Danny Lee Wood, 60, of Hamlet, IN, died peacefully at 4:34 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital.
He was born April 21, 1953, in LaPorte to William LeRoy and June Victoria (Schultz) Wood.
Danny was a mechanic for his entire life. He loved fishing and sports. Danny was a Colts fan. He had a good sense of humor and liked to laugh and have a good time. Danny was the one to have on your side. He was a very special grandfather.
Surviving are his mother, June Wood of Hamlet; two children, Danyel (Valerie) Wood of LaPorte and Amanda Wood of Culver, IN; one brother, Terry LeRoy (Debbie) Wood of Fish Lake, IN; one sister, ZoeAnn Lovekin of LaPorte; one uncle, Ronald (Kay) Schultz of Kingsford Heights, IN; 10 grandchildren, Danialle, Zachary, Gabriel and Benjamin Wood, Tia Graham, Jayvonn Lutz, Lamont Carr, John Carr, Donovan Carr, Rodney Carr, and one on the way; and several nieces and nephews.
His father preceded him in death.
A private celebration of his life will be held for friends and family. Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte, is handling arrangements. A graveside service will be announced at a later date at Patton Cemetery, LaPorte.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
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