Craig Steven Wood, 24

FRANKFORD - Craig Steven Wood, 24, of Frankford passed away Sunday, May 10, 2009, at The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He suffered from a very rare, seriously debilitating skin condition which required daily medical care; and he had a lifetime of doctors' visits, surgeries, and hospital stays. He had recently moved back into his parents home near Clarksville; after living on his own for several years in Lewes. After being home schooled for the majority of his school career, Craig attended Delaware Tech, and received multiple Microsoft certifications. He earned money making computer repairs and building web sites; all while volunteering for the Christian youth organization, Young Life. He attended New Covenant Presbyterian Church in Rehoboth Beach, where he served in their youth ministry. Craig was an avid public speaker, and he had the opportunity to travel to many different churches and events in the Mid-Atlantic region where he gave his testimony and exemplified his faith. He once gave a speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., when he was just 15 years old. He had devoted his life to serving God through his Church and stories of his faith-filled life impacted even those who never met him. His unwavering faith inspired everyone that came into contact with him, and he continues to effect peoples lives. Craig never let his disabilities slow him down and loved road trips, skiing, riding ATVs, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his parents, Michael and Christine Wood; two brothers, Brandon Wood and his wife Holly of Millsboro, Ryan Wood at home; sister, Erin Wood at home; two step brothers, Michael Wood of Georgia, Steven Wood and his wife Melony of Georgia; his paternal grandparents, Irwin and Jean Wood of Centreville, Md.; maternal grandparents, Robert J. and Patricia Benton of Clarksville; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Thursday, May 14, at Eagles Nest Church, 26633 Zion Church Road, Milton, where friends may call after 6 p.m, with a reception following the funeral service. A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Friday, May 15 at St. George's Cemetery in Clarksville, with a fellowship gathering at the Wood residence afterwards. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to the youth ministry of New Covenant Presbyterian Church, 19331 Lighthouse Plaza, Unit 2, Rehoboth, DE 19971. Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services of Ocean View.