Larry Michael Hood Sr., 68, of Nauvoo, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 9, 2022.
Larry will be remembered as a beloved husband, father, grandpa and son. He enjoyed the outdoors and spending time hunting and fishing with his family and friends. He was a member of the Jasper Elks Lodge # 2571 and an active participant of “White Trash” Auto Club of Jasper. Every spring, Larry would look forward to taking his 3-Wheeler and VW Bug to car shows throughut northern Alabama. He won many trophies while being able to help raise donations for their special causes. He enjoyed bringing home his prize possessions and personal creations to show off to all. Larry loved music and playing his guitar. He so enjoyed the old country songs and teaching his grandkids some new funny songs for them to sing along as he played. His first priority was helping family and friends in their need. Larry will forever be remembered for his southern loving nature and being an avid Alabama football fan...”ROLL TIDE”.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Mack & Mona Carter Hood and his brother, Mark Hood.
He is survived by his wife, Leora “Lorry” Duncanson-Hood; children, Kelly (Nick) Garza, Stacy (Mark) Sheedy and Larry Michael (Paige) Hood Jr.; stepchildren, Lynn (Gabe) Molinar and Stacy Stringer; grandchildren, Alicia (Kemp) Kudela, Daniel Garza, Nicholas Garza, Andrew Sheedy, Ryley Sheedy, Austin Hood, Mikaila Hood, Bransyn Hood, Brent (Carey) Stringer, Austin (Katlynn) Molinar, Nikolas Molinar and Aidin Stringer; great-grandchildren, Wade Moody, Lillian Stringer, Brooklynn Molinar and Barrett Molinar; brother, Wallace (Tina) Hood; sister, Maxine (Doug) Henderson and a host of nieces and nephews. Especially endeared by Larry are Gary Shedd (Heart Son) and his special friends, Paul Daly and Larry White.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 14, 2022 from 4-7 p.m. and Friday, July 15 from 10-11 a.m. at Nichols Funeral Home in Double Springs, where his funeral will be on Friday at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery in Double Springs. Reverend Paul Dupree will officiate.
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