Kenneth E. Wood, age 86, of Morganton, GA passed away on February 7, 2022 at his residence. Kenneth was born in Rossville, GA to the late Thomas Mortimer Wood, Jr. and Louise Cashion Wood. He graduated from Bass High School in Atlanta, GA in 1953 and then furthered his education by receiving his Bachelor's Degree from Baylor University and Masters Degree from the University of Georgia. Kenneth was a school teacher and coach for the Fannin County School system for 18 years and later retired after 15 years of service as a Chief Probation Officer for the Appalachia Judicial Court System. Kenneth was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Blue Ridge where he served as deacon, and various other positions including the Chairman of Chastain Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his loving wife, Carmi Underwood Wood of the home; children and their spouses, Kenneth, Jr. "Chuck" and Kim Wood of Bowden, GA and Denise Wood Lanier and J. Blake Lanier of Carrollton, GA; grandchildren, Danielle Lanier, Melissa Lanier, Cody Wood, Nichole Bott and Samantha Carroll; great grandchildren, Savannah Scott, Chelsea Wilson and Robert Wilson; brother, Wayman Wood of Nashville, GA; sisters and brother-in-law, Mildred and Berlyn Clonts of Temple, GA and Jeanne Herbert of Loganville, GA; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Anne Fleeman of Blue Ridge, GA, Jean Underwood of Spring Hill, FL and Dr. Brannon and Kathleen Underwood of Orangeburg, SC; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, February 11, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. from the First Baptist Church of Blue Ridge with Rev. Bob Richardson and Rev. Rusty Thomas officiating. Music will be provided by Brian Huffman, Steve Brown and Pat Young. Interment will follow in the Copper Ridge Memory Gardens with the following gentlemen serving as pallbearers: Ferrell Wood, Morty Wood, Tony Underwood, David Underwood, John McClure, Mike Fleeman, Kevin Brown, and Jonathan Crumly. The following gentlemen have been selected to serve as honorary pallbearers: Deacons of First Baptist Church of Blue Ridge, Eddy Patrick, Doug Vaughn and Jimmy Boling. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Kenneth to the Fannin Christian Learning Center online at fanninclc.com. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins-Cobb Funerals & Cremations of Blue Ridge, GA is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation Akins-Cobb Funerals & Cremations - Blue Ridge Thursday, February 10, 2022 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM 7871 Blue Ridge DriveBlue Ridge, Georgia 30513 Directions Funeral Service First Baptist Church of Blue Ridge, GA Friday, February 11, 2022 11:00 AM 907 E. Main St.Blue Ridge, GA 30513 Directions