Lester Homer Hood

Lester Homer Hood Sr., “Sonny,” 91, of West Columbia, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. Born October 10, 1933, in West Columbia, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Furman Alford Hood Sr. and Annis Furtick Hood. He married Geraldine “Geri” Kyzer Hood on August 28, 1953. They were married for 72 years.

He was a man of deep faith, unwavering love for his family, and a quiet joy in life’s simple pleasures. He loved the Lord with all his heart and was a devoted member of his church, where he found strength and fellowship. A true family man, he cherished every moment with those he loved. While his greatest joy was his relationship with Jesus, he also found deep happiness in spending time on Lake Murray, where he fished and enjoyed boating throughout his life. He enjoyed the peace of gardening, the camaraderie of golfing with friends, and making memories at the beach and in the mountains with his family. His life was a beautiful reflection of faith, love, and the joy of a life well lived in service to God and those he loved.

He is survived by his wife, Geri, and their four children: Lester H. “Bucky” Hood Jr.; Mark A. Hood; Pamela H. “Pam” Killman (Andy); and Stephen A. “Steve” Hood. He is also survived by his beloved sisters-in-law, Ann Allen, Barbara Graham, Betty Kyzer and Diane Kyzer; and his brother-in-law, Billy Kyzer. In addition to numerous cherished nieces and nephews, Sonny is also survived by 12 grandchildren: Chris Hood (Ashton), Jennifer Hood, Amanda Killman Pye (Damon), Michael Hood, Adam Killman (Casey), Chase Hood, Alex Killman (Kristina), Daniel Hood (Sarah), Stephen Hood, Bryson Hood, Ragan Hood, and Holden Hood Bragg (Andrew); 13 great-grandchildren: Jacob Hood (Jessica), Taylor Hood, Hudson Pye, Madelyn Pye, Beckham Pye, Austyn Killman, Cohen Killman, Baylie Killman, Andrew Hood, Sydney Hood, Luke Hood, Easton Killman, and Mabel Bragg, two great-great-grandchildren; Bennet Hood and Sage Hood.

The family will receive friends beginning at 12:00 pm on Friday, May 2, 2025, in the visitation room at Caughman Harman Funeral Home – Lexington Chapel, 503 North Lake Drive, Lexington, SC 29072. A celebration of Sonny’s life will follow at 1:00 pm in the chapel at the same location. Interment will take place immediately afterward at Southland Memorial Gardens, 700 West Dunbar Road, West Columbia, SC 29170.