November 12, 1936 ~ April 26, 2020
Born in: Owensboro, KY
Resided in:
Owensboro, KY
Robert N. Hood,
Robert passed from this world 4/26/2020 at 7:20 am with his wife and family near to him.
Robert retired from North American Phillips Lighting after 32 and a half years of service. He was a member of Blessed Mother Catholic Church, Past State Deputy of the Knights of Columbus, Past President of the Arc of Owensboro, Past President of Owensboro Right to Life, Past President of Saint Vincent De Paul, and the Past President of the Owensboro Civitan Club.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Justin and Mary Bernice Hardesty Hood; and a special uncle, Jimmy Hardesty.
Surviving is his wife of 61 years, Connie Simon Hood; two sons, Jimmy Hood and Darrell Hood; three daughters, Beverly (Richard) Nance, JoNell (Chuck) Reed, and Nikki (Jason) Adamson; 14 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Four brothers, Darrell (Lois) Hood, Doug (Dorothy) Hood, Charlie (Celeste) Hood, and Gerald Ray (Judy) Hood; six sisters, Jackie (Clemie) Cecil, Sheila (Jim) Head, Sandy Mayfield, Linda Hagan, Norma (Ed) Fulkerson, and Debbie (Larry) Murphy; and hundreds of friends.
A funeral mass for Robert will be live streamed noon Friday, May 1, 2020, where family and friends may visit https://www.facebook.com/HaleyMcGinnisFuneral/ to participate in the celebration.
There will be a driving procession of support and remembrance from 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm Thursday at Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory. The family requests that you please come by to show your love during this time of physical distancing. Your participation is important to us! Due to the safety directives in place, it is important you honor them and the Hood family by not exiting your car, but know you are allowed to roll down your window to share a loving word to the family in passing. This loving act will be much appreciated by all who are left to cherish Robert’s memory.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Hospice of Western Kentucky; 3419 Wathen’s Crossing; Owensboro, Kentucky 42301.
Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Hood. Share your messages of condolence with the family of Robert N. Hood and sign him virtual guest book by going to www.haleymcginnis.com.
Bob was such a HUGE part of the growth and success of St. Vincent DePaul. He will always be remembered for his compassion and giving heart. I will miss the lunches we had(he called them meetings) and his humorous wit. Bob played a huge part in the person i am today. He will be truly missed. RIP Bob.❤
Beverly, I am so sorry for you loss.
Your dad had great witted humor that flows thru your veins too.
Love you my friend
I worked with Bob for many years at Westinghouse/North American Philips. He was a very intelligent, witty, good man. He was a good friend to many and a caring individual. God blessed him with such a wonderful family that he loved. He made a difference by the life he led.
I’m so sorry. Love and prayers for my grandparents and family.
May the perpetual light shine upon him.
We are so very sorry for your loss. Just know you have a very special angel in heaven watching over all the time!! Bob was welcome by A special friend in heaven along with God!!! You all are in our prayers
My sincere condolences to the Family, Death of a love one is so painful. The Bible tells us about the hope for all who die. John 5:28,29. The Resurrection! You will be reunited with your love one again! On Earth! My hope is that this Bible Truth brings you peace and comfort.
We are so sorry to learn of Bob’s passing. Please know that you & your family will be in our thoughts & prayers.
Love,
Diann & Joe
Gerald and Judy we are sorry for the loss of your precious brother. We are always here for you. Jerry and Brenda Stroud
To the Family, may God be with you in your time of need. All I know Bob was a hell of a good man and Heaven got a lot more funnier. Sincerely, Ted Hood
God bless you! You guys are so precious to the dirty dozen Hardesty cousins! You all are in our prayers.
Love and Blessings,
Margie Hardesty Avery
So sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. He was such a special person. He loved his wife and family more than anything. He always had a special place in his heart for his fellow man, and would welcome the opportunity to help anyone. May he rest in peace. Sending prayers and hugs for Connie. ❤
My prayers and condolences to you all in the difficult dayS ahead.
Donnie Johnson St.Bethlehem Civitan club
I met Bob about 35 years ago. I became good friends with Beverly. Bob and Connie were always so nice to me and welcomed me into their home. I always remember Bob as having a quick wit and extremely funny. I have never forgotten his kindness. I extend sympathies to Connie, Beverly and the rest of the family. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
I spent many weekends and Summer days in their home and bonded with my cousins.
I remember the breakfast table and the bedtime rosary and that my Uncle Bob hugs and kisses meant the World to me…
You will forever remember your Smile and your laugh!
Watch over me and save me a place at the table!!!!
I pray that God will comfort you himself, watch and guide over you like you’ve never experienced. My deepest condolences
Cousin Cindy
Connie, Nikki and family. I am so sorry for your loss. He was a fine man, who raised a wonderful family with his sweet wife. He gave to his community in so many ways. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Connie and family I am so sorry for your loss Bob was a nice man whom I have known most of my life. His wife used to babysit me as a little kid
RIP Bob. A life well lived on this earth. God will be pleased to welcome. I will miss you and your humor at our Hardesty Reunions.
To Bob’s Fa.: I met Bob back in 1974 I think when I lived in Owensboro and joined the Knights of Columbus. I went to the 4th Degree in Owensboro when Bob was a state officer and he helped me lots as I pursued office in the council and 4th Degree even when I moved to Evansville and Haubstadt, IN. A very nice person. I will include him in my rosary. May he rest in peace.
I grew up with the Hood family. I remember good times playing with Beverly as a child. Mrs. Hood was always there with cookies. We moved and I lost touch until I ran across Bob and Connie at bingo. Bob was a great guy, full of life and humor. Always laughing and full of quick whit jokes. I’m glad I got to know him as an adult. My prayers are with you. My heart aches for you at this time. God Bless.
I love you guys. I have many “funny” memories from dove hunting, to playing poker, to KofC, to Miniature Golf, to family reunions. However, the best are just visiting and sitting down at table. Thy will be done Father, …heaven is going to be such a wonderful place.
Please accept our deepest sympathies on seeing
the passage of Bob. He was a blessed person who
gave so much of himself in so many ways, and will
certainly be missed. All are in our thought’s and
prayers.
I’m praying for all the family and loved ones who loved and will miss Mr. Bob so very much!! Love and hugs to you all!! I’m so very sorry for your loss!!!
He always brought a smile to my face when ever I saw him. Such a kind person.
Mark C. Collier. Son of Ethyl Rose Collier, they worked together at North American Phillips. Bob and his partner in crime, I cant remember his name used to visit Ethyl Rose.
That would have been my dad — Tom Humphrey.
Dear Hood Family…
We join you in grieving this loss and in celebrating the life of a fine man. There was no doubt much joy in the reunion with your mom and dad. May God comfort you and hold you close.
With love,
Randy & Cathy
I’m so very sorry for the loss of your brother!
My thoughts & prayers are with you & your entire family during this difficult time!
Love, Hugs & many blessings,
Kim
Our Hearts Go Out To The Family (Connie) & Friends, Who Will Mourn The Loss Of Such A Great Man, Who Would Anything For Anybody. With Deepest Sympathy The Dunlop’s
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the Hood family during this difficult time. Wishing your family God’s comfort and peace.
Sister Ann Patrice Cecil
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the Hood family during this difficult time. Wishing your family God’s comfort and peace.
Scott and Gail Haire
Love, Love Jackie and Clemie Cecil and family
Bob was my brother and my best friend for my entire life. He was the most generous person I know…He was generous to a fault. Rest in peace, my friend. But after you rest awhile, get off your butt and straighten out this world down here. I will love you forever.
My heart goes out to his brothers & sisters as well. The Hoods are a strong faith filled family. We know he is at home with those that have gone before him. Love Love, Alicia & Mike Harrington and family.
Guy and I would like to give our condolences to the Hood family . A great family ! Bob was in our wedding and Connie and I worked together at JJ Newberrys
Dear Connie and Family,
Bob’s smile was always such a delight to witness. I served on a non profit committee he chaired for five years, bringing together agencies serving the disadvantaged in our community. Bob’s compassion, empathy and wisdom was so needed and appreciated, as he was so committed to helping those in need. His smile was contagious and I know he is smiling down from Heaven now!
Paula Lamar and Tyler
Much love and many prayers to all of your family and friends.
Worked with Bob on the free tax program. He was always one to lend a hand to a good cause. He will be missed.
So sorry for your loss. He will be missed by many….
To the entire Hood family, Todd and I were saddened to read that Bob had passed away. I’m sure he and my dad, Pat Wedding, are having a big time getting reacquainted and catching up in heaven. Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Todd and Pat Stelmach
Love,Love Uncle Bob
Jackie I am sorry for the passing of your dear brother. May God bless you and keep you during this time of sorrow. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and the rest of the family.
Connie and family — We are so very sorry for your dear loss. Bob was a fixture in my life growing up. He was such a good friend to daddy. And always made you laugh! I know that spirit will be greatly missed. You are all in our prayers. Deepest condolences — Melissa Humphrey Grice and family
Connie. So sorry for your loss. Will be praying for the family. I always thought a lot of Bob.
Alan Murphy.
Dcn. Don and Bonnie Adams
You are a GOOD MAN, Bob Hood. Well done! Every time you seen Bob, he would say something that would make you smile and laugh. He was indeed a Blessing to us all. Big heart and faithful to his Christian beliefs. He was a servant to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He will be missed. Welcome home, Bob!
Joe & Tina
Mrs. Hood, Jimmy, Darrell, Beverly, Jonell, Nikki. My condolences to your family. Your family has been a big part of my life growing up. My God keep you in his care
Connie you and you entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. I know at this time it is hard to not have family and friends to surround and support you. But know that we are there in spirit! Dennie and Joni Hardest Blair
Remembering Bob, and many fun times. R.I.P. Sympathies to all his family.
Tom & Karen Wright
Pamela Smith-Wright and Eugene Wright
Thinking and praying for you all ! So very sorry for your loss ! Bob helped out so many people family and friends.
Bev and kiddos, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. There are no words to say to give you comfort right now. Just know my prayers continue for all of you
Love you all
Brenda Rohrbaugh
So sorry, Connie. I have wonderful memories of both of you…Prayers, Gloria Pittman
So sorry for your loss. Worked with Bob at Danville plant. Prayers.
Sympathy & prayers to all the Hood extended family. Alice & Fred Howard
Sending our deepest sympathy and our prayers of comfort to the Hood family,
Sheila
Love and Prayers for You and Your Family.
Anna Ruth