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Justin J. “JJ” or “Woody” Wood

Justin Wood

ISHPEMING TOWNSHIP, MI – Justin J. “JJ” or “Woody” Wood, age 17, of 315 Seilo Ave., Ishpeming, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023.

Justin was born in Ishpeming, Michigan, on January 3, 2006. He attended Westwood High School and was currently employed at Jubilee Foods in Ishpeming.

JJ enjoyed wrenching on his truck, watching his cousin Matt offroad race, snowmobiling, and riding side by sides. Some other favorite hobbies of JJ were hunting, gaming on his Xbox, and hanging out with his friends.

JJ is survived by his father; Robert (Carrie) Wood, his mother; Lisa Uhl (Tyson) Smith, two sisters; Livvie (fiance; Donald Denofre) Wood and Adalyn Wood, his maternal grandmother; Joyce Uhl, close friend; Gavin Johnson, along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents; Richard and Nancy Wood, and maternal grandfather; Ralph Uhl Sr.

A time to celebrate Justin’s life will be held from 12:00 noon – 3:00 pm on Monday, July 17, 2023, at the Bjork and Zhulkie Funeral Home and at 3:00 pm will be a time to share memories and stories. Casual attire is requested.

Interment will take place at the Ishpeming Cemetery.

The pallbearers will be Gavin Johnson, Donald Denofre, Matt Wood, Tyler Solomon, Isiah Wood, and Brayden Manley.

A GoFundMe has been established to help the family, donations can be made at the following link https://www.gofundme.com/f/justin-wood-memorial-service-costs, or at Tru North Credit Union.

Justin’s obituary may be viewed at bjorkandzhulkie.com.