William "Don" Wood, a Coalgate resident, was born on August 3, 1932, to William and Katherine (Nesbit) Wood, at Coalgate, Oklahoma. He passed away on April 11, 2024, at his home in Coalgate, at the age of 91 years, 8 months, and 8 days. Don graduated from Coalgate High School in the Class of 1947. After high school Don served as an electrician's helper in United States Army, he was stationed in Germany during the Korean War. Don was a Rancher his whole life, working alongside his family and friends.  Don also worked in the oil field for 30 years on the Alaskan North Slope, he was known as a "Mud-man" but he had many duties during his time. He married Debra Lynn Flowers on October 29, 1989, at Mena, Arkansas. They were married for 34 years and enjoyed 41 wonderful years together before his passing. If you were lucky enough to know Don, you'd know he had the biggest heart. He stood with honesty and integrity in everything he did. He helped someone if he could and preached kindness above all. For this Don was respected by many.  He spent his time doing what he loved with the people he loved, and for that we are very blessed.

SURVIVED BY

Wife: Debby Wood of the home in Coalgate, OK

Son: Tommy Wood of Coalgate, OK

Daughter: Nicole Wood and partner Jared Klingler of Norman, OK

Stepson: Levi Bolgrien and partner Nikki Conrad of Coalgate, OK

Special Cousin: Jahree Standridge of Coalgate, OK

Grand Children: Adam Cole of Coalgate, OK

Candice Ott of Hartshorne, OK

Shelby Wood and partner Ross Anderson of Atoka, OK

Colton Wood of Coalgate, OK

Deiondra Howard of Coalgate, OK

Imri Bolgrien of Coalgate, OK

Great Grandchildren: Parker Cole of Coalgate, OK

Wren Anderson of Atoka, OK

Valerie Anderson of Atoka, OK

Don had many other special Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and loved ones that there wasn't enough paper in the world to list.

You were all loved and thought of.

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY

Daughter: Patti Lanelle Wood

Wife: Lenora Childress

Parents: Bill and Katherine Wood

Brother: Phillip Wood

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Graveside Services: Don Wood Cemetery at Roundhill in Coal County, Oklahoma

Officiating: A.J. Horn

Assisting: Pastor Lyle Shipley

Casketbearers: Zack Hunt, Gary Crowley, Phillip Allen, Jerrard Allen, Colton Wood, Levi Bolgrien, Preston Cole, Jamie Ward, Adam Cole

Honorary Casketbearers: Jimbo Éclair, Jim Hudson, Mike Vaughn, Tim Thomas, Frank and Mary Sells, Jimmy O'Flannigan, Joe Childress, Gary Vaughn, David Cometti, Rick Mann, Bobby Horner, J.C. Stiles, Mike Thomas, Chris McCoy

FAMILY NIGHT TUESDAY 6-8PM

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