Alan Aubrey Wood

Alan and I 1st met on graveyard shift working in an emergency mental health unit. The stress it contained was strong at times, but Alan always showed up with a smile and his McDonald's breakfast to share. We would go over the notes and hi-points of the shift, keeping each other prepared so as to be out of harm's way. Unknown to me, he was preparing me to move on to my next role as a Tier 3 Tx HSC 3 counselor w/FL Department Of Corrections. We served together there with a special team, and...

Alan was a wonderful soul and had a way of making everyone feel important. I was blessed to work with him at 2 different venues. His catchy sense of humor and humble personal sharing were keys in de-escalating stressful situations at crucial times. He was an icon as both co-worker and friend to me.

Alan was a true inspiration to all of us working at Martin Unit Treatment Center at Martin Correctional Institute. He was a confidante and friend, someone I have followed through the years as much as possible, and I will miss him. He will probably be at the gate greeting new souls in heaven with that smile!

I have many happy childhood and young adult memories of trips from Michigan to Arkansas to spend time with Alan, my other cousins, aunts, uncles, and Grandma Dowless. Alan was a special person who was proud of all of his children.

I have many happy childhood and young adult memories of trips from Michigan to Arkansas to spend time with Alan, my other cousins, aunts, uncles, and Grandma Dowless. Alan was a special person who was proud of all of his children.