Richard William Wood

I met the Wood family while growing up in Argyle where Bill was often the Coach of the team. Even after leaving I was fortunate enough to bump into Bill on a few occasions and he was never too busy to say hello or offer a laugh. My deepest sympathies to Terri, Ashley, Sean, and Paige.

Bill...A friend, mentor, father figure and overall good man. He led by example. After graduating and playing basketball at UNT, Bill & Rita welcomed me into their home in Argyle and literally made me a part of their family. It was through that relationship that led me to began teaching basketball lessons to Ashley, Sean and Page. And later throughout the entire Argyle community.

I will forever miss but cherish Bill's words of wisdom and the unconditional love that he shared with me that touched me in so many profound ways.

What I will miss most about Bill is his passion for basketball, baseball, football and most importantly his family and those he worked with at the law office. He was the ultimate competitor.

Thank you Bill & Rita for setting great examples for me and others to follow.

God Bless,

Deon Hunter

P.S. You left great foot prints to follow!

I knew Bill best when I was a teenager visiting his niece. He played the guitar and sang to us and we thought he was really special. And he was! He was every boy's hero, too. This world has lost a good one but his struggles are over. Rest in Peace, Bill. Whenever I hear the Righteous Brothers, I'll think of you! Peace to your family.

I first met Bill in the fifth grade at West Elementary. He was a kind, compassionate child who maintained those qualities throughout life. He came to San Antonio many years ago as a presenter at a legal seminar sponsored by the Trial Lawyers Association. It was wonderful to see him in a professional environment. I was delighted to visit with him at our class reunion in 2019. My deepest condolences to his family and colleagues.

Sending my prayers to Bill's family. It was a pleasure working with him through the years.

I am Very Sorry for your loss. I know that "Coach" will be missed. I pray for him and Terri and all. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Coach Wood was a great man full of passion and heart. I grew up with Sean playing basketball in Argyle and our dads coached together. He was a great motivator, father, and coach. His energy infectious! My deepest condolences to Sean, and the rest of the family. May your Dad rest peacefully.

I got to see Bill at U.N.C in 2018 after fifty years. He still had that big smile I remembered when we lived at the Phi Gam house. We will miss you. Perge! Mike Moore (U.N.C. 68)

The Naugher family is so sorry for your loss of such a great man. We all have such wonderful memories of him. His smile and kindness to all will be missed by all!

The Naugher family is so sorry for your loss of such a great man. We all have such wonderful memories of him. His smile and kindness to all will be missed by all!

Though I didn't know him well, I felt like I did! That is how he made everyone feel, I bet! I will fondly remember his smile and quick wit. He was kind, friendly, giving, helpful and dare I say FUN! He helped make my employment at the Denton County Bar Assoc. more like a family.
I am lifting up prayers of comfort and peace for his family, colleagues, and friends. He definitely made this world a better place!

I will miss “Ricardo Guillermo Madera” as he would call himself in Spanish, when he practiced his Spanish with me.
To say he was a great friend is an under statement. I worked for Bill for 22 years and I will miss his serenades every morning when he came in the office, his poems, his quotes and his curiousity. And I will miss his grandmothers birthday poem every year on my birthday. Rest In Peace dear friend.
To Terri and his much beloved family, The Alcantar family share in your grief and offer our most sincere condolences.

I'm so sorry to hear about Bill, he was a wonderful man sending love and prayers for all!

Terri, I am so saddened to hear about Bill. He was such a dear sweet man with an infectious smile. He just always seemed to radiate happiness. I pray that you and your family find peace and comfort during such a sad time.

Bill was a great friend. His smile always made me feel good. The world will not be the same without him.

Bruce and I are so very sad to learn that Bill is now in God’s house. We know it is beautiful there, but we were not ready to let him go. What a terrific guy who always lit up a room. Glad we have lots of memories since School days in Midland Texas and many high school reunions. He will be missed greatly. Terri we send our sincere condolences to you and the entire family. RIP Bill till we meet again! Ruth and Bruce Holley

Teri and Family Bob and I are so very sorry of the great lost of Bill.
Our Prayers are with y’all during the time.
Love,
Bob and Gail Schultz

Rest In Peace Bill! Ex classmate that enjoyed watching you play football at Midland High!

It would be a gross understatement to simply say Bill was a “great guy.” He was so much more to all of us Midlanders.
He epitomized everything that’s good. What an accomplished, loving man he was. I loved seeing him at our class reunions! May he forever rest in peace
To Terri and his much beloved family, we share in your grief and offer our most sincere condolences.

I first knew Bill in the seventh grade. I had moved to Midland from a very small town and he was a friend from the beginning. I’m so glad I got to visit with him at our last class reunion in Midland. I am shocked to hear of Bill’s passing. My sincerest condolences to his family. He will be greatly missed by so many. Dell Renfro

To Bill’s family. I knew Bill for 35 to 40 years. We had many cases together. Bill was a professional and gentleman always. It was always my pleasure and reward to confer with him. I am saddened by his passing. I am very sorry for your loss. Steve Johnson

Bill was a valued longtime close friend, classmate, and teammate (in various sports) during junior high and high school. Bill was always a special person. He will be greatly missed. Sincerest condolences!

. . . . . . Pete Creasey