Robert Wood was the second of six children born to the marital union of Mozelle and Roddie Wood, Sr. He was born September 28, 1925. Robert departed this life at 7:59p.m. on September 17, while a patient at the VA Hospital of Baltimore. Robert was known to many family members as "Brother" and friends called him "Crip." He grew up on Denmore Avenue in the Pimlico community. The family later moved to Druid Hill Avenue near Druid Hill Park. He was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System and attended Robert Brown Elliott School #104 at Carey and School Streets. During his youth, Robert delivered the daily newspaper and worked at the neighborhood bakery. He lived at home with his mother, Mozelle, and supported the household until her death. During World War II, Robert was inducted into the United States Army and served two years in the Burma -China and India theater. On May 14, 1946 he was honorably discharged from the military service. Robert was never without a job. For fourty-four 44 years he was a hard worker. Thirty-two 32 years he was emoployed at the Monumental Rug Plant and twelve 12 years he worked at the Allied Moving and Storage Company. In 1990, Robert joined the Good Shepherd Baptist Church under the pastorate of Pastor Robert Cornelius Hunt. Robert Wood was a faithful member who supported the church fully, especially through his financial stewardship. Robert loved to bake cakes. His delicious homemade dessert were often served at the church's soup kitchen. Robert was a very compassionate and generous person whose life demonstrated he was filled with the love of God. Robert leaves to cherish his, his love and his legacy; three sisters, Doris Burley, Lila Kyler and Shirley Williams; one brother, Roddie Wood; one sister-in-law, Dorthy Wood; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.