Malcolm "Mac" Hoyle Wood Jr.

“Mac”

He will be greatly missed by those who loved him dearly

and those fortunate enough to hear his stories,

be educated with his wisdom

and be impacted by his leadership.

Born March 27, 1934

at St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City, OK

Died May 1, 2019

at home in Clearwater, FL

Preceded in death by his parents, Malcolm H Wood and Elizabeth Jewel Wood (Freeman) of Mangum OK

Survived by his wife of 58 years, Josette M. Wood (Bishop), RN

Married in SanAntonio, Tx on July 23, 1960

Father of 6, Grandfather of 13 and Great Grandfather of 17

Kerin Grimes and son in law, Bruce and their children,

Serena O’Berry (husband, Chris and their children,

CJ, Cassie and Carley O’Berry, Devon Grimes, Camya Normand, and Dallas O’Berry),

David Grimes and Anna Grimes

Renee Nuckles and her children,

Donny III (wife Alexa and daughter Riley),

Jon Paul (wife Erin and their children Alvin and Rosalie),

Shannon Grabato (husband Mike and their children Michelle and Mike, and her son Phillip Deal)

LeighBeth Baldwin and son in law, Ronald

Malcolm H. Wood, III

Dawn Naranjo and son in law, David and their children,

Joel (wife Kristina and their children Gabriel and Meia),

Diane Pekish (husband Jeremy and their children Josette and Belen),

Krystine (daughter Amelia),

Andrea Naranjo and Brandon Naranjo

Michael Wood and daughter in law, Noelle and their children,

Adele and Gabriel

Eagle Scout, BoyScouts of America, 1952;

State Champion, Oratory Award, Dept of Oklahoma American Legion, 1952;

Hominy Senior High School, Hominy, OK, 1952;

University of Oklahoma Bachelors of Science, Zoology, 1956;

Scout Leader, Girl Scouts of America;

Master of the Royal Secret of the 32nd Degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, May 10, 1969;

United States Army, Colonel, 30 years;

Entered March 4, 1957;

Retired March 3, 1987;

Rank of Colonel obtained Aug 6, 1979;

Health Service Plans, Operations, Intelligence and Training Officer;

Field Medical Assistant;

Army Medical Department (AMEED);

Command Staff;

Vietnam War, 1968-1970;

Inspector General, Walter Reed Medical Center, 3 years;

Foreign Service 5 years, 6 months;

Last assignment: Commanding AMEED Officer, Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Colorado;

US Army Decorations:

Bronze Star Medal;

Army Achievement Medal w/1 OLC;

Army Service Ribbon;

Meritorious Unit Commendation (2);

National Defense Service Medal;

Overseas Service Bars (2);

Overseas Service Ribbon (2);

Vietnam Service Medal w/4 Bronze Service Stars;

Vietnam Campaign Medal;

Army Commendation Medal w/2 OLC;

Foreign Decorations:

Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation w/ Palm Army;

Meritorious Service Medal w/3 OLC;

Legion of Merit