Danny Ryan Wood

Danny Ryan Wood, 46, of Daniels, West Virginia, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep April 30, 2026. He was passionate about life, a man of integrity and intellectually gifted.

​He was a cherished son, brother, proud uncle and a loyal friend who was known for his unwavering reliability.

​Ryan was born in Beckley, West Virginia to Danny and Karen Wood. He was the youngest of two siblings: Eric (Amy) Wood and Adam (Angie) Wood.

​He was preceded in death by Paternal Grandparents, Wilson and Ursula Wood, Maternal Grandparents, Hugh and Christine Stover. Father Danny Wilson Wood. Aunt Barbara and Uncle John Davis.

​Those left to cherish his memories include his mother Karen Wood, Uncle Frank (JoAnn) Wood, Uncle Stephen (Evangeline) Stover, Brothers: Eric (Amy) Wood, Adam (Angie) Wood, Cousins: Shaun Wood, Matt Stover, Megan (Cameron) Stracenar, Zachary Stover, Nieces: Amanda (Lockwood) Wood Pollard and Lacie Wood, Nephews: Brett Wood, Breyson Wood, Austin Wood and Hunter Wood, Great Nephews: Lockwood "Woody" Wilson Pollard and Sullivan "Sully" Whitfield Pollard, Special Friends: Shane Pack, Justin Pack and Timmy Armentrout who grew up next door and were more like brothers than friends.

​Ryan graduated from Shady Spring HS class of 1997. He attended Marshall RCBI Machinist Technology/ CNC Machine Tool Technology and IBEW Climbing School, 5-year apprenticeship with title of Journeyman Power Lineman. His work history was with USDA, MAS-Tec, and IBEW Journeyman Power Linesman including duty on Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Sandy.

​He was interested in Forestry, studying and harvesting mushrooms, learning to play guitar, tree climbing, and taking his dogs running in the woods. Ryan was also a music-lover with deep knowledge of the 70's and 80's.

​He found immense joy when taking a trip to the 150-year-old log camp in Glady, West Virginia and visiting with the locals and roaming the many attractions along the Allegheny Highlands region within the Monongahela National Forest.

​Ryan left a lasting impact on those who knew him. His memory and kindness will be cherished by a wide range of friends and family.

​A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Amos E. Quesenberry Chapel of Rose and Quesenberry Funeral at Shady Spring, WV on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM, with Elder Tommy Pack officiating. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the services on Wednesday at the funeral home.

​In lieu of flowers, donations in Ryan's name can be made to the Wilson and Ursula Wood Fund, ICO Beckley Area Foundation.

​Private condolences and expression of sympathy may be directed to the family via our guestbook at www.roseandquesenberry.net.

​Arrangements are by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, 729 Flat Top Road, Shady Spring, WV.