Mr. Donald Clarke Wood

October 27, 1937 - November 2, 2020

Donald Clarke Wood Sr., Marine Veteran, of Foley, AL., passed away peacefully, while surrounded by his family, on November 2, 2020 at the age of 83. Don is survived by his wife, Mary Wood; his children, Brenda Evans and Donald Wood Jr.; grandchildren, Brandon Swaney, Amy Begnal, Amanda Butler, Amber Hoover, Ashley Mauger, Randy Evans, and Blake Evans; 10 great-grandchildren; and his siblings, Jim Wood, Ruth Subel, and Judy Anderson. Don was preceded in death by his son, Mark Wood; and his sisters, Betsy Hunnicutt and Barbara Gibbson. Don was born in Southern Pines, North Carolina on October 27, 1937 to Ariel Clarke Wood and Ruby Madeline Gargis. He served in the Marine Corps from 1954 to 1958; married his childhood sweetheart, Mary, on February 17, 1956; and became a trusted business owner as a mechanic and contractor following his military service. Don built many homes and businesses in Foley and renovated a Foley Historic Landmark, the Gift Horse Restaurant, in 1984. Don was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Following his retirement from Beach Club, he spent his time building, traveling, fishing, camping, working on computers, restoring VW beetles, and spending quality time with his family. He was a jack of all trades; a selfless and hardworking man that was quick to support family and friends. Don was relied upon to make home or vehicle repairs, program computers, or just provide a listening ear and pass on years of wisdom and plenty of laughter. Don lived a full life and left behind treasured memories, life lessons, and values that will continue lighting up and motivating the lives of his loved ones. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, Boston Terrier (Tinker), and all who had the pleasure of knowing him