Born on October 29, 1949 in McDowell County, W. Va. He was the son of the late Charles Preston Hood and Myrtle Almetha Donithan Hood. Alvin loved excitement in his life. He was a retired oil rig manager after 25 years of loyal service. He also was a golden gloves boxer, a dancer and a cowboy at heart.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Charles Hood.
Survivors include; a sister, Jeanetta Hagaman; his loving wife of 35 years, Sandy Hood of the home; sons, Kyle Isaacs and wife Teri, Chris Chandler and significant other Tammy Reed, Alvin Hood, Jr. and significant other Ashley, Dallas McKinney and Chad Hood; daughters, Kimberly Green and husband Eric, Tosha McKinney and husband Jeremy Cook, Laticia Church and husband Ronnie and Candyy Beach and husband Jody; 16 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; a special friend, Sandra Richardson.
A Celebration of Life service will be held Friday, March 8, 2019 at Catawba Funeral Home located at 3060 Hwy 70 SE in Newton, NC 28658 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Carolina Caring at 3975 Robinson Rd. Newton, NC 28658.
Condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com.
The Hood Family is under the care of Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations.