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Steve Wood Obituary
Services for Steve Wood, 63, of Longview, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, April 30, 2010, at the Chapel of Welch Funeral Home, with Pastor Rob Parsons officiating. Visitation will be today, April 29, 2010, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Steve passed away on April 27, 2010. A loving husband of 11 years to his wife, Sharon Higginbotham-Townsend-Wood; a wonderful dad to his stepson, Joshua and daughter-in-law, Rebecca Townsend; a proud "Papa" to his grandchildren, Jacob Daniel and Haven Rose Townsend. Steve is also survived by his brother, T-Bone and his wife, Pamela Wood.
Steve's well-known passion for golf was used to greatly improve the lives of youth in East Texas as he served as inaugural tournament director for the Texas Golf Legends Pro Am benefitting the First Tee of the Piney Woods. He also served on the Gladewater Rodeo board of directors for many years. He was a consultant with JDW Services for many years.
A kind person, loyal friend and family member, he will be greatly missed.
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Larry Miller, Jr.
May 1, 2010
T-Bone,
We were sorry to hear of Steve's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Michele (Mitch) Guess
May 1, 2010
Sharon, I'm so sorry for your loss. We will continue to keep you and your family in our prayers.
Sandra Ewell-Anderson
April 30, 2010
Dear T-Bone: So sorry to learn of Steve's death. My prays are with you and all the family.
Early 1950's photo of my parents at Steve Wood's home on Hwy 80.
Mary Ann Cagle
April 30, 2010
I grew up next door to Stevie and played with him as a small child. He was a wonderful boy and I loved his big brother T-Bone. My parents had a chicken farm for awhile and sometimes we visited his parents. (attached is a photo of my parents and me at Steve Wood's old home on Hwy 80). We lost touch as we grew into teenagers, but I can remember shooting fireworks with him in the back pasture when I was 10 years old. We had fun!! He was a great kid and I miss him. I see that he had a full, happy life and this warms my heart. I am sad to hear of his passing and my prayers go with his family and friends. Mary Ann Cagle (Carrollton, TX)
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April 30, 2010
My continued prayers are with you Sharon. I am just a phone call away if you need an old friend. Love you! Lynn
Merry Gammel
April 29, 2010
Steve will be missed by so many. I am glad I got a chance to know Steve and my prayers are with his family. Have comfort in the fact Steve has made it home and we will all see him again.
Denny & Cathy How
April 29, 2010
Steve was such a nice man. We remember how kind he was to us when we first met him at our daughter Becky and Joshua's reception in Texarkana a few years ago. We are so grateful we got to visit and have fun with him this past Christmas. We are very saddened by his passing and will surely miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sharon and the family during this difficult time.
Sherry Moore-Molpus
April 29, 2010
Dear Sharon,
My prayers are with you. I did not know Steve but I know how much you loved him.
Love to all,
Sherry Moore-Molpus
James & Leigh (Moore) Hughes
April 29, 2010
We are so sad to learn of Steve's death. May the Lord and your family and friends be of comfort to all of you who loved Steve. James & Leigh, Pine Tree Class of '65
Don McCarty
April 29, 2010
It was a pleasure to have known and worked with Steve. Your family will be in our prayers.
Paul & Sharon Allen
April 29, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with Sharon and all that knew and loved Steve.
April 29, 2010
Steve always had a smile on his face, along with a positive attitude in his heart. I have many great memories of escapades with Steve.
Joe Stephenson (PTHS Class of '65)
Don Hesler
April 29, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Roberts Jim
April 29, 2010
T-Bone, what a friend Steve was all through school. We had some great times on the golf course. We all will miss him very much. Jimmy Roberts.
Arllys Brooks (formally Dancer)
April 29, 2010
Steve was one of the funniest people I remember from the PTHS Class of 1965. He will be missed.
I send my prayers and love to all family & friends. T-Bone I know that you will miss your little brother.
Thinking of you,
Bruce Smith
April 29, 2010
Sending thoughts and prayers.
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