Doyle Michael Wood, 57, went home to be with his Lord on November 5, 2014.

Michael was born in Macon County on January 2, 1957 and was a lifelong resident of Highlands. He is survived by his parents, Vic and Betty Wood of Highlands; a brother, Scott of Highlands and a son, Quinton of Highlands. Michael graduated from Highlands High School in 1975 and Appalachian State University with a B.S. in Business in 1979. Michael pursued his passion for construction and was a master carpenter by trade. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hiking and fishing. When not outdoors, he enjoyed playing guitar and painting. Michael was widely known for his humor and wit and family and friends will fondly remember his ability to keep them laughing. He was a loving, compassionate man who loved his family and friends deeply without reservation and the love was returned by all who knew him.

A Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, November 23, at Shortoff Baptist Church. Rev. Andy Cloer will officiate. The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Sunday, prior to the service at the church.

Memorials may be made to the Shortoff Baptist Church, C/O Edna Crisp, 100 Crisp Road, Highlands, NC 28741, where Michael was a member.

Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com