Carlton “Carl” Elleston Wood III
Carlton “Carl” Elleston Wood III, 70, of Beaumont, passed away, Friday, December 2, 2022, at Harbor Hospice, Beaumont, with his wife, Bea, by his side. He was born on May 15, 1952, to Tommye Jean Wyche Wood and Carlton Elleston Wood, Jr., in Beaumont.
Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Bea Wood; son, Robert Lyle Patton and his wife, Heather; and grandchildren, Drake Wood Patton and Lori Lyle Patton, all of Beaumont; sister, Becca Wood Rather of Fredericksburg; stepmother, Peggy Wood of Beaumont; and numerous nieces, nephews, loved ones, and friends throughout the years.
He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Mary Jane Wood Rayner.
From the age of 13, Carl worked with his dad his entire life in his family’s swimming pool business, Coastal Pools, which he took over in 2002.
He loved the outdoors from snow skiing to sailing, and scuba diving, but especially hunting and fishing. His hobbies included gardening, stargazing, etching glass and stone, wood carving, and refurbishing old cars. From rebuilding to rewiring, there wasn’t much Carl couldn’t do.
A gathering of Mr. Wood’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His cremation arrangements were handled through Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Carl and his father to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, Virginia 22116-7023 or Ducks Unlimited, Inc.
One Waterfowl Way, Memphis, Tennessee 38120.
Video
Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
- 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
- December 6, 2022
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Amazingly I am just hearing about this sad news. Carl and I had some great times replacing pool drains,talking about diving and fishing. Carl was a great guy and I am glad to have known him. Rest in peace my friend…
Sweet Ms Bea, I am so saddened to hear the news of Carl’s passing. I am surely going to miss our visits. Peace be with you and your family.
Beautiful reflection of the love and joy that always shared with family and friends. Walk in their life was always filled with outreach given from their hearts. I has been a honor to see the beautiful reflection of the Christian life. Thank you for instilling composure of love on your daily life. Thank you both love Felicia Manriquez..
I won’t speak for anyone else that worked for Carl over the years but there are many. Coastal Pools was home to many people over the last many years and I am certainly one that had the privilege of working for him and also he was my BEST FRIEND. He was a profound influence in my life. Him and I spent many weekend at the deer lease, he was funny when he was relaxing. The one rule he enforced with me was ” No talking shop at the lease”. I love Carl and I just hope he gets to smile and laugh like I saw him do so many times.
God Speed my BROTHER.
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I am so sorry to hear that Carl has passed. His father was one of my closest friends, and I know he would be proud of Carl’s stewardship of Coastal Pools. Carl was a good guy who will be missed.
Bea, David and I were so sorry to hear about Carl. We are keeping you and your family in our prayers during this holiday season.
Love
David & Ina
Bea we are so sorry to hear about your loss with Carl! I went to school with Mary Jane and new your family for so long????we wanted to let you know we are thinking about you Carl was a good man he will be missed dearly especially with our Farmers Insurance Family with George Richmond, Jerry Richards and Donna Richmond he and I shared information about Diabetes often in the office! He will be missed! RIP CARL????
Bea, Rob & Peggy, I am so very sad. To hear of Carl’s passing and all that he endured recently. He was a very special, talented guy and has gone too soon. Prayers for loved ones and friends.
I have so many great memories of Carl in junior high and high school. Always such a sweet and easy going guy! Bea, he will be missed. Many prayers and comforting thoughts for you and your family.
Bea, Peggy & Rob,
My thoughts and prayers are for you to know that Carl is and always will be in our hearts and memories. He was a very special guy and his parents were very proud of how he took Coastal Pools, Inc. and continued his Dad’s vision and legacy.
Dear Bea,
Carl graduated with David and me
In 1971. He was such a good man—friend, husband, father and grandfather. I can only imagine how proud he must have made his father—following in his footsteps with the company.
Carl’s word was as good as a legal contract.
He was such a well respected businessman in our community.
He adored you and was such a loyal and loving husband. Your loss is great but being the strong Christian woman that you are wii give you the strength you need to carry on the Lord’s work until you are reunited with your beloved Carl in Heaven someday.
You know that we would have been at the service for Carl if there had been anyway possible. Our family funeral was the same day as Carl’s service.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences for you and your family.
Love always, Pam and David Chance
sorry for your loss Bea we go back a long wayl
Sorry to hear of Carl’s passing. May he Rest In Peace
Bea, I am so sorry. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Carl were always so nice and helpful to us all the 25+ years we lived on Berry Road. ????????????????????????????????❤️
Bea & Rob,
So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dana
Jim and I have known Carl for many decades. You will not find a finer person on earth. He was a good business man and a kind friend to many. He will be missed by all who knew him. We pray that the family can recover from his loss and remember him as the man he was while he was with us. You have our condolences.,
Jim & Irene Chesnutt
bea,
i met call when i got to lamar. he was a nice guy then.
over the years i would see him. still that nice guy.
saw yall last at beaumont art league. hadn’t changed. still a very nice guy.
so sorry for your lost.
mike cacioppo
So very very sorry for your loss. Lori and Brian Alter
Dearest Bea,
I know Carl was your EVERYTHING… a steadfast companion both in life and Coastal Pools. I am so very sorry for your loss. You kept him strong in mind and he amazingly,will do so for you now!
Through his compassion, faith,thoughtfulness, wit,companionship, and humor( often tongue in cheek) he brought us ALL so many wonderful individual memories to remember him by.
So, today as I pause to reflect and mourn the life of a wonderful man I am filled with gratitude to have known and been a witness to your love and to call Carl a friend! He made me smile and laugh like now ( remembering even his grumblings which often turned to funny’s… laughing.) He isn’t far from my heart and I celebrate that!
You have my most heartfelt condolences as does your family ( especially Peggy, Becca, Rob) and the many lives who were touched by Carl.
Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs!
Carl IS now resting in peace!
With much Love, Diane Stuart
Sending our deepest condolences to Bea , Rob and family. Carl has helped us for many years, truly a good man. You will be in our prayers for days to come.
Andy Burns, Mitzy Burns, Christy Sullivan, and Tina Prince
Bea, We are so blessed to have known you both so many years. Carl will truly be missed.
Our prayers are with you and all your family.
My deepest condolences to all of Carl’s family. Carl took care of his customers and treated them fairly. He will be missed.
My deepest sympathies to all of Carl’s family. He was a great guy. I have lots of good memories of him and of his family growing up in the neighborhood. Rest In Peace.
Dear Mrs. Wood,
My deepest condolences. Carl was a good man and a very nice person. It was a pleasure knowing him for many years and I am going to miss him. I pray that God gives you the strength to endure this difficult time in your life.
Bea and family
I’m so sorry about Carls Passing.
Many years of great Memories of his creations
Beautiful work in the pool industry throughout southeast Texas. His knowledge of his craft was incredible and amazing.
Working with him was always a pleasure such a great guy. Prayers for you and the family.
Dear Bea,
We are so sorry to hear about Carl’s passing.
He was a great guy and a great friend and have great memories of our times together. You were a treasure to his life!! Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. May he rest in Peace, yours truly, Bob and Paula Atkins
Bea & Family
I am truly sorry for your loss. I knew Carl as a kind, gentle soul. While he had few words, he spoke volumes with his generous friendship and his willingness to tinker where he could to help others. I remember when Carl saved the day for Sam & I after hurricane Rita. Don’t know where we would have been without him. He will be missed, but our memories of Carl will live on.
We’re sorry to hear of Carl’s passing. Peace to all of you during this difficult time.
Mimi, Bea, Rob & Heather, and extended family, our hearts are broken, and condolences to you during this very difficult time. Carl was a good one. He will be missed.
Heartfelt condolences to the family. So sorry for your loss.
So very sorry to hear about Carl. He was definitely one of the Good Guys and will be missed. Carl was always kind to me and when I did see him I always enjoyed catching up with him. My Prayers to Bea, Rob and the rest of the Family.
Many Prayers for Bea, Rob and family during this time of loss.
I have such fond memories of the time we spent sharing the great outdoors while hunting and fishing. You never knew what new twist Carl was going to come up with that made the trips more successful, and entertaining!
I know you all all are going to miss him so much.
May God comfort you and give you peace.
worked with,worked for,lived with,and hunted with carl many times…we always had fun…good decent man…sorry to hear of his passing !
Carl my brother, I will always cherish the adventures we had, the seemingly endless hours of hunting, fishing & manufacturing gadgets of one type or another was always entertaining because of the brotherhood you shared … even though your time on this deer lease came to an end… i know it wont stop you from continuing in sharing the bounty of the love everyone still feels from all the memories you helped create
Through His grace & mercy you can carry on!
RIP Carl. You were always there taking care of things in a talented and fun-loving way. Your family & friends will always have the joy you shared.
My prayers are with you Mrs. Bea, I have the funniest memories of my first real job with you and Mr. Carl. Love you and thinking of you always. Let us know if we can do anything for you.
Bea & Becca,
I am so sad to hear about Carl. He was a great guy and lots of fun. I know he’s with his parents and Mary Jane. I miss her every day.
May God wrap his loving arms around you both and I pray that you find peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Lots of love,
Sandra Pugh
We are so sorry to hear of Carl’s passing. Carl and I (and the gang) would ride our “Stingray” bikes through all the neighborhoods in West Beaumont. Carl was a hoot and his laugher was contagious. We also shared several classes together in school. I remember that the teachers loved Carl and the humor that he brought to the classroom. Later on in life, Carl built us a fine swimming pool for our home in Beaumont. Carl touched many lives. Bea, may God give you and your family peace during this difficult time.
Bea, Rob, and the entire family,so sad to hear this news! May the lord be with all of you during this time, and give you comfort. You all are in our thoughts and prayers
So sorry to hear of Carl’s passing. He was a very good dependable man. He was quite the jokester too! He will be missed!
Dave and Mary Christensen and Family
I’m sorry to hear about Carl’s passing. Please accept my deepest regrets for your loss. I’m sure his memory will live in your hearts forever.
Bee, Rob, family. I am so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed my conversations with Carl. As I read Rob’s text to me I am in New Mexico. But my prayers are with y’all. May God’s peace and love be with you and keep you.
Mrs Bea, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Carl was such a sweet, good man! Sending hugs and lots of love.
Ashley May
Blessings to the family during this trying time, prayers for peace and Carl’s eternal soul.
Through Rob and Heather, we feel like we knew Carl. He was a great Dad to Rob, who is a fine man. That says a lot.
Covering Bea with prayers of resilience and Hope for everlasting peace
Bea, Rob and Peggy,
Thinking of you and sending prayers. Carl was a talented & very special man. He will be missed.
Carl was such a talented and amazing uncle with a heart of gold! Thanks for the “Barbie Birds”, Carl! Love and miss ya!
Bea, I am so sorry to hear of Carl’s passing. My prayers are with you and your family during this time. Treasure the memories.
Bea, I am so sorry to hear of Carl’s leaving your side. He was a friendly, good guy and accepted me into the family. You and the family are in my prayers. May God give you comfort and peace and fill your days with wonderful memories. Love ya, James
Praying for comfort and peace to you and the family. Our deepest condolences from the entire team at Leslie’s Pool Supplies
Sorry for your loss.
Mrs. Wood:
I enjoyed working with him on special projects .
I am so sorry to hear about Carl. I know that God has welcomed him with open arms ! Cherish the memories ! He’s resting in peace.
God bless
Ben
Bea, sorry to hear of Carls passing .
Carls legacy lives on thru his teachings and joyous laughter with all.
May the peace of the Lord be with you and yours during this time.
Dearest Bea, I am so sorry for you loss. I am here if you need anything. May God bless you and give you peace. Liz Wiggins
Bea, I’m sorry for you loss. Carl will definitely be missed. My prayers are with you and your family. Love, Michele
Bea and Rob
Prayers are with you as you mourn the passing of Carl. It has been my pleasure to know him for many years. He was a man of his word and under the salty exterior he had a great and charitable heart. I will miss him
Brent
Bea, I am very saddened to hear of Carl’s passing and very sorry for your loss!
I wish we could turn back the clock to when we were in our 20’s and be gathered around the campfire at the LMHC Deer Lease that Carl and we loved so much! But it wasn’t in God’s Plan! May God Bless you and your Family in this great hour of need!
Bea, I am so sorry for your loss! Carl was such an amazing man and the love of your life! Sending you lots of love and prayers! May the peace of the Lord be with you during this difficult time! ????
There are never enough words at this time in life. Sorry doesn’t begin to explain. Thank you encompasses it more correctly. Thank you for all the years of smiles and tears. Thank you for the joy and frustrations. Thank you for sharing the battles and victories. Thank you for the love you gave and received. Thank you for letting me be apart of your life. I am beyond blessed to have seen the love y’all shared. You both gave so much to this world never taking, yet leaving a path for others to follow. I will miss Carl but know he lives on in many of us. One of our last conversations I promised to take care of his heart. Bea, I will never break my work to Carl. I am here, always. He’s walking with us making sure the job is done right. By the way, Carl, drink that Dr. Pepper/Coke .. it’s ok now. Love you both so much. Thank you for making me a better person, a better nurse, and a better friend.
Bea, we’re sorry for the loss of Carl. He was a good neighbor. When Dad found the property for sale from Carlton in 1995 it was a good fit for us. Let us know if we can help.
Bea, my heart, thoughts, prayers are with you during this most difficult time. I remember Carl bringing us a heater as our group waited for the Amtrak! You and Carl are the SWEETEST couple serving God and serving others for His glory. Carl beat us home yet one day we will all see God’s Kingdom because we believe in Jesus Christ our savior. Until then your family and friends will LOVE and help as we can until you can smile again. What an honor to know you both! Much love prayed your way.
Love you, Lynn Huckaby
Bea, I am so sorry about Carl. He was such a fun person! I’ll never forget about our ski trip together. May God give you peace in your sorrow. I love you!
Bea, I am so sorry to hear of Carl’s passing. Please know that you are in my prayers. May God give you peace and comfort.
Pam McKusker West
Dear Bea, My heart aches for you knowing the loss and emptiness you are feeling right now, but rejoicing with you that Carl’s suffering and pain has been replaced with peace, joy and the comfort of being with his Heavenly Father. I am praying that you, my sweet friend, will continue to live in the present in God’s Presence letting Him comfort, guide, protect and provide for your every need. You know, He has always been faithful and will continue to be. Love and hugs, Nancy
Bea We are so sorry about your husband.
All my thoughts re-elect a sweet, loving
couple.We enjoyed your kindness and
always your kindness to each other. God
made it very clear. To be absent from the
body is to be with the Lord. Carl is fine
Bea. You remember, it’s The Lords battle.
Give it all to Him my sweet sister.
Oh Bea, I’m truly sorrow for the loss of
husband. We’ve known you both to be
such kind spirits. There was always a strong love shown by both of you. I pray
that God will grant you and your family
peace.What God wanted us to know He
made so plain.To be absent from the body
Is to be with the Lord.Carl is at peace Bea.
rest easy, papa. i love you
Carl, I am so sorry that I couldn’t be there for you but God knows I tried. I miss Carl, I hope he can now rest in Peace he was a great friend. No one will ever take his place and, I have a great big hole inside.
GOD SPEED MY FRIEND.
Dearest Bea ~ There are so many that share in your sadness. You are surrounded by so much love. I am wishing you peace, comfort and courage during this time of sorrow. God be with you until you meet Carl again. Love, Judy
Many fond memories growing up with all the Woods.
May God give you all His perfect peace.
So sorry to hear of Carl’s passing. Our neighborhood was the best growing up and Carl was such a big part of it. Good times!
Carl was just delightful! Bea, you and your family are in our prayers.
He was always so nice! Prayers for all his family at this difficult time
RIP my Brother!!
MLC
Bea, I’m so sorry! You and Peggy keep each other close while working through this. Lean on your faith! Love, Debbie
So sorry to hear about Carl such a sweet man. Sending prayers to Bea and his family.????????????????????????