Nolan E. Wood, Jr passed way August 31, 2018.  He was born to Nolan E. Wood, Sr and Iola Wood in Tahoka, Texas on November 3, 1937.

Nolan is survived by his wife Carolene, of 60 years; daughter Jana Lynn Schallau and husband Dan Schallau, of Austin; sons Brad Wood of Walburg, and Mark Wood of Georgetown; grandchildren Carrie Lynn Wood, Ryan Wood and wife Kimi, and Matthew Wagner, step-granddaughter Lyndsey King; great-grandson H Bradley Wood; sisters Idalia Money of Del Rio and Paula Wolff and husband Cal Wolff of Fort Worth;two nephews and a niece.

Nolan earned a bachelor's degree from Baylor University, a master's degree from North Texas State University and a Doctorate from University of Houston. He spent 43 years in education teaching junior high and high school, being a public-school counselor and a college professor.  He retired after working 19 years at the Texas Education Agency.

Nolan was a faithful member of Crestview Baptist Church in Georgetown.  He taught Bible study to senior adults, sang in senior choir and served many years on the Homebound Committee. He also worked at Camp Crestview for many years and served as a volunteer chaplain at St. David's Hospital.

Nolan's passions were teaching, working with teachers, serving others, teaching the Faith Sunday School Class, and playing golf in his later years.  He loved his family and was very devoted to them.

A memorial service will be held at Ramsey Funeral Home in Georgetown on Friday, September 7 th at 2:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the building fund of Crestview Baptist Church or Camp Crestview.

The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of Estrella Oaks Rehabilitation Center for their loving care during Nolan's last weeks.