1932
Thomas
2019
Thomas Waymon Hood, Sr.
August 14, 1932 — June 26, 2019
Thomas W. Hood, Sr, age 86, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 26, 2019 in Houston, Texas. He was born on August 14, 1932 in Springhill, Louisiana to Mettie and B.D. Hood.
After graduating Springhill High School in 1951, Thomas enlisted in the Air Force for the Korea Conflict. On November 29, 1952, he married love of his life, Jo Iva Powell, in Phoenix, Arizona. Upon his discharge, he went off to college and became the first in his family to graduate. He followed his passion and became an educator in Weskan, Kansas, then on the Navajo Nation Reservation before settling in California. There he dedicated the next 34 years of his life developing the minds of many futures. In 1993, he retired and became a full-time grandfather. Thomas was a life-long Baptist, and believed in Jesus Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bennie Louis Hood; sister, Norma Jean; and grandson, Myles Wade. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Jo Iva; four children; five grandchildren; one great grandchild; and brother, Raymon Douglas Hood.
Services will be announced at a later time.
After graduating Springhill High School in 1951, Thomas enlisted in the Air Force for the Korea Conflict. On November 29, 1952, he married love of his life, Jo Iva Powell, in Phoenix, Arizona. Upon his discharge, he went off to college and became the first in his family to graduate. He followed his passion and became an educator in Weskan, Kansas, then on the Navajo Nation Reservation before settling in California. There he dedicated the next 34 years of his life developing the minds of many futures. In 1993, he retired and became a full-time grandfather. Thomas was a life-long Baptist, and believed in Jesus Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bennie Louis Hood; sister, Norma Jean; and grandson, Myles Wade. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Jo Iva; four children; five grandchildren; one great grandchild; and brother, Raymon Douglas Hood.
Services will be announced at a later time.
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