Donald Gail Wood, 72, born on August 3, 1949 in Houston, went to be with the Lord on February 18, 2022. Don is preceded in death by his loving parents Elbert Morris and Dona Ardella Wood, his sister Billie Rae Windham and brother Morris Edward Wood Sr.. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Karen Louise Wood and two adoring daughters: Stephanie Elaine Smith and husband Brandon, Laura Gale Winston and husband Brad; five grandchildren: Connor Winston, Cora Winston, Brooke Smith, Natalie Smith and Zaden Smith; brother: Glenn Wood and wife Robbie, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
We praise God that he is now made whole again and is free from the grips of Alzheimer’s. Don fought hard against this disease till the very end and is now resting in peace. Words cannot express the impact he had on the lives that he touched and the love we felt from him. He is always remembered and always loved.
The family will hold visitation Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 1:00 PM, followed by the funeral services at 2:00 PM in the Family Chapel at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas 77039. Graveside service will follow immediately after at Brookside Memorial Park.
Dress is casual and everyone is encouraged to wear something purple for Alzheimer’s awareness.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to the Alzheimer's Association in Don’s honor to continue work in providing Alzheimer’s care and accelerating research. https://www.alz.org/?form=alz_donate
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.brooksidefuneralhomelauder.com for the Wood family.
