Roger Harrison Wood
October 27, 1944-April 21, 2020
Roger Harrison Wood was born to Raymond and Irene Wood in Person County, North Carolina on October 27th, 1944. He grew up with his brother and sister, Jimmy and Marshah, as well as a long list of close family members in the area. The family moved to King William County, VA, in the early sixties. Roger held several jobs while a teenager in high school, to include working as an electrician, driving for an elderly blind man, and selling cars. He also drove a school bus his senior year, and his favorite passenger was his future wife, Margaret. They started dating in 1963 and were married at the Justice of the Peace in 1965. Roger enlisted in the Navy in 1967, where he served as a Boatswain’s Mate. Additionally, Roger had the honor of serving in the Navy’s Ceremonial Guard, responsible for honoring our fallen service members. This included President Dwight D. Eisenhower, for whom Roger served as a pallbearer. Following the Navy, Roger and Margaret settled down in Glen Allen, VA, with their children, Michelle and Michael. Roger dedicated himself to his family and to his work providing for them. He took pride in his role as a leader for the Communications Workers of America, Local 2201, where he served in a variety of roles, to include Secretary-Treasurer, Vice President, and President. Even after retirement, he stayed very active in the Union, advocating for workers and retirees rights. To say he was passionate about his work would be an understatement. His commitment to CWA permeated his daily life, driving his decisions on where he would shop and what products he would buy. And don’t get him started on self checkout stations! Roger loved to work, working at Lowe’s Home Improvement for several years, through surgeries and treatment for cancer. He fought cancer up until the very end, which does not surprise anyone that knows how stubborn he is. He is survived by Margaret, his daughter Michelle and her husband Kevin, and his son Michael and his wife Stacie. Additionally, he has 6 grandchildren: Jennifer, Zachary and Andrew Stephens, and Cooper, Mackenzie, and Cade Wood. We all love you and will miss you.
It is hard to imagine this world without Roger’s smile. We met through bird rescue and he and Margaret soon became like family to us. Mark and I are deeply shocked and saddened to learn of his passing. We love you, Margaret and are praying for you and all of your family. Please accept our deepest condolences.
T.v. My sympathy to Roger’s family for your loss. Roger was always such a gentleman… Strong while remaining kind. He will be missed.
Marilyn Irwin
CWA Local 2108
On behalf of the Banks family, I would like to express my deepest condolences on the loss of Mr. Wood. Growing up in the neighborhood it was nothing to ride past your house and catch Mr. and Mrs. Wood outside. They always waved with a smile. May God grant you the peace that surpasses all understanding, the comfort of the Holy Spirit and the strength to celebrate him as he would have wanted you to.
Wonderful friend to all & especially people that work for a living. Great loss for all. Praying for family. Union brother forever. Claude Reeson
We are so sorry for your loss. Both of us worked with Roger for many years. He will be missed.
My deepest condolences. Roger always had a smile and was happy to help with our CWA work and then the Alliance for Retired Americans. He was ready to help all working families. Rest in peace.
Our Deepest Sympathy🌹 I worked with Roger at the Telephone Co. , my husband & I were in a bowling league with Margaret & Roger., had some fun times.
Our thoughts & prayers are with. family & friends.
I worked with Roger for many years. We were frends and coworkers as well.
I worked with Roger on Elwood Avenue for many years and always looked forward to his smiling face at the retiree’s breakfast. Such a great guy!! May he Rest In Peace!
Rest in Paridise my friend. You were so helpful & kind to me during my time at the phone company, will miss talking to you at Lowes. Praying for your family & friends.
Prayers for the family.
Roger was a founding member and officer on the founding board.
He will be missed by many.
Ron Thompson
I am sorry earlier when mentioning Roger was a founding member and officer of Virginia Alliance for Retired Americans.
My apologies
Ron Thompson
I met Roger when he graciously offered to form the Virginia Alliance for Retired Americans, an organization of retired union members that fought to protect retirement benefits. He was instrumental in forming the organization and very capable in serving as an Officer. He will be sorely missed. Thank you Roger for your service to your country, your union and the Virginia Alliance.
Our condolences to the family. Roger was a wonderful person. I met Roger in CWA and enjoyed working with him in representing our members over the years. He was Union through and through. He will be missed Rest in peace my brother.
I am so sorry to hear about Rogers passing. I knew him thru CWA. He will definitely be remembered and missed. He worked with and helped so many employees. I feel fortunate to have known and worked with him. Prayers for his family and friends and as they grieve. May God bless them with comfort and fond memories. Roger thanks for your help throughout the years. May you Rest In Peace.
Jackie Throckmorton-Ingram
I met Roger through his work with the Alliance for Retired Americans. He was always so helpful and congenial. I’m so sorry to hear this news.
Mike, Stacie and family, so sorry for your loss, will be in my prayers.
Sending my deepest sympathy to Margaret & family. Roger always had a smile for everyone. He will be missed.
Sending prayers to Margaret and the family.Roger was a good union man,coworker and a great friend.He will be missed by all who knew him.
I’m so sorry for the loss of your father. Prayers for the whole family.
Roger, was always there with a smile. He will be missed. Thank you to his wife and children for sharing him with Local 2201.
Mrs. Margaret,
Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of Mr. Roger. You all have been the very best neighbors and friends that my family could have asked for. May God send you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Mr. Roger will be truly missed! Love TaShara, DeShaun, Messiah and the twins
Sorry for your loss. Lowes employer
My deepest sympathies to Margaret and the whole family. He will be sorely missed by a very wide community.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Margaret and your family. It was a joy to know Roger and work with him at the Telephone Company. I will never forget his sweet smile and the kindness he showed to me. Sweet dreams Roger❤️
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with Family and Friends at this very difficult time
NEW VISION TELEPHONE PIONEERS
RICHMOND COUNCIL
Sending my deepest sympathy to Roger’s family. He is a telephone company legacy and helped so many of us throughout our own personal C&P years. I sat beside him and across the table from him at times but he always had the best for all of us on his mind. May the wonderful memories of Roger fill your hearts forever.
Dianne Rust
Sending my deepest sympathies for the family. Roger was a true gentleman and it was a pleasure working with him over the years. I’m so sorry for your loss.
I was very sorry to hear of Roger’s passing. I got to know him when I was first elected to office in the Union and Roger was always there to help out and tell a story. He will be greatly missed.
I’m sending my sympathies to Roger’s family. He was a nice guy, great Union guy. Worked at the phone company with him, he will be missed.
He was a strong, yet understanding individual. I got to know him when I joined Local 2201, and he was always available to help those who needed it most. As a new member of the retirees group- there was Roger – with a smile for everyone. He will truly be missed by so many…
Thank you Roger… JIM Morris
To the Family of Roger I am very sad to hear of his passing. We know he loved his family and CWA Family and will be truly missed. He will be trying to organize a union in heaven.
My Sympathy to the family… He could help with any problem with the union and get you the answer. Roger will truly be missed.
His everlasting smile and big hearted personality will be cherished memories I will carry with me. Healing Prayers for Margaret and all the family. Rest In Peace Brother.
Chuck Simpson
CWA Local 2204
Much sympathy to Roger’s family. I knew Roger from CWA at Verizon. I saw him last year at Lowe’s and he told me of his battle with Cancer. He was a sweet man who I’m sure was given a seat in heaven for his wonderful caring ways. God bless you Roger.
Roger was a great man. He loved his wife and family and especially his birds. He worked hard for the C.W.A. Local 2201. Always enjoyed talking to him at the retirees club meetings. We will all miss him. Prayers for comfort. to the family. 🙏🙏🙏
Margaret and family so so sorry for your loss. Roger was a great Union man but more than that , a great friend.
A strong unionist and a great advocate for working persons, active and retired. Roger was a giant that will live in our hearts forever. Condolences to the family.
We have such fond memories of spending time with Roger and Margaret–who were my sister’s in-laws, but treated us just like close family. We shared many Thanksgiving meals and birthday celebrations together! Roger loved his family and always made us laugh when we were altogether–especially when he told us stories about Mike! Our thoughts are prayers are with the family and our lives are so blessed because we knew him! Rob and Susan Turner
I am saddened and sorry to hear of Roger passing. My deepest condolences to the family. He will be missed.
I am so sorry to hear of Roger’s passing. Roger was a true gentleman and a friend. He was dedicated to his family , friends and his brothers and sisters at CWA. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. My God surround you with his love and give you piece!
Barbara Mulvey, Retired President CWA 2106, Salisbury MD.
Sending my Deepest Sympathy to the Family. Great worker for l ocal 2201 .
“Go Rest High On That Mountain” for a life well lived. You will be missed but fondly remembered.
I went to school with Roger at Bushy Fork Elementary school. I was always amazed how strong he was, and could run and jump over the hood of a car. To me that was really a big deal. Condolences to the family, and may God bless you at this sad time.
I met Roger in 1980 when I joined CWA. I would be hard-pressed to remember a time I didn’t see him smiling. He was always willing to share a kind word, a joke or a heart felt smile. He loved to retell the story of when he and Victor “performed” on the high dive at a pool party we attended. He will be missed by many people. Prayers to his family!
My Heartfelt condolences to Roger’s family. Roger will be warmly remembered and deeply missed by his CWA brothers and sisters.
Holding many fond memories of time spent with Roger, whether it was related to birds or talking about Broncos. Our deepest sympathy. Sending much love to all the family.
My Condolences & Prayers are with Margaret and the family. May the memories you hold dear to your heart be a comfort to you during this storm in your life . I was a CWA union rep. @ Verizon Under Roger. He was such a sweet guy, with a kind heart & gentle personality. To know him was to love him. S.I. P Roger Wood. You Will be missed.
RIP Roger. You will be missed. We had some good times working in the union. Prayers for your family and the people who loved you.
I met Roger Wood as a new employee at Lowe’s in 2015 and enjoyed his frequent visits at the beginning and conclusion of each shift. He was a true ambassador for Lowe’ s and greatly missed by colleagues and patrons. He was passionate about his family, animal rescue, and work! BLESSINGS to Margaret and family as a gentle person who accomplished much is now at peace with no pain.
Roger will truly be missed. Anytime you saw him he always had a smile on his face. He loved talking about his birds and dogs that he rescued. Deepest condolences to Margaret and family.
Roger remains, even in his soul leaving his body, one of the kindest people I’ve ever met. He encouraged me as young unionist to stay engaged, no matter what. He was an excellent example of a person that stuck to his principles with a strong code of ethics and justice. His laugh was so infections that I can hear it more than ten years since the last time I saw him in person. There are so many lessons that he taught all of us, but most of all, it was the love that he had for people that we must all learn and uphold. Today I celebrate the life of Roger and his family. May he Rest In Power. Jai Roger! Solidarity my friend!
My deepest condolences to your family. Love & peace to you’ll.
Roger touched many, including myself. What a great testimony to a life well lived, fighting for workers rights and inequality.
We will miss you Roger but we will continue fighting for the principles you stood up for.
Rest now!!! My sincere condolences to the family.
JSCHACHT628
SO DEEPLY SADDENED TO HEAR ABOUT ROGER. mARGARET, MY HEART ACHES FOR YOU AND THE FAMILY. PLEASE KNOW YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. WILL BE IN TOUCH SOON LOVE, JACKIE
Sorry for your loss. Worked with Roger several years at Lowe’s. Always made me smile even after zi left and would see him in there when I shopped. He will be missed.
We have been close friends with Roger and Margaret since our daughter, Stacie, married their son, Mike. We have shared many family gatherings during the last 19 years. We always enjoyed their company and have many memories to elaborate on especially the ones that included the grandchildren, Mackenzie, Cooper and Cade. We always found Roger to be very knowledgeable in current events and he loved to talk about the CWA Union of which he belonged to and served in many capacities of leadership. He truly loved our daughter, Stacie, and they shared many laughs together. He will be greatly missed by all of us at future family gatherings but we will have many wonderful memories of him of times past.
It was a truly sad moment when I learned of Rogers passing. I first met Roger when I came to Richmond on a temporary basis to work for Bell Atlantic. I was struck by his enthusiasm in his dealing as a representative of the the CWA and his genuine concern for the well fare of the rank and file members of the work force. When I made my permanent move to the Richmond area, he was always willing to give you the wisdom of his experience. Sometimes to the point where you couldn’t shut him up, he was a prolific talker but had a your interest at heart. I will always have fond memories of him.
My sincere sympathies to the family of a true union man. I know this leaves an empty space in your lives and hope that he comes alive in the stories that you tell each other about him.
My wife Kim and I will miss you Roger. I always looked forward to seeing Rog (as I called him) at the monthly retiree meetings. He had great stories and I don’t ever think I saw him without a smile on his face. RIP Rog
Roger was a very kind thoughtful and always fun to be around. My thoughts and prayers go out to Margaret and all his family.