James G. "Jimmy" Wood, Jr., 54, of Lexington Park, MD and formerly of Clements, MD died March 25, 2011 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on August 7, 1956 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of the late James G. and Mary M. Gass Wood, Sr.

He is survived by his brother Charles R. Busey, Sr. of Hughesville, MD.

He was preceded in death by his sister Deloras M. Thorn. Mr. Wood was a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County and graduated from Chopticon High School in 1975.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 27, 2011 from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be recited at 3:00 PM with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. A funeral service will be held on Monday, March 28, 2011 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.

Contributions in memory of Mr. Wood may be made to Pathways Inc., 44101 Airport View Drive, P.O. Box 129, Hollywood, MD 20636.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.