Charles E. Hood, 84, of Decatur passed away Saturday November 19, 2011 at his residence.
Private family services will be held to celebrate Charles's life. Dawson & Wikoff North Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
Charles was born in Davison, TN on July 9, 1927 the son of Charlie and Jenieve Johnson Hood. He married Clara Mae Hayes on January 19, 1945 and she preceded him in death on January 10, 2010. Charles retired after 21 years of service from Decatur School Dist. 61. Charles was a veteran of WWII serving in the Army.
Charles is survived by his children Edward A. Hood and special friend Angel Miley, Ronald L. Hood and wife Sandra Gail, Jennie C. Jackson and husband Gary A., Charles E. Hood, Jr. and wife Patricia, Shirley A. Kapper and husband Denny, Judy L. Williams and husband Gary W.; twelve grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren also survive.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents, wife and three sisters.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com
"A Life Celebration Home"
I probably wouldn't be living where i live or have the job i have if my second dad hadn't bought a camping trailer with broken water pipes in it 22yrs ago. asked me for help and helped me far more than i ever helped him. thanks just sad it takes a tragede to make you think about what you should have done. only thing i s he should have paid me to take his youngest pain in the butt. {judy}
My dearest grandfather,
Where should I begin....First off you would always call me tammy...HA !! But I never corrected you. I have so many found memories of the times that we spent together. Lets begin with when you worked at Brush College and you dressed up as Clifford the Big Red Dog and I was so scared of you so mom took me to your office where you took off your head so I knew it was you=) I remember our trip to Tenneessee to the Hayes Family Reunions. You put a topper on your truck and carpeted the back so I could ride back there. We would stop along the rest stops and Grandma would make us bologna sandwhiches and we would sit there and watch for cardnials and bluebirds. It was such a wonderful time. When there wasn't school I would be at your house and me & grandma would play UNO while you did yard work then we would go fishing or feed the ducks at the hot water ditch. Now that I am older and you are gone I will cheerish every memory that we shared...Thank you for driving Grandma to moms when Carmine was born just becasue she had a dream about him. You and her loved that little boy so much just like all us grandkids.We all know you hated that purple pt cruiser but Grandma wanted a purple car and you got it for her. You were an amazing husband, father,grandfather, and great-grandfather I love you and will miss you so much. Tell Grandma hello from us and we miss her and love her to....
| Carl and Linda Hayes |
Condolences |
November 29, 2011 |
To Charlie's family,
Our thoughts and prayers go to your family. I cherish the times I spent talking with Charlie. He liked to talk about the "old days" and I enjoyed hearing the stories, especially when he told me about working in the coal mines with my Dad.
I know everyone will miss Charlie. He is reunited with his beloved wife, Clara, in heaven. May this be some comfort for us all.
| Linda Mitchener |
My Sympathy |
November 28, 2011 |
To all of Charlie's family: I am so sorry for your loss. Charlie has been my neighbor for many years. I will miss him and the sound of his lawn mower. I bought Charlie some wind chimes about two years ago. He just loved them. I'm glad I did that. I know he is happy with Clara; he really missed her. God bless you during this difficult time.
Friends in Christ,
Linda Mitchener & Family
| Mickey English |
My sympathy |
November 25, 2011 |
Jennie, Gary and family,
So very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Words of man are so shallow at this time, but the word of the Lord will you hold and comfort you. May you cherish you wonderful memories. May you rest in the arms of Jesus for peace and comfort. He will be with you always on your journey. Blessings and hugs to you all.
| DAVE AND JOYCE DANIELS |
SYMPATHY |
November 25, 2011 |
NO WORDS CAN COMFORT THE PAIN YOU ALL OUR FEELING. PLEASE KNOW WE ARE PRAYING AND THINKING OF YOU ALL. MAY GOD GIVE YOU PEACE KNOWING YOUR LOVED ONE IS IN THE ARMS OF GOD. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
Charlie; I am so very sorry about what happened. Please accept my most sincere and heartfelt condolences. Ed Crabtree.
