Charles Wayne Wood
Jul 2, 1940 - Feb 28, 2017
Posted by Jo Aguirre

Criswell Funeral  Home

Charles Wayne Wood was born to John and Ruby (Lamb) Wood near the community of Oil Center, west of Ada, Oklahoma on July 2, 1940.  He passed away on February 28, 2017 at the Alliance Health Hospital in Durant, Oklahoma at the age of 76 years, 7 months, and 26 days.  

He graduated from Vanoss High School in 1958.  He attended Murray State College where he met Yvonne Cole.  That was the beginning of the next 59 years of his life. 

Charles and Yvonne were married on June 24, 1960.  Charles was drafted into the United States Army in July 1963 during the Vietnam Crisis.  While Charles was stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, Kimberly KaLynn was born.  He was discharged from the Army in July 1965 and the family moved to Connerville, started their ranching operation, and Charles began working for the U.S. Conservation Department.  In 1972 he began working for Uniroyal Tire Company, which later became Michelin Tire.  He worked there until he retired in 1995 and began full-time ranching. 

Charles attended the Connerville First Baptist Church before moving to Lake Texoma, where he became active in the Mead Baptist Church .  Charles was a 32nd degree Mason and a lifetime member of Pontotoc Lodge #136. 

It was while he and Yvonne were preparing for their 50th wedding anniversary that Kim told them she was expecting their first grandbabies (twins).  He then started preparing a home near Kingston to be near his grandchildren, Colt and Kate.  He spent many hours riding them around Lost Acres on the golf cart and the lake, visiting with friends, feeding the birds, picking up shells, lost lures, etc.  He claims credit for teaching Colt to throw a pretty good fishing hook.  Kate was more interested in having a picnic with MawMaw's snacks. 

He was meticulous about his home and yard.  Charles suffered a heart attack in 2003, and a stroke in September 2016.  Charles loved spending time with family and friends and he will be missed by all who knew him and loved him. 

Charles is survived by his wife of 56 years, Yvonne Cole Wood of the home; a Daughter, Kimberly Andrews and husband John of Kingston; Grandson, Colton Andrews and Granddaughter, Kathryn Andrews of Kingston; Sister-in-law, Elsie Cole of Connerville; Nephew, Ronald Cole and wife Raye Lyn of Tishomingo; Niece, Rhonda Coleman and husband Jerry Don of Tishomingo; Great Nephews, Dakota Cole and wife Jamy of Connerville and Nevada Cole and wife Amanda of Ada; Great Nieces, Michelle Ables of Coalgate and NiCole Standridge and husband Jeramy of Durant; Aunt, Esteleen Farmer of Hot Springs, Arkansas; and three cousins who grew up like brothers, Jimmy Wood of Altus, Lynn Wood and wife Donna of Ada, and Glenn Wood and wife Marilyn of Wichita Falls, Texas. 

Preceding Charles in death were his parents and Brother-in-Law, Kenneth Cole 

Family hour will be Friday, March 3, 2017 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at  Clark Funeral Service in Tishomingo.  The funeral service will be Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. in the Herb Clark Memorial Chapel with  burial to follow at the Connerville Cemetery.  Pall Bearers are: Dakota Cole, Nevada Cole, Toby Wallace, Bob Hill, Lewis Smith, and Robert Nelson.  Honorary Pall Bearers are: Sam Combs, Dean Ross, Bobby Stewart, Walt Sanford and Dale Knowles. 

Thank You For Your Service!