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Husband of the late Tommy Lou Cowell Wood (the love of his life), father of Theodore Edward Wood (Linda) of Gilroy, CA, Thomas Paul Wood (Zennie) of Salinas, CA and the late Janet Janice Wood Garland and her surviving husband, Gene.Grandfather of Ted, Tim, Leeanna, Bonnie, George, Carrie, Michelle, Dusti and Derrick. He was a great-grandfather of 18, and was raised in Kansas City, Kansas. Paul was a Navy Veteran of World War II and moved to Salinas in the mid 50's. He worked as a salesman for Dolly Madison Cakes, owned and operated the Flamingo Bar in Salinas, he was a truck driver for Sam Andrews Produce in Holtville and later in his retired life, he delivered the Salinas Californian Newspaper. He was a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign War and an avid bowler. Paul was also a past member of the Alisal Lions Club, Salinas. Private family service has already been held. Donations to the American Lung Association preferred.