Roy Glen Wood Jr.

Roy Glen Wood, Jr. passed away September 14, 2019. He was born in Arkadelphia on September 11, 1952 to the late Roy and Vollie Frazier Wood. Roy was a graduate of Camden Fairview High School and Henderson State University. He was a member of Phi Sigma Epsilon Fraternity, the HSU Reddie football team, and earned the nickname "Roy Dawg" during his college years He was an accomplished artist who taught art at Camden High School for five years before beginning his thirty-seven year career with International Paper/Georgia Pacific and retiring in 2016. During this time, he served as a rescue captain for the Caddo Valley Volunteer Fire Department for twenty-five years. Roy was an active member of the Camden Jaycees for a number of years and a Scout Master for Boy Scout Troup #24 in Arkadelphia. He was a member of First Methodist Church in Arkadelphia. Roy had a servant's heart and found pleasure in helping those around him. Roy vehemently loved the outdoors. Some of his happiest days were spent fishing on area lakes and he took great pride in tying his own lures. He loved hunting and enjoyed the fun and fellowship of friends over the years at Bethel Hunting Club. Roy was a people person and loved his huge circle of friends. He never met a stranger and enjoyed conversation with people from all walks of life. In 2007 Roy married the Jove of his life, Lisa, and together they embarked on a life that was full of adventure, travel, new experiences and dancing the night away. They kept busy entertaining friends in their home where Roy displayed his expertise as a chef cooking for large gatherings. They were avid campers and spent over six months camping in the last year. One of his greatest roles was that of 'Paw Paw" to their two precious grandchildren. Roy is survived by his loving wife, Lisa, and one son, Grant (Phoebe) Wood; two daughters, Brittany (Philip) Wright and Brooke Bailey; one sister, Becky (John) Smalling; and two grandchildren, Josie and Anna Kate Wright, two nephews, cousins, and extended family. Visitation is scheduled from 5:00 - 7:00 PM on Tuesday, September 17, at Hot Springs Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, September 18, at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Hot Springs with Rev. Carroll Jackson officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Tri-Lakes CASA or Garland County Circle of Friends.

Roy Glen Wood Jr.

September 11, 1952 - September 14, 2019