Jerry was a native of Oakdale, LA and a lifelong resident of Westlake, LA where he was a member of First Baptist Church. He retired as a Construction Superintendent for James Construction Company. He attended the Westlake Gym daily. He enjoyed gardening, talking politics and spending time with his family.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 56 years, Martha Hood of Westlake, LA; his son, Kert Hood (Lynn) of Richmond, TX; one daughter, Angela Hood of Westlake, LA; one brother, Randy Hood of Moss Bluff, LA; two sisters; Virginia Oliver of Westlake, LA and Amber Vest of Lake Charles, LA; three grandsons and one great grandson.
Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Dorothy Hood; one grandson, Kaleb Charlton.
Cremation is entrusted to Hixson Funeral Home of Westlake. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuenralhomes.com.