Don Edward

Hood

Don Edward Hood was born on March 7, 195), to Stanley and Fannie Hood in Griffin, Georgia. Don received his Iörmal education at Fairmont High School in Griffin, Georgia. He was employed at Bridgestone Bandag in Griffin, Georgia, as a Tech 2 for 27 years.

He cherished spending precious time with his family and friends, watching his favorite TV shows like the Andy Griffith Show, Gunsmoke, Bonanza, American Greed, and Family Feud with his wife Thelma. Don also loved watching football on TV, his favorite team was the Dallas Cowboys!

Don accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. He later became a member of the Achaia Missionary Baptist Church in Griffin, Georgia.

Don met the love of his life, Mrs. Thelma Jean Barkley, and was united in holy matrimony on July 20, 1986, in Griffin, Georgia.

On Wednesday February Il, 2026, Don Edward Hood's name was called by the Lord and he answered the call peacefully. No more sickness and no more pain. Don gained his wings and transitioned to the other shore with a smile.

Don was preceded in death by his father, Stanley Hood Sr, his mother, Fannie Hood, his brother Stanley Hood Jr and his sister, Betty Hood.

Mr. Don Edward Hood leaves a legacy full of loving memories to his loving and devoted wife, Mrs. Thelma Jean Hood, his six children, Schwanda Hood, Xanthe Hood, Anitra Hood (Terrence) Wilson, Don Darius Hood, Don Taurean Hood, Adonis Hood(Stan) Holland, as well as an honorary daughter, Arlethea Poole. He was Blessed with six Grandchildren; Anecia Williams, Zha'Riyah Jones, Kay'Leigh Hood, Donexyn Hood, Chez Sutton and Diora Hood.

He also leaves behind to cherish his memory a host of nieces, nephews cousins and friends who will miss him dearly.