The North Texas community is reeling from the sudden loss of Jorden Wood, a board member of the Tri-County Electric Cooperative who passed away at age 72 as reported by the Star-Telegram. Wood, who has served the cooperative since 2006 and previously served as its board chairman, was a dedicated advocate for the co-op’s mission to provide reliable and affordable energy to its North Texas members.
Wood’s leadership was instrumental in propelling the co-op forward, with the Early Memorials Tribute outlining his almost two-decade-long service and stating that "His dedication over the years helped the cooperative develop and succeed." Wood's every decision and action reflected his commitment to the cooperative movement and its members, ensuring that the organization hit its critical goals under his seasoned guidance and stewardship.
Wood's death occurred early Friday morning at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth, though his cause of death was not immediately disclosed. His legacy will continue through the principles he championed, and he will be remembered for his “kindness, care, and genuine interest in others,” as per the Early Memorial report. The Tri-County Electric Co-op board, comprising nine directors who are member-owners, will be seeking to navigate this period of mourning while upholding the governance and regulatory responsibilities of the organization in an area deeply affected by Wood's decades of service.
The cooperative community, now in a state of shock and grief, offers its thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Wood's family has also received an outpouring of support, with the co-op and community members being encouraged to remember the late director's contributions that significantly shaped the cooperative family according to Early Memorials announcement. Details on Wood's memorial services are forthcoming, aiming to honor a man whose presence loomed large in the lives of many, the co-op committed to keeping its members informed as arrangements materialize.
