John W. Wood's Obituary
WOOD, JOHN W., 91, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 10,2011. John was born June 5, 1920, to Willie Mae and Thomas L. Wood in Woodtown, Oklahoma. He was very proud of his Choctaw heritage. He graduated from Paris Junior College, attended Southern Methodist University, and served in the U. S. Air Force. John devoted his entire professional life to the paint business. He and his wife, Shirley, were co-founders and owners of Walnut Hill Paint Company in Dallas. He enjoyed traveling with the Garland Sams Travel Club, playing cards and games with friends, being an extra on the TV series “Dallas,” and visiting with his many friends and family. John was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Shirley Wood, and brother, Jerry H. Wood. He is survived by daughters, Marsha Godfrey and husband Eddie, Lauren Charlton and husband Don, grandson, Patrick Godfrey, great-granddaughter, Madison Godfrey, and loving caretaker, Lolita Mora. Visitation will begin on Tuesday July 12, 2011 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 p m at Restland Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 am at the Restland Memorial Chapel with Pastor Greg Ammons officiating. Interment will follow at Restland Memorial Park.
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