Herbert Dale Hood, Jr.

Pontotoc - Herbert Dale Hood, Jr., 66, died Friday, October 30, 2026, in Pontotoc. He was born November 29, 1959, in Okolona and is the son of Herbert Dale Hood Sr. and Eva Rozella Cooper Hood.

He met the love of his life, Laurie S. Barton Hood, on St. Patrick’s Day and married her on April Fool’s Day. They were “lucky fools” together for many years. There was never a dull moment with Dale and you always knew where you stood with him. He will always be loved and dearly missed.

He is survived by his parents; children, Marjorie Nicole Mugrage-Phillips (Brandon), Dale E. Cornett (Jennifer), Richard Leath, and Kamon Hood; grandchildren, Hayden (Cody Loy), Sean, Jaxton, Scarlett, CJ, Krysten, DJ, Chloe, Sophie, Troy, Pandora, and Anoral; great-grandchildren, Kaius and Aliyah; siblings, Johnny A. Hood (Jana), Teresa Platner (Todd), Audrey Dhom (David “Dip”), and very special “half” sister, Lisa Hood; nieces and nephews, Eva (Jesse) Musgrave, Daegan Hood, Destiny (Pete) Casias, Audrey, Rene (Yvette), Anaya Servin, Jordan Dhom, and Cyndel Mahaney (Clay); and his best buddy, Chris Dhom (Marra).

His was preceded in death by his love, Laurie; and his son, Doug Cornett.

Ride on dear brother. Always remember that he went out with his boots on.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Pegues, Tupelo. Pegues Funeral Directors have been entrusted with the care of his arrangements.

The family appreciates your thoughts, prayers, and love during this time as they remember and celebrate his life in their hearts.

Expressions of sympathy and fond memories may be made to www.peguesfuneralhome.com.