George Raphael Wood

George Raphael Wood, 74, of Harrisburg, Ill. formerly of Junction, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 after an extended illness at the Harrisburg Medical Center in Harrisburg.  He was born in Shawneetown on August 29, 1944, the son of the late Kelley E. and Melba L. (Graham) Wood.  He was a member of the first graduating class of Southeastern Illinois College.  George then joined the United States Marine Corp. during the Vietnam War.  After serving his country for three years, he began his career in the banking business on the day that Apollo 11 landed on the moon, July 20, 1969.  George Raphael retired as a bank manager in 2010.  George enjoyed dining out, antique shopping, and working in the outdoors.  He is survived by his loving family; partner of forty-five years, Bobby Hodson of Harrisburg; two sisters, Mary Frances Skaggs of Shawneetown, Prudence Ann and George Wilson of Rineyville, Ky.; one brother, David T. and Phyllis Wood of Shawneetown; sister-in-law, Marla Wood of Carmi; niece, Tracie Milligan, of Pawley’s Island, S.C.; nephew, Troy Milligan of Harrisburg; and several other nieces, nephews, great and great great nieces and nephews.  George was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, J. William E. “Bill” Wood and Kelley E. Wood Jr.; and nephew, Leon Milligan.  Visitation for George will be held on Friday, July 5th from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Vickery Funeral Chapel in Shawneetown.  Funeral service will be at the funeral home on Saturday, July 6th at 11 a.m. with his brother, David T. Wood officiating the service.  Burial with military rites, will follow the service at the Kanady Cemetery near Junction.