and his siblings, Patsy Burger and Ronald Wood (Gail).

Memorial contributions in Gene's name may be made to the St. Mary's County Historical Society, P.O. Box 212, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or Hollywood United Methodist Church, 24422 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood, MD 20636.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Arehart-Echols Funeral Home PA



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Thu

Mar 05

Visitation

Brinsfield Funeral Home
22955 Hollywood Rd, Leonardtown, MD 20650

Thu

Mar 05

Prayer

Brinsfield Funeral Home
22955 Hollywood Rd, Leonardtown, MD 20650

Fri

Mar 06

Funeral service

Hollywood United Methodist Church
24422 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood, MD 20636

Fri

Mar 06

Graveside service

Joy Chapel Cemetery
44345 Joy Chapel Rd, Hollywood, MD 20636

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