Corey L. Wood, 31, of Brimfield, died Sunday, March 16, 2014 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center in Akron.
He was born May 3, 1982 in Akron to Robert L. and Barbara L (Brewer) Wood. Corey was a graduate of St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in 2001. He was a loving uncle to all his nieces and nephews. He was an avid history buff and will be remembered for his infectious smile.
He is survived by parents, Robert and Barbara Wood of Brimfield; siblings, Gretchen (John) Brokloff of Akron, Colleen (Brad) Wertz of Akron, Emil (Rita) Wood of Akron, Darrell Wood of Brimfield, Joel Wood of Brimfield, and Mia Wood of Chicago, IL; nieces and nephews, Camille Brokloff; Jacob Brokloff; Jack Brokloff; Claire Brokloff; Audric Wertz, Eden Wertz, Nolan Wertz, Barrett Wertz, and Alani Tomaneng; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Ethel Wood and Jack and Mary Brewer.
Calling hours will be held 4-7 PM Wednesday, March 19th at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home in Kent. Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Thursday, March 20th at St. Patrick Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Memorial Fund for Corey Wood set up by Barbara Wood, in care of any First Merit Bank.