Gerald Ray Wood

December 9, 1952 - February 13, 2022

Gerald Ray Wood of Stratford, Oklahoma, was born December 9, 1952 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma to Lowell and Susie (Hottel) Wood. He passed away on February 13, 2022 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 69 years 2 months and 4 days. He grew up in Stratford and graduated from Stratford high school with the class of 1971. He joined the Army Reserves and served our country. Gerald was a man who wore many hats. He was a cowboy, rode with the Stratford Round up club, farmer, welder, built metal buildings and ran his own business in Wynnewood, Oklahoma. He had a big heart and was always willing to help those in need, he was always first to lend a hand. Preceded by; his parents, Lowell and Susie Wood, daughter: Cassie Raylynn Wood, sister; Deana Kay Wood, ;daughter in law; Tricia Wood, and brother in law Jim Korzan. Survived by; his son Josh Wood of Stratford, Oklahoma 3 grandsons; Wyatt, Weston, and Waylon Wood all of Stratford, Oklahoma. 2 brothers; Leslie Wood & wife Donna of Stratford, OK. ; Greg Wood & wife Carolyn of Ardmore, OK. 5 sisters; Sue Brown & husband Don, Nelda Lee & husband Jimmy, Nancy Pike & husband Bud, Debbie Korzan all of Stratford, Oklahoma, and Marsha Milligan & husband Lindell of Ratliff City, Oklahoma. Visitation; will be Thursday February 17, 2022 in DeArman Funeral Home Stratford, Oklahoma from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Services; will be 2:00 pm Friday February 18, 2022 in the Stratford High School Auditorium. Officiating; Bill Jones. Burial will be in McGee cemetery Stratford, Oklahoma.