Leonard Hood, Jr. Obituary (2023)

Celebration of life Leonard “Durrell” Hood Jr. January 28, 1975 — February 17, 2023 Saturday, February 25, 2023 1:00 PM Providence Baptist Church 1095 County Road 23 Leesburg, Alabama 35983 Rev Michael Watters, Officiating Leonard Durrell Hood was born January 28,1975 in Cherokee County, Alabama to the late Leonard Sr. and Opal Bell Hood. Durrell “Pocket” Hood enjoyed hunting, fishing, shooting guns, grilling, flirting, talking smack, riding his grandchildren around on his 4- wheeler, rebuilding things, and auburn football. He always kept people laughing and was always willing to help others. He always hit the loop in Slackland, some referred to him as Slackland security. Rell departed this life on February 17th, 2023 at Floyd Medical Center, Rome, GA. He was preceded in death by his loving parents Leonard Sr. And Opal Bell Hood; grandson, Brayden Collins. His memory will forever be cherished by his children D.J.(Alexandria) Fife, Huntsville, AL, Sherie Fife, Centre, AL, Jawaun(Audrey) Hood, Centre, AL, Khi Stallings, Centre, AL, Jayden Hood, Centre, AL, Nasir Jackson, Centre, AL; Fiancé, Connie Miller, Centre, AL; 8 grandchildren, Grayson Fife, Za’Varey Hendrix, Ryleigh Fife, Avariah Hendrix, Willow Hood, Austin Nance, Colt Hood; siblings Keith(Angielena) Dupree, Leesburg, AL, Shirlette(Michael) Clifton, Cedar Bluff, AL, Chris(Jessica) Hood, Leesburg, AL, Brandon (Melissa) Dupree, Centre, AL, aunts and uncles, Jackie Dupree, Emily Rooks, Taylor Mae Dupree, Alma Stitts, Willie C. Hood, John C. Hood, Thomas Hood; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Order of service Processional - soft music Parting view - Scripture - Rev Thomas Hood The prayer - Rev Michael Watters Obituary - Soloist - Goin Up Yonder Eulogy - Thomas Rooks Words of Reflection - one to two mins Recessional - Trail Ride by Jeter Jones Interment - Providence Baptist Church Cemetery Leesburg, AL Acknowledgements The family of the late Leonard “Durrell” Hood Jr. wishes to thank you for all of your acts of kindness shown during this difficult time of of bereavement. We are truly blessed and cannot thank you enough for all your calls, visits, and prayers. A special thanks to the very caring staff at Floyd Medical Center for making this transition to heaven as comfortable as possible for our Dad. We would also like to thank Adams-Buggs funeral home and Providence Baptist church for their services. Poems: Dad in Heaven Although you sleep in heaven now You’re not that far away My heart is full of memories And you’re with me everyday You lived your life with meaning And with a smile upon your face A world that was full of happiness Is now an empty place People say that only time Will heal a broken heart But just like me and you, Dad It has been torn apart I know you are at peace now And in a place where you’re free Meet me at the pearly gates When heaven calls for me He is not gone You can shed tears that he is gone, Or you can smile because he has lived. You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back, Or you can open your eyes and see all he has left. Your heart can be empty because you can’t see him, or you can be full of the love you shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember him only that he is gone, or you can cherish his memory and let it live on. You can cry and close your mind, Be empty and turn your back. Or you can do what he would want: Smile, open your eyes, love and go on.