1934
James
2011
James Samuel Hood
January 21, 1934 — November 25, 2011
Mr. James Samuel Hood, age 77 of McCaysville, passed away Friday, November 25, 2011, at his home. He was born January 21, 1934 in Gilmer County, GA to the late Samuel Hood and the late Della Starks Hood. He was a member of Epworth First Baptist Church and he was a US Army Veteran serving in Korea and two tours of duty in Vietnam, and retired as a Master Sergeant. He enjoyed cleaning up selling and trading cars and visiting with friends.
James was preceded in death by his father, Samuel Hood, mother, Della Starks Hood, and second mother, Mamie Lowe Hood.
Survivors include: wife, Marlene Hood of the home; daughter & son in law, Sandra Hood (Joe) Williams of McCaysville, GA; son, James M. (Sherry) Hood; son, Gregory A. Hood; sisters, Martha Sue Sanford and, Sammie Ann McArthur; granddaughters, Tara Williams (Greg) Garland and Dawn Hood, grandsons, Jacob O. "Jake" (Martha) Williams, Shawn (Lisa) Hood, and Josh (Christina) Hood; great grandsons, Nick Hood, Jacob Williams, and Will Hood; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Monday, November 28, 2011 at 7:00PM at the Finch-Cochran Funeral Home Chapel with the Dr. Tom Jordan and Rev. Russell Hood officiating. Music was provided by Doug Simonds. Serving as Honorary pallbearers, Shawn Hood, Nick Hood, Jake Williams, Josh Hood, Greg Garland, Kenny Finley, Rusty Whittenbarger, Larry Joe Sosebee, Tommy Williams, Fred Brandhuber, Kenneth Patterson, Craig O'Neal, James (Bone) Godfrey, Ronnie Kimsey, Jerry Hampton, and Jason Milsaps. Interment followed Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 10:30 AM in the Canton National Cemetery, with Military Honors provided by the US Army.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest that you make a donation to the Epworth First Baptist Church Building Fund or Church Choir Fund at P.O. Box 187 Epworth, Ga. 30541or United Hospice at 6050 Appalachian Highway, Blue Ridge, GA 30513.
Arrangements entrusted to the Finch-Cochran Funeral Home of McCaysville, GA. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.
James was preceded in death by his father, Samuel Hood, mother, Della Starks Hood, and second mother, Mamie Lowe Hood.
Survivors include: wife, Marlene Hood of the home; daughter & son in law, Sandra Hood (Joe) Williams of McCaysville, GA; son, James M. (Sherry) Hood; son, Gregory A. Hood; sisters, Martha Sue Sanford and, Sammie Ann McArthur; granddaughters, Tara Williams (Greg) Garland and Dawn Hood, grandsons, Jacob O. "Jake" (Martha) Williams, Shawn (Lisa) Hood, and Josh (Christina) Hood; great grandsons, Nick Hood, Jacob Williams, and Will Hood; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Monday, November 28, 2011 at 7:00PM at the Finch-Cochran Funeral Home Chapel with the Dr. Tom Jordan and Rev. Russell Hood officiating. Music was provided by Doug Simonds. Serving as Honorary pallbearers, Shawn Hood, Nick Hood, Jake Williams, Josh Hood, Greg Garland, Kenny Finley, Rusty Whittenbarger, Larry Joe Sosebee, Tommy Williams, Fred Brandhuber, Kenneth Patterson, Craig O'Neal, James (Bone) Godfrey, Ronnie Kimsey, Jerry Hampton, and Jason Milsaps. Interment followed Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 10:30 AM in the Canton National Cemetery, with Military Honors provided by the US Army.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest that you make a donation to the Epworth First Baptist Church Building Fund or Church Choir Fund at P.O. Box 187 Epworth, Ga. 30541or United Hospice at 6050 Appalachian Highway, Blue Ridge, GA 30513.
Arrangements entrusted to the Finch-Cochran Funeral Home of McCaysville, GA. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.
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