John David Wood

John David Wood, loving husband, father, son, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on October 31, 2017. John was born on October 10, 1967 in Wichita Falls, Texas. He grew up in Plano and then later in Sachse. He attended Lakeview Centennial High School in Garland, where he met his future wife, Amy.John was a gifted and talented man. He was a printed circuit board designer by title, but was so much more than that. He could invent, repair, or build anything he put his mind to. He never met a stranger and was always ready to help anyone who needed him. John would also rescue any injured or stray animal that came his way. His heart was full of love and compassion. The biggest loves of John's life were his wife and his boys. Amy, Nick, Jack, and Sam meant everything to him. He was an amazing husband and father. John enjoyed coaching soccer when his boys were young, vacationing at the beach, and spending weekends at the lake with his family. He loved gardening and the outdoors. On July 26, 2017, John unexpectedly lost his twenty year old son, Jack. This was a tragedy of unexplainable proportions. His heart was broken and never recovered. John and Jack are now resting peacefully together in Heaven.John will be lovingly remembered by his wife of almost 27 years, Amy, and his two sons, Nick and Sam; his parents, Janis and Jack Wood; his in-laws, Fred and Annette Matthies; his sister and brother-in-law, Pamela and David Leidy; nieces, nephew, extended family, and dear friends.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, November 6, 2017 at First @ Firewheel Church, 5500 Lavon Drive, Garland, Tx, with Pastor E. Wayne Hanks officiating. Visitation will be held at 1:00 pm, one hour prior to the funeral service. Internment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery, Lavon, Tx.