SSgt Brian Keith Wood, of Warrensburg, Missouri, died on Monday, October 17, 2011 at the age of 27. Dearest son of Karen (Darryl) Ellis and the late Kent E. Wood; devoted father of Landon Wood; dear brother of Scott Wood, Taylor Ellis and Kailey Ellis; former husband of Celeste Wood; beloved grandson of Harold (Virginia) Stansch, Janet Wood, Lorna Ellis, Jay (Janet) Ellis, and Mary Evans; treasured great-grandson of George (Mary) Wood; and dear uncle of Paige Wood. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Paul Wood; and great-grandmother, Margaret Sherman. He was loved by many aunts, uncles, cousins and many dear friends and will be dearly missed by all. Brian was a Staff Sergeant in the US Air Force, Avionics Specialist. Memorials may be made to Wounded Warriors Foundation.