McArthur Wood, (more commonly known as "Woody"), came to the end of his time on this earth on Sunday, October 5, 2025. He was 83 years old.

He was born in Coffee County, Alabama which is near the Florida Panhandle. He made his home in Illinois since 1967.

He was the fifth child of George and Betcia Wood, having four older brothers and a younger sister.

In 1968 he married Virginia Cremeens and they have two sons, Jason and Aaron. They also have two grandchildren, Caleb and Bethany.

A service of memories will be held at Bible Baptist Church, 201 N. Century, Rantoul at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 9, 2025. A time of visitation will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Rantoul. Baier Family Funeral Services, Paxton is handling arrangements.