Butch Wood, 67, of Mayhill, NM, passed away on November 28, 2014 at his beloved mountain home. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, December 5, 2014 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel.Butch was born on September 4, 1947 in Baytown, TX to Frances Rose Heckler Wood and Milton Leroy Wood, Sr. He was a very strong, dependable, and giving man who never met a stranger. He was loved and respected by all who knew him. He loved to fish, ride his horses, and spend time with his family. He was a proud US Air Force Veteran who served 3 tours in Vietnam. He also prided himself on his career of ensuring the safety of his fellow oilfield service employees. He married Theresa Ann Bianchi on August 9, 1969 in Highlands, TX. He had one son, David Shawn Wood (Shawnee Brook), and one daughter Laurie Anne Wood (LarLar/Sugar Bug). He has 4 grandchildren, McKinzee (Kinzee Mac Girl), Gabe (Gabe Man), Helena (Lena Girl), and Alice (Ali Girl).He is survived by his wife, Theresa Ann Wood; son and daughter-in-law, Shawn and Michelle; grandchildren, Helena and Alice; daughter and son-in-law, Laurie and Steve (Mijo) Fulwider; grandchildren, McKinzee and Gabe; mother and father-in-law, Art and Jean Bianchi, whom he loved as his own parents; brother and sister-in-law, James and Jan Blaha; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.He is preceded in death by his mother, Frances Rose Heckler Wood; father, Milton Leroy Wood, Sr.; and brother, Marty Wood.The family would like to express their gratitude towardsAll the family and friends who have sent their prayers, love, and support during his courageous battle with cancer.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Disabled American Veterans. dav.orgArrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com. ,
