Steven James Wood, 42, known by many as the night manager at Clancy’s Car Wash in New Castle for the past ten years. A resident of New Castle, Steven passed away at his residence on Monday, July 27, 2020. He was born February 17, 1978 in Greenfield, IN, a son of Frank (Jessi) Wood of Poland, IN and Laura Perry of New Castle.
Steven was a hard worker and had a big heart, willing to do anything for anyone. Known as “Woody” by his many friends, Steven was a colorful character that liked to tell stories and even make up funny songs. He enjoyed professional wrestling, Punisher and Joker comic books, Mortal Combat video games and was a diehard San Francisco 49ers football fan. Most of all, Steven loved his family and especially his five grandchildren and his little dog, Daisy. Steven was a 1997 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School.
In addition to his parents, Steven is survived by his wife, Wendy Wood of New Castle; sister, Milora Wood of New Castle; children, Kendra and Nathan Belcher both of New Castle; his five grandchildren; paternal grandmother, Jerrie Wood of New Castle; maternal grandfather, Jim Perry of Mooreland; nieces and nephews, Ariel Wood, Rhiannon Fisher, Stephen (Kyleigh) Wood and Michael Fisher, all of New Castle; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Murry Fisher; paternal grandfather, James Wood and maternal grandmother, Sarah “Sally” Perry.
Services will be 4:00 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle. Visitation will be from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Due to COVID 19 and the governor’s mandate, face coverings will be required. You may express condolences or share a memory of Steve at
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