J. R. Hood

J. R. Hood

Millport, Alabama- J. R. Hood, age 77, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025. He was born on January 28, 1948, to Beatrice Montgomery Hood and Haskell Henry Hood.

J. R. was a wonderful man. He lived a life of simple pleasures: hunting, fishing, and gardening. He was always very proud of his garden, telling everyone who visited and passed by his house about it. He was always one step ahead, even having a well for his garden so he could continue to water it through droughts. His bounty from his garden was never turned for profit; he always gave his produce lovingly to people around him. He was a lifelong salesman, retiring as a Rainbow distributor. He was a lover of dogs, being very involved in canine rescues.

He is survived by his son, Wade Hood and his wife, Leigh, of Booneville; granddaughter, Abby Clark and her husband, Jackson, of Louisville; siblings, Francis Williams of Tupelo, Martha Hood Foster of Mooreville, and Eva Dunn of Nashville, Tennessee; Uncle, Wayne Hood of Tupelo; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Beatrice and Haskell; brothers, James Hood, Harrison Hood, Phillip Hood, and Jessie Hood; and sister, Virginia Dickey.

Visitation will be 12 until 2 p.m. Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Pegues, Tupelo. Private burial will follow at Union Grove Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your local animal shelter.

Expressions of sympathy and fond memories may be made at www.PeguesFuneralHome.com.