Darrell Eugene Wood, Sr., 82, passed away on July 8, 2013. He retired from the Deer Park Fire Department and was a recipient of the “Gold Badge” in the early 1980’s for his bravery on rescuing a 3 year old from a swimming pool and also retired from the Texas Parks and Wildlife. Darrell is preceded in death by his parents, William and Lillian Wood. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Wanda Wood; son, Darrell Eugene Wood, Jr.; daughters, Linda Jones, Darlene Layton and husband Gary, Vickey Carwile and husband Tim and Cheryl Smalarz; sisters, Joan Dreahn and Charlene Sharp; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and numerous loving family members and friends. The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 11, 2013, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Grand View Funeral Home. Online memorial tributes may be placed at www.grandviewfunerals.com
