Charles Steven Wood, 67, of Chattanooga passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.

He attended Tyner High School. He was co-owner of Southern Restaurant on Dayton Blvd. He lived in Chattanooga, TN most of his life, except for a few years in Meridian, MS, where he worked at Fairbanks scales. He was a loving son, father and friend. He was someone you could always rely on if you needed a helping hand or something fixed. He made a friend with everyone he met. He was a simple man that lived a simple life.

Charles was preceded in death by his father, Jack Wood, Jr.; nephew, Jeffrey Wood.

Survivors include his mother, Charlene Wood; wife Kym Wood; children, Lisa (Michael) Kinard, Ricky (Tasha) Wood, Spencer Davis; children's mother, Terri Reeves; grandchildren, Wesley (Macaylah) Britt, Jacob Kinard, Shawn Kinard, Logan Britt, Noah Wood, Hannah Wood; brother, Fred (Kelly) Wood; nephews, Jack Wood; special friend, Melissa Miller.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Stephen Deese officiating.

Interment will be private at Chattanooga Memorial Park.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Hamilton Funeral Home prior to the service in the chapel.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hamilton Funeral Home, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN (423) 531-3975.