Steven Mathew Wood

Steven Mathew Wood, age 79, of Rose Hill, North Carolina passed from this earthly life to his eternal life to be with Jesus on Thursday, July 31, 2025.

He was born on August 13, 1945, in New Hanover County; the son of the late Gorman and Adell Tucker Wood.  He was also preceded in death by his daughter Shannon Wood. 

Steve, as he was affectionately known, proudly served in the North Carolina National Guard.  He also served as an officer at a North Carolina Correctional Institution until retirement. 

Surviving is his wife of 24 years Jackie Sholar of the home; daughter Tammy Quinn and husband Bobby of Rose Hill; son Matt Teachey of Rose Hill; grandchildren Elijah Teachey, Stephen Teachey, Dylan Sessoms and Sara Sessoms; sisters Reba Wood of Wallace and Charlotte Whiteford and husband Mac of Spokane, Washington; step children Anthony Guy of Magnolia, Ashely Guy and  wife Kelly of Rose Hill, Brandon Guy and wife Julie of Durham, Amber Guy Bostic of Warsaw, Miranda Matthews and husband Jeremy of Rose Hill and Alicia Waters of Alexandria, Virginia; step grandchildren Logan Matthews, Kyle Matthews,  Tyson Matthews, Greyson Waters, Reagan Waters, Bellamy Arms, and Monroe Arms; his special ‘music boys ; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends that loved Steve dearly.

Steve was a loving husband and caring father, grandfather and brother, He was a simple man who was loved and respected by all who knew him.  He was a caring, generous and giving man to all he knew.  He was humble and totally selfless.  To Steve, no one was a stranger.  He loved people and was loved in return. He enjoyed playing the guitar, building and woodworking.  With his kindness and love for young people, it seemed that youth gravitated to him.  Steve touched many lives during his life.  He loved his family and the Lord with all his heart. The life he lived was a great example to his family and friends.  Steve will surely be missed but treasured memories will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

Funeral service will be held at 12 Noon on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Wallace Chapel.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 12 Noon, one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Burial will follow the service at Riverview Memorial Park in Watha.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Wallace, NC

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