James “Jim” Ervin Wood Sr.

James “Jim” Ervin Wood Sr., 74, Holcombe, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, in Green Bay.

Jim was born Nov. 26, 1946, in Aberdeen, S.D., to Howard and Dorothy (Dolph) Wood.

He lived his childhood life between South Dakota and Ladysmith.

After high school, he joined the U.S. Navy.

Jim married Janet Kelley April 16, 1966. Together, they had four children.

He had several careers, from 11 years in the U.S. Navy, to owning three services stations, factory work, farming, overthe- road truck driver, carpenter and lawncare service.

The last 10 years, he has enjoyed retirement, making pies and riding his Can Am Spyder across the United States.

Jim was an avid outdoorsman. He cherished his years of hunting from the farm, to the hunting shacks and to Darlington turkey hunting.

He is survived by his wife – Janet, of 55 years; his son – James Jr. (Melody), Exeland; daughters – Juanita (Colby) Colbenson, Cornell, and Jessie (Cliff) Andres-Koehler, Holcombe; daughter-in-law – Deidra Wood, Oakfield; 18 grandchildren – Howard (Rosa), Whitney, Helynn (Brian), Alissa, Cody, Caleb (Emmalee), Alex (Caleb), Kelley, Courtney (Casey), Bonnie (Michael) Tyler, Karlee, Ariel, Sophie, Kelsie, Steven, Mathew and Ricarda (Chuy); 21 great-grandkids; brother – Ernie Wood, Mt. Morris; sister – Blanche (Steve) Bloedow, Madison; brothers and sistersin- law – Cheryle Kelley, Tom (Peggy) Kelley, Kathy (Terry) Zimmerman, Don Kelley, Nancy Kelley, Bob (Sheryl) Kelley, Kirk Nutt, Ron (Joe) Kelley, Jim (Cherie) Kelley and Dawn Kelley; many nieces; nephews; cousins and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents – Howard and Dorothy; mother and father-in-law – Wilma and JO Kelley; sisters – Malonie, Dianne, Susan and Rosie; brothers – Harry and Robert; son – Jon; grandson – Tim; son-inlaw – Rick; brothers-in-law – Mike and John Kelley; and sisters-in-law – Joyce Wood and Becky Nutt.

Services were held Saturday, Oct. 23, at the Holcombe United Methodist Church, with Pastor Paul Messmer officiating. Visitation was from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with services at 1 p.m. Burial followed in the Holcombe Cemetery, with military honors provided by the Ladysmith Veterans Association.

Nash-Jackan Funeral Home is assisting the family.