Richard Lee Wood

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1945-2020

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Funeral service for Richard Lee Wood, 74, Weatherford resident will be 2 p.m. Thursday, November 19, 2020, in the Emmanuel Baptist Church with Clint Carter officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Lockstone Funeral Home.

The family moved to Pharr, Texas where he attended school. After school, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served 7 years. Upon his return he worked for Western Oil Company as a mechanic.

April 15, 1980, in Edinburgh, Texas, he married his “Babe” Evelyn Mary and her four children. Richard and Evelyn split a $10 bill in half and shared a secret pact. He carried his half everywhere he went even until his last day.

In 1982, He and his family were transferred to Oklahoma where they made a home in Weatherford as he continued to work in Clinton for 30 years before his first retirement. He then worked for Alberts Truck as the Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor.

Richard played golf, did woodworking, played cards and grilled many meals for his family and friends.

Richard was born December 30, 1945, in Kingfisher, to Henry and Ruth Wood and returned to his heavenly home October 13, 2020, in Weatherford . He was the youngest of their six children and nicknamed “Dickie.”

Richard played golf, did woodworking, played cards and grilled many meals for his family and friends.

Richard was a faithful member and servant at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Anyone could find him most Sunday mornings handing out donuts and candy to the children. He and a friend started a men’s class at the church which grew into a large class of faithful men. He was quick to jump to help in any aspect of the church.

Richard spent most of his spare time with his family. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, brother, uncle, Papa and friend.

Survivors include: his wife, Evelyn of their home in Weatherford; two sons, Michael (Tabetha) Wilsher, of Stafford, Virginia, and Kevin (Nikki) Wilsher, of Claremore; two daughters, Meishel (Terrell) Fry, of Yukon, and Cynthia Davis, of Woodward; one brother, Jack Wood, of Riudoso, New Mexico; one sister, Jane Smith, of Bandera, Texas; nine grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Jim and Don Wood; and one sister, Arlene Wood.