Joseph Lacy Wood Jr.

On February 18, The Lord welcomed His child Joseph Lacy “JL” Wood, Jr. into His Kingdom. Born on November 21, 1922 in Silver City New Mexico, and raised in Big Spring, Texas he was a part of the “greatest” generation.

JL graduated from New Mexico Military Institute, received his BA from the University of Texas (Hook ‘Em JL!), and received his Masters in Education from Southwestern University. He proudly served his country as an officer in the Navy during WWII in the Pacific theatre. After the war he returned to Texas and worked as a flight attendant for Pan Am airlines. JL then turned to his passion as an educator and gentleman rancher.

He was an inspiration and role model for countless young people across Texas throughout his lengthy career as teacher, principal and administrator. The perfect host, many who had the pleasure of knowing him have fond memories of cocktail hour at the Wood house. Words cannot express what a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend he was.

He is survived by his wife Elizabeth, and sons Michael Wade Wood and his wife Laurie, Raleigh Davis Wood and his wife Kim, Joseph Lacy Wood III (Trey) and his wife Stacey, and Lee Patterson Wood and his wife Glynis, granddaughters Lacy, Blair, Lauren, Taylor, Dylan, Jordan, and Ava, grandson Jake, and great grandchildren, True, Anita, Roscoe, and Rufus and his sister Mary Louise and her husband Oliver. We love you and will miss your ever-present smile!

A celebration of JL’s life will be held this spring and family will contact all loved ones with details.