Michael Scott “Mike” Wood

Michael Scott “Mike” Wood, 61, of Seligman, passed away Friday, July 17, 2026 at his home.

He was born Sept. 12, 1964 in Columbus, Miss. the son of Melvin Douglas and Shirley Jean (Eldridge) Wood. On July 25, 1992 in Arlington, Texas he was united in marriage to Kristi Willim, who survives. Also surviving are his mother, Shirley Wood of Arlington, Texas; sister, Stephanie Bliss Tancred and husband Chris of Arlington, Texas; mother-in-law, Dannell Willim of Miami, Okla.; brothers-in-law, Douglas Willim and wife Karen of Tulsa, Okla., David Willim of Miami, Okla., and Drew Willim and wife Robin of Bentonville, Ark.

Preceding him in death were his father, Melvin Wood and father-in-law, Douglas Willim.

He graduated from Lamar High School in Arlington, Texas, and later attended Tarrant County Junior College, where he earned an associate degree in welding. He and Kristi had made their home in Seligman for the past 21 years. Mike was employed by Long Ridge Ranch in Seligman. He was a member of Corinth Baptist Church.

Memorial services was held on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Pastor Donnie Spears will conduct the services. 

Contributions may be made to Corinth Baptist Church in memory of him.