BOB WOOD BOARD OF DIRECTORS - CENTRAL AIRLINES ACF GSW I did not work for Central. I was just starting out to college in the fall of 1955. My dad was on the board and partners with Mr. Johnson and Mr. Stewart in Central and many other business ventures. I met Mr. Kahle many times. They were in our home in Midland often as was the whole Ambassador and Central bunch. When my dad passed away, I got the Hubbell print and the Central memorabilia. My children have a lot of it and I have told them all of the stories of those days. I think of them often and my wife tells me I dwell on the past too much. Well, they were great folks and good models to dwell on. It is not like that today and I miss them, and their era, very much. -Lee Wood (Bob's son) (4/7/02) Dad's name was Robert L. "Bob" Wood (4/10/02) From: "Lee F. Wood" To: ExFAL@Yahoo.com Subject: Old vs New Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 19:48:35 -0500 Dear Mr. Lampkin, I contemplate the changes as I read the letter from the old Central and Frontier folks, what pride and devotion they truly had for their fellow employees, their company and their job. My dad always told me he was sorry how business had changed. He was loyal to his old colleagues and friends until his death in 1993. He would never believe that corporate management had changed and become what it is today. Lorenzo and his group were just the tip of the iceberg. It is even worse today. I was just starting out when the great old companies were beginning to change. They went from the source of good to the vampires of the work place. I imagine the old Business Ethics classes at UT are long empty. It is very sad to hear about the old days. My business is the same as the old airline business, most, if not all, of the good guys are gone. The oil business is the same. I am now 65 and have maybe ten years left in business. I hope I am able to leave a few memories as great as we all had of fifty years ago. Keep the Frontier News coming, it is very refreshing to read of good times when most of the corporate giants were good people. P.S. Would you please publish or send me a list of all the old station codes. I know a few, but not near all of them. -Lee F. Wood, Midland, Texas I am looking for Central Airlines memorabilia - please contact me at swwood01@cox.net if anyone has any for sale. My father-in-law was one of the founders -Sally Wood (3/19/05) Hi Sally, I've corresponded with Lee in the past. I worked for Central and we've had some interesting email exchanges. He took my newsletter for awhile. -Jake Lamkins (3/19/05) Wood, Lee F. Lee Files Wood "Papa", 67, surrounded by family passed away Sunday, April 24, 2005. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend to all who knew him. He was the son of Robert Libbey and Mae Files Wood, born July 16, 1937 in Dallas, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Robert Libbey Wood, Jr. The family moved to Midland in 1942 where Lee graduated from Midland High School in 1955. He attended Southern Methodist University for a year before joining the United States Marine Corps. After serving two years he attended the University of Texas and Austin College in Sherman, where he met Sally White, his wife of 44 years. They were married December 29, 1960. In 1961, Lee began his career as a stockbroker with Shearson-Hamil. He later joined Weber Hall Cobb & Caudle where he was made a partner. In 1978, he entered the Real Estate business specializing in farm and ranch properties. In 1981 he formed Wood Interest, an oil and gas exploration company. After a brief move to San Antonio, Lee and Sally came home to Midland in 1990. Lee remained active in the oil and gas industry until his death. While in Dallas, the family attended Park Cities Baptist Church. He served on the Junior Board of Deacons and helped start the first couple's class. That class is known today as Floyd's Faithfuls. In San Antonio, Lee and Sally joined First Presbyterian Church. Lee served on the Board of Prison Ministries and created the Fall Welcome Back Barbeque. When Lee and Sally moved back to Midland, they joined First Presbyterian Church. Lee served as a deacon and was a member of the Covenant Class. Lee was very generous with his time, remaining an active member or associated with many organizations including the Independent Petroleum Association of America and The Austin College Alumni Association. He is survived by his wife, Sally; his three children, Lee Files Wood, Jr. and wife Leslie of Midland, Gilbert Donnelly Wood of Dallas, and Michael White Wood of Austin. Papa is lovingly remembered by the loves of his life, his three grandchildren, Amy, Grant and Alyssa Wood. He is also survived by sister-in-law, Barbara B. Wood, two nephews and five nieces. A memorial service with be held on Wednesday April 27, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 800 West Texas in Midland, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be directed to "The Wood Family Fund", c/o the Permian Basin Area Foundation, 550 W. Texas, Suite 1260 Midland, Texas 79701. The fund will be utilized for the broad charitable interests of Lee Wood during his lifetime. Published in the Midland Reporter-Telegram from 4/26/2005 - 4/27/2005. -Jake Lamkins (2/10/06) ROBERT L WOOD Born 09 Jul 1911 Died 01 Jul 1993 Age 82 At 79701 (Midland, Midland, TX) SSN issued in Texas -SSDI (2/11/06) Posted at the FL Club: Two more deaths in the FLamily I just got information that Jack Weiss, a Monarch Airlines steward, passed away last year on Nov. 3. He was 78 and had been a member of our club and subscribed to the FL newsletter. Jack sent some lovely photos which are posted on the Monarch website. Bob Wood was a member of CN's Board of Directors when the actor Jimmy Stewart was on it in 1955. Bob's son Lee was a member of our club too. Lee died last April and Bob died Jul. 1, 1993 aged 82. -Jake Lamkins (2/11/06)