Johnny Edward Wood

Johnny Edward Wood, age 74, of Channelview, TX., went home to be with his Lord on December 28, 2022. He was always proud to say that he was born on "All Saints Day", November 1, 1948.He is predeceased by his parents, Lamar Edward Wood, Frances Lorring Lofton Wood. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Charles Franklin Wood and Glen Alan Wood and our sweet niece, Terry Wood. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 42 years, Karen Sue McManners Wood, sons, Johnny Edward Wood Jr. and James Allan Wood. He also leaves a sister, Belinda DiStefano; sisters in law: Marsha Wood and Joy Madero. Brothers in law: Joe DiStefano, Raul Madero, and Larry McManners who loved him like a brother. Nieces: Melissa (Missy) Wood, Juanita (Jenny) Castle, Martha Espinoza, and Sierra DiStefano. Nephews: Charles F. (Bubba) Wood, John Espinoza and Richard Espinoza Jr.. Long time friend Robert (Bobby) Ewell, as well as many other family, long time childhood friends, former co-workers, and church family.

Johnny graduated from Highlands High School and attended San Antonio Jr. College and the U of H. He was and always has been a hard worker since he was young. He held a variety of jobs, gas station attendant for Sigmore Shamrock; he and his brother Charles worked on a seismograph crew; he worked, for several years for Montgomery Ward on the loading dock. It was said at the time that he could eat a bucket of KFC by himself. He moved to Houston with his brother Charles and worked full time at both Ward's and Gray Tool until he felt confident enough to leave Ward's. He also rode a bike everywhere until he earned enough to buy a used VW. Johnny was so proud of the 37 years he had put in at GrayTool/GraylocProducts/Oceaneering as a class A machinist. He was more proud of his family, the time he spent with them on camping and traveling trips and the time spent with his sons while they were in 4-H FFA.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your favorite charity, religious organization or KHCB Radio in Johnny's memory.

A visitation for Johnny will be held Thursday, January 12, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Pasadena Funeral Home, 2203 PASADENA BLVD, PASADENA, TX 77502. A funeral service will occur Friday, January 13, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, 2203 PASADENA BLVD, PASADENA, TX 77502. A graveside service will occur Friday, January 13, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Forest Park East Funeral Home, 21620 Gulf Fwy, Webster, TX 77598.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.pasadenafuneralchapel.com for the Wood family.