Lt. Col. John B. Atwood passed away on March 20,2014, in Houston, Texas, after a prolonged illness. John was born November 4, 1931. John attended New Mexico Military Institute. He was a career officer, valiantly completing two tours in Vietnam. John served in many places throughout the world. John was Commander of Houston District Army Recruiting before military retirement in 1981. John is preceded in death by his sister Charlene and parents, J.B. and Winnona. John is survived by his loving wife Carolyn, children Melissa and John, stepdaughters Rebecca and Debra, multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
