Gerald D. Wood 07/28/1939 -12/27/2006

Funeral services for Gerald D. Wood, 67, of Jacksonville have been set for Saturday, December 30, 2006 at 10:00 A.M. in the Autry Funeral Home chapel with Rev. James D. Havard and Rev. Dr. Bruce Webb officiating.  Masonic graveside services will be held at 3:00 P.M. at Pine Prairie Cemetery in Huntsville.  Visitation will begin on Friday, December 29th with family receiving friends from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.  

Mr. Wood was born on July 28, 1939 in Huntsville, Texas.  He received a Bachelor’s degree from Sam Houston State University and his Master’s degree from Stephen F. Austin State University.  He retired from the Texas Department of Corrections – Smith County Adult Probation.  He was Past Master of Cherokee Lodge 680, a member of the Sharon Temple, Scottish Rite, Gideon International, Texas Peace Officers Reserve, Eastern Star, and a member of Central Baptist Church.  

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Wood and Mattie Wood; and brothers, Wayne Wood and Rob Wood.  

Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Donna Gaylene & Mark Jones of Fairfield; son and daughter-in-law, Doyle Ray & Marnie Wood of Montalba; grandchildren, Jacob Tyler Jones, Aaron Douglas Jones, Samantha Teal Wood, Ethan Tolvis Wood; sister, Sue Ann Rushing of Huntsville; and several nieces & nephews.  

Pallbearers will be Kyle W. Wood, Billy B. Wilson, Wesley Wilson, Chase Wood, Gerald Arnold, and David Dennis. Donations may be made to
Shriner's Children's Hospital
c/o Sharon Temple
10027 Hwy 31E
Tyler,TX 75707

Information from Autry Funeral Home