Elmer C. “Doc” Wood, age 55 of Pedricktown, died Thursday, May 11, 2017 in Elmer Hospital.

Born in Bridgeton, son of the late Eleazor S. & Mary Jane (Garrison) Wood, Doc lived in Pedricktown most of his life. He was a graduate of Penns Grove High School and Salem County Vo-Tech. He was an auto mechanic, in the past working for Bobbitt Boys of Sharptown for over 15 years and more recently for Foster’s in Pilesgrove for over 10 years. He enjoyed his work and being around cars and trucks. He was a well known figure in the community and enjoyed talking to the many people he would encounter throughout his day.

Doc is survived by his brother, James F. Wood and his brother’s companion, Bobette Rice. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Louis E. Wood.

A graveside service will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, May 17th in the Salem Baptist Cemetery, Yorke St., Salem. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Doc’s name to the Salem County Humane Society, PO Box 214, Carneys Point, NJ, 08069. Please visit www.htlayton.com to leave a note of condolence to the family. Arrangements are by the H.T. Layton Funeral Home & Cremation Service.