John T. Wood, 69, of North Platte, passed away Nov. 29, 2012. He was born July 23, 1943 to Clarence L. and Geraldine M. (Easton) Wood at North Platte. In 1962, he graduated from St. Patrick’s High School. John joined the United States Navy in 1962 until his honorable discharge in 1969, serving during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his four children, Ronald Wood, Jackie (Steve) Koenig, John (Trish) Wood and Mary Jane Wood; grandchildren, Stephanie, Connor, Nikki, Trevor and Tara; one great grandson, Levi; his siblings, Marty (Bill) Race of North Platte, Jeanne Meyers of Arvada, CO, Dan Wood of Lincoln, Mike (Denise) Wood of Maumelle, AK, Mary Wood of Omaha, Cindy (Alan) Boggs of Hershey and Peg (Don) Keller of North Platte; and numerous special nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Mass of Christian burial will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 3, 2012 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Inurnment will be at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery with military honors graveside. Rosary will be 7:00 pm Sunday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. A memorial has been established in his memory. Those wishing to sign the memorial book may do so from 5 to 8 pm Sunday at the funeral home.