Ron "Durango" Wood

Funeral services for Ron "Durango" Wood, 77, of Henderson will be scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 21, 2009 at Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home in Henderson with Rev. Bill Tisdale officiating. There will be a viewing from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Rusk County Memorial Gardens under the direction of Crawford-A.Crim Funeral Home.Ron passed away at home on December 18, 2009. He was born August 10, 1932. He served in the Korean War, and later spent many years working for the Fluor Corporation in the Middle East and in Korea. He also lived and worked in California and later retired to Austin, TX where he was involved in concert promotions, and helped to organize many political and charitable events, including Farm Aid concerts.He met and married his wife Melanie in 1987 and moved to Henderson, where he owned B&R Construction and worked until 1996. He and Melanie are co-owners of "Durango's Canyon," an entertainment venue south of Henderson.He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Gladys Woods; two brothers, Charles Woods and Robert Woods; two children, David and Barbara June; one grandchild, Ritchie; and very special friend, Faye Moore.Ron is survived by his wife, Melanie and their beloved dogs Mason, Mandy, Mickey and Maggie; brother, Russell Woods and sister, Sybil Kinback, both of Warrenton, Ga.; brother-in-law, Kim Traylor and wife Jackie of Princeton, TX; sister-in-law, Jana Tiefenworth and husband Tom of Temple, TX; sister-in-law Gina Hughes and husband Vernon of Henderson, TX; and brother-in-law Donny Furqueron of New York City; daughters, Debora Glenn, Marlene Liddell and Melanie DeAngelis of Meeks, Ga.; a special niece he loved as a daughter, Pam Snodgrass of Frisco, TX; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; Melanie's mother and stepfather, Janet and Robert Williams, and her grandmother, Irene Seelbach; a very special friend and caregiver Connie Richardson.Ron cherished his life in Henderson with Melanie and his extended family and friends. All of his nieces, nephews and cousins were a source of great pride to him, and he was adored by all of them. He loved being involved in all the activities at Durango's Canyon with his friends and partners.In lieu of flowers, the family would like for donations to be made to the Henderson Animal Shelter, 2257 US Hwy. 259 S, Henderson, TX 75652Pallbearers will be: Steve Brady, Willie Bennett, Stephen Stanfield, Bob Barbee, Robert Barbee, and Victor Matlock. Honorary pallbearer is Tom Shepherd.