Kenneth L. Wood, 75, a life-long resident of Walton passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Ken was born on July 29, 1939 in Walton, the son of the late Leland P. and Verna H. (VanHeusen) Wood. On December 28, 1962 he married the former Shirley Lee Merchant at the First United Methodist Church in Walton.

Ken was a retired Truck Driver for many years working for Breakstones. He was a devoted outdoorsman who was known to travel to places such as Montana to hunt and fish. He enjoyed auto racing and would frequent local dirt tracks and NASCAR stadiums. Ken had a passion for golfing and his favorite golf course was Harwood Hills in Masonville.

Kenneth is survived by his loving family, his wife; Shirley Lee(Merchant) Wood, his children, Ralph (Maryann) Wright of FL; Donna Ann Rigdon of SC; Crystal (Edward) Anderson of TN; and

Tracey Wood of Walton; grandchildren, Michelle, Jessica, Courtney, Tia-Danielle, Marlon-Roger, Kimberly-Ann, Christina, Amber, 14 great-grandchildren, his sisters and brother-in-laws, Helen (Joe) Rosa of Delhi and Gail (Don) Dungey of Wells Bridge; several nieces, nephews, cousins; his loyal companion Mac and his beloved cat John Cool. He was predeceased by his parents and brother, Paul Wood.

The family would like to thank special friends, Bobby and Brenda Kingsbury, Spike Gardepe, Tim Wood, and Ed Peck for helping ken enjoy his life as much as he did.

Services will be held privately and at the convenience of the family.

Memorial Contributions in Kenneth's memory may be made to Catskill Area Hospice, 1 Birchwood Avenue, Oneonta, New York 13820.