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William Wood
1970 - 2016
William Wood
1970 - 2016
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William Wood Obituary
Hunter is also survived by his parents David B. Wood and Nada R. Wood of Houston, Texas, brothers Carter R. Wood and wife Tram of Asheville, North Carolina and Spencer H. Wood and wife Lauren of Houston, Texas.
Hunter grew up in New Orleans and met the love of his life at the University of Richmond where he graduated in 1992 with a degree in Business Finance. From an early age, Hunter was an ambitious salesman and entrepreneur. Hunter worked in finance in Richmond, Virginia, New York, New York and for the past 15 years in Dallas, Texas as a Principle with Barrow, Hanley, Mewhinney & Strauss.
Hunter is remembered as a loyal family man, loving father, generous giver, and the life of the party. Everyone loved his stories about airplane and taxi evangelism, humorous toasts and his sharp dress. He will be remembered most for is his passion to share the love of Jesus Christ with others.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 29, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Watermark Church. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 10:00 AM at Hillcrest Memorial Park, 7405 W. Northwest Hwy. The Celebration of Hunter's Life will take place at Watermark Church on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 4:00 PM.
Flowers may be sent to Watermark Church, 7540 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, Texas. A fund has been set up for those desiring to make a gift in Hunter's memory and may be sent to, The National Christian Foundation: 840 Thousand Oaks Drive, Hurst, Texas 76054 c/o The Hunter Wood Memorial Fund. Gifts will be distributed to Hunter's favorite ministries including Watermark Church, We Want More, and Eternal Perspective Ministries.
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Jon Pagba
June 7, 2016
Dear Mary Clayton,
I've very fond memories of you and Hunter. Your leadership and teachings at PANYC meetings were very inspiring and helpful.
Praying that God's Spirit will keep you all in a tight embrace and grant you peace that passes all understanding during this difficult time.
Leslie Carranza
May 13, 2016
Dear Mary Clayton,
My heart goes out to you in this time of grave sadness. I will be praying for you and your family. Hunter will be greatly missed. Our Lord is with you. He loves you. My heart is heavy with grief.
Blessings,
Leslie
Sherre Barber
May 9, 2016
Hunter will be missed. We will be thinking of all of you, the people he loved the most, Hunt, Cathy Jean, Saunders, Becca May and Mary. Know that our prayers are with you, Chase Private Client,
Sherre
Kelan
Kayla
Ruthie McDonald
May 8, 2016
Dearest Mary Clayton,
What a time to come before the throne of Grace.
Kevin and I have been thinking and praying constantly for Jesus to be near to you and your precious children and loved ones. Heaven becomes very real when this happens and Christ becomes very real and near. We surrender this situation to our Lord and continue to hold you before His throne in our thoughts, hearts and prayers.
Much love, Ruthie and Kevin McDonald
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Tom Brandon
May 5, 2016
Praying for the whole family for God's peace to reign and use in you. Blessings to you Mary Clayton and Rob.
Davis Allen
May 2, 2016
Praying for you guys. I'm a colleague of Carter. My wife and I will lift your family up in prayer. Loving regards, Davis Allen
Ford and Vera Hall
May 2, 2016
Praying for you Rob, Mary Clayton and your family. We are so sorry for your loss of your beloved Hunter! What a wonderful husband, father, son in law and man of Faith our hearts are saddened by his passing.
May 2, 2016
Mary Clayton, I had by chance heard of Hunters passing just Friday morning 29th and I want you to know he was like a little brother immediately as soon as I met him,it was so magnetic ,and we clicked so well !I will never forget when he called me on the airplane headed for the Middle East ,he was so excited ,and I was too for him. He had also told me he had converted a Hindu man to Christ on his trip back. We texted each other so many times and I have still got the texts saved on my phone. I loved him so much ,and wished I was there with you guys in Dallas to be there for him. I also will pray for you and the kids for comfort. He was truly a bright light when he walked into the room, and he was so proud of his family. My family and I will pray for you and the family to get through this great great loss. Lots of Love from, Doug Bailey &family
David & Kristie Layman
May 1, 2016
Many blessings and hugs to your family.
David & Kristie Layman
May 1, 2016
David & I are so sorry for your families loss. Hunter was an amazing person and we are so thankful we got to spend some time with you guys when we lived in Dallas. It was always so nice of Hunter to email and check in on David's trips abroad. We are praying for you guys and would love to help in any way if you guys need anything. Hugs from the Laymans.
Steve Larkin
May 1, 2016
Dear Mary, Hunt, Cathy Jean, Saunders and Becca May. I cannot begin to understand what you are going through right now. I am so very sorry for your loss. When he came to Australia, I believe that Hunter and I "clicked". We always got on very well. When we were in New Zealand last year, Hunter wanted to go to Hobbiton where the Lord of the Rings was made, we hired a car and drove south of Auckland for over two hours. During the drive, he told me about his life and how he found God. He was very proud of his family. We had a good day in Hobbiton (even though it rained most of the time) and on the drive back to Auckland he called his family. I spoke to Saunders on the drive, who seems a very nice and very polite young man.
Hunter and I got on very well and we had been working on a strong prospective Australian client together. He was always so helpful during this process. He was highly thought of here by the team.
When we were told of his passing, we were all so shocked. I think because Hunter and I got on so well that people here checked on me to see if I was ok.
I just wanted you to know that Hunter did you all proud when he was here, representing both his family and Barrow Hanley. I will miss him.
You are all in my prayers.
My sincere condolences,
Steve Larkin (BNP Paribas, Sydney, Australia)
May 1, 2016
Mary Clayton, Our hearts were broken when we heard about Hunter. We are so sorry for your loss. May the Lord be with you and your family.
Bob and Myra Wormald
Carolyn Wanek Treuting
May 1, 2016
I am so very sorry for your loss. So tragic when one is so young. I remember Hunter's friendly personality and fun ways as a teen. So very sad to lose him.
Lucy Keeble
May 1, 2016
Dear Mary Clayton, This news breaks my heart for you and your family. I am sending warm and loving thoughts, and prayers your way...I am also feeling the presence of your grandmother, Mary Clayton, whose strength and faith are no doubt in you.
Carolyn Karabinos
May 1, 2016
Mary Clayton,
May God hold you and your children in his arms and give you comfort. I am so sorry for your loss and I am praying for you.
Brooke Ballenger
May 1, 2016
Mary Clayton, I am so terribly sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and thinking of you.
Donna B Lewis
April 30, 2016
I am Hunter's first grade teacher at St. Martin's school. My name is Donna Lewis. I want his family, especially his children, to know how much I loved Hunter and how happy he made our classroom. What a naturally wonderful personality he had and what a great friend he was. My granddaughter is moving to Dallas this summer. I hope I can meet you. May God be with each of you all the way.
Kitty Ogrody
April 30, 2016
Mary Clayton, I am so very sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and your family--Blessings and love, Kitty Ogrody
April 30, 2016
Mary Clayton, Madi and I are so sorry to hear of your kind husband's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers constantly. We are always here to support and help, just down the street... With Love, The Peppard Family, ( Ann and Madi)
Jen Rees Druckenmiller
April 30, 2016
Mary Clayton, I'm praying for you and your kids. Hunter was a dear friend in high school. We encouraged each other early on in our walks with the Lord. I will always remember him as a faithful believer and follower of Jesys:) May the Lord bless you and keep you, the Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you, the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.
Grace & Greg Niemeyer
April 29, 2016
The Niemeyer family is praying for the Woods. We are praying that you are blessed with sweet memories and assured of our Heavenly home, through your grief.
Laura Calenberg
April 29, 2016
You and the family are in our prayers from the minute we heard the news.
My heart hurts for you and we are lifting you and your precious children up in prayer.
Laura and Jeff
BILLY Louis WOOD
April 29, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
April 29, 2016
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Hunter.He was another son to me and Gary during his years at St. Martin's.My prayers and sympathies are with all of his family and friends during this difficult time. I know he and Gary are "catching up" in Heaven now! Love to all, Louise Kepper Schaefer
Laura Crouch
April 29, 2016
Mary Clayton, Hunter has always stood out in my mind as a rock. Just like you. I have the most beautiful vision of him in my mind---how much he loved you. I thank God for having met him.
Robin Rice
April 29, 2016
Praying Hebrews 13:5 for your sweet family. Know you are cherished and loved. In Christ's Love, Robin and Robbie Rice
Jeffery Martinn
April 29, 2016
So very sorry for your loss. We will be praying for all of you during this terrible time. With all our love, Jeff and Christina Martin
Gary and Nita O'Neal
April 29, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for your entire family during this difficult time.
Lynne Renshaw
April 29, 2016
So sorry to hear of Hunter's passing at such a vibrant and young age. Thinking of you and your entire family and remembering fun times with all at StM.
Sue DeVore
April 29, 2016
I am so so sorry Mary Clayton and I pray for our Lords peace for you and your children. So very sad.
Caroline Rivas
April 29, 2016
My thoughts and heart are with you all.
Henry Rivas
April 29, 2016
No words can express our sorrow. We hold you close in our thoughts and prayers. Much love, Henry and Jefferson Rivas
Wendell Welder
April 29, 2016
Thinking of you and your dear family and will continue to hold you in our hearts. We love you dearly and pray for your comfort. Much love, Austin and Wendell
April 29, 2016
Drew and I are so very sorry to hear of Hunter's passing. We have happy memories of living near each other and being friends while living in New York City with our very young families. I remember Hunter's joyful countenance. I do pray that Jesus will come very, very near now and will comfort Mary Clayton and all of their dear children and extended family. Praying for you.
Donna Field
April 29, 2016
Drew and I are so very sorry to hear of Hunter's passing. We have happy memories of living near each other and being friends while living in New York City with our very young families. I remember Hunter's joyful countenance. I do pray that Jesus will come very, very near now and will comfort Mary Clayton and all of their dear children and extended family. Praying for all.
Joe Martin Jr
April 29, 2016
Nancy and I are so sad to hear of Hunter's passing...The Lord reminded us of three things to encourage you. The Lord is good and He does good. The Lord is close and you can lean upon Him. The Lord's love is steadfast, you can depend upon Him... We love you Mary Clayton...
Rachel Denison
April 29, 2016
We love you Wood Family! We are praying for you and thinking of you constantly. -Craig and Rachel Denison
Kathy Hempel Cox
April 29, 2016
So saddened to hear of Hunter's passing. He and Mary Clayton were such an encouragement and blessing to our community group and his passion for Jesus so very evident. Praying your family be comforted and held up.
John & Tanja Malone
April 29, 2016
Mary Clayton, Hunt, Cathy Jean, Saunders and Becca May,
We are grieving for you all and praying for comfort and strength. You're one of our favorite Monteagle families of strong believers. We will pray that all will lean not on our own understanding, but will rest in the sovereignty of the risen Lord.
Love,
John & Tanja Malone
Kris Smalling
April 29, 2016
Gage and I are praying and thinking about each of you. You are in our hearts and pray the Lord is holding you close. -- kris Smalling
Suzanne Gueydan
April 29, 2016
I knew Hunter for 13 years at St. Martin's and will always remember his humor and his love of his friends. I'm so terribly sorry for your loss. My best to you and your family as you try to get through this.
Kathy Touchstone
April 28, 2016
Thinking of you all and praying for the days to come that you will always remember the joyful and happy moments, until you meet again.
Mary Clayton, you have ministered to countless people and I pray that God's perfect words, through those who surround you in the days to come, will comfort you with love, sustain your needs and nourish your heart.
In Christ's love, Kathy Touchstone
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