Nader Bood, 77, of Beaumont, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2015. He was born June 14, 1938, in Waco. Youngest of seven children, Nader grew up hunting and fishing in the countryside around his home where he developed a love of the outdoors.
He attended Midway High School, where he lettered all four years in all sports. Nader was chosen to the Super Cen-Tex football team his senior year. He was honored by Midway High School with induction into their Hall of Honor.
Nader attended Kilgore Jr. College on a full football scholarship. Upon completion of his studies at Kilgore, he received a football scholarship at Lamar Tech, Beaumont. He was named All-Conference his senior year. Nader graduated from Lamar Tech in 1961, and was inducted into the Cardinal Hall of Honor in 1987.
While at Lamar, Nader met his future wife, Margaret Girolamo. In July, they would have celebrated fifty-five years of marriage. They have two children, James Paul Bood, of Houston, and Mary Angela Lee, of The Woodlands. Margaret and Nader have enjoyed their grandchildren; David Bood, Gina Bood, William Bood, Rebecca Lee, and Meredith Lee.
Upon graduation, Nader became a teacher/coach at Austin Jr. High, and later went on to Beaumont High School as an athletic coach. He made a positive impact on many young people, who continue to seek out “Coach”, even today.
Nader was given the opportunity to become a State Farm agent after coaching for five years. He continued to serve the Golden Triangle area as an agent for forty years.
Golf was Nader’s passion; he played with his friends at every opportunity. His skill awarded him nine holes in one.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret Bood; children, James Bood and Mary Lee and her husband, Mark; grandchildren, David, Gina, and William Bood; and Rebecca and Meredith Lee; sisters, Mollye Click and her husband, Don Click and Shirley Stebbins; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Nader is preceded in death by his parents, Gladys and Nader Bood; brothers, B.J., Bob, and Charlie; son, Nader W. Bood, Jr.; and twin granddaughters, Kelly and Lesli Lee.
Nader will be remembered for his compassion and care of his family and friends. His quick wit and caustic sayings will be remembered and quoted for years to come.
A gathering of Mr. Bood's family and friends will begin at 4:00 p.m., with his Christian Vigil at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, June 21, 2015, at Broussard's, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 22, 2015, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 6825 Gladys Avenue, Beaumont, with his interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, #4 Bayou Brandt, Suite B, Beaumont, Texas 77706 or to Lamar University, David Bost Scholarship Fund, P. O. Box 10011, Beaumont, Texas 77710.
