Gerald R. Hood, age 84, a resident of Sarita, Texas passed away Friday, October 21, 2011 in Kingsville, Texas. He was born May 4, 1927 in Bay City, Texas to William Bond Hood and Vadyse Bedford Hood. Mr. Hood was a 1949 graduate of Texas A&I College, Kingsville. After graduating, he worked for Lane Wells, Alice, Texas until May 1964. Afterwards, he moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma where he was employed in the water treatment plant industry for 40 years. After his retirement in 2005, he relocated to Sarita, Texas. He was a faithful member of Riviera United Methodist Church. Mr. Hood was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Beth S. Hood of Sarita; son, David G. Hood of Oregon; and sister, Gail Turner (Tommy) of Austin, Texas.
A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Friday, October 28, 2011 at Riviera United Methodist Church.
Memorials may be made to Riviera United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 65, Riviera, Texas 78379.
Services are entrusted to Turcotte-Piper Mortuary, 205 General Cavazos Blvd., Kingsville, Texas.
SHARE OBITUARY
v.1.8.18