Richard Wood

Richard Charles “R.C.” Wood, 81, of Plano, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025. Richard was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 2, 1943, to Hollis Wood and Mary (Timberman) Wood.

He developed a lifetime love of golf as a youngster, working as a caddy at Hyde Park Country Club in Cincinnati, Ohio. He went to Purcell High School in Cincinnati where he was on the golf team that captured the District Golf Championship in 1960. Upon graduation from High School, he enlisted in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War, serving from 1961-1965. After being honorably discharged, he served as 1st Vice Commander of the Cincinnati American Legion. He later moved to Longview, Texas, and eventually Plano, Texas.

Before retiring, Richard spent many years at Alcatel in Plano, Texas where he was an Inventory Control Supervisor.

R. C. was a member of Hurricane Creek Country Club in Anna, Texas for 35 years. Through his love of the game, he established and maintained lifelong relationships with his friends from childhood and beyond. In his later years, lunches with his golf buddies were one of the highlights of his week. Up until his cancer diagnosis in December 2024, he enjoyed staying active by golfing and walking. He particularly enjoyed taking his dog Caramel for walks, as well as appreciating local scenery and wildlife. He loved traveling and playing golf with his wife. He took pride in making sure his yard was among the best on the block, whether that be spring flowers or Christmas decorations. He was a spiritual person, maintaining his belief in Christ as his Lord and Savior. He will be dearly missed by all who loved him.

Richard is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Brenda Bryan-Wood as well as son Richard Wood and wife Rachel of Leander, Texas; daughter Deborah Sloan and husband Keith of Longview, Texas; son Jeffrey Wood and wife Darla of The Woodlands, Texas; son Brian Wood and wife Ericka of Longview, Texas; daughter Carissa Brown and husband Brian of Chicago, Illinois; stepdaughter Janet Buchhammer and husband Matthew of Cheyenne, Wyoming; 5 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren; sister Carol Delaney and husband Michael of Denver, Colorado; and sister-in-law Janice Wood of Milford, Ohio.  Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Hollis Wood and his brother, James Wood.

A memorial service will be held Friday,  April 11, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in the Hasley Chapel at St. Andrew Methodist Church, 5801 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, Texas 75093 with a reception to follow.