Johnny Lee Hood's Obituary
Johnny Lee Hood, 84, of Decatur, IL passed away December 29, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, IL.
Johnny was born July 9, 1937 in Perthshire, MS, the son of Sam and Betty (Taylor) Hood. He met Versie Lee Owens during the year 1972. They married during the year 1994.
He loved his children and grandchildren deeply.
Surviving are his wife, Versie; children, Victor Hood (Cindy) of Anderson, IN, Johnny Hood Jr of Anderson, IN, Mitzi Jenkins of Anderson, IN, Lois Wilkerson (Odell) of Anderson, IN, Donnie Owens (Christina) of Decatur, IL, Keith Owens (Heidi) of Decatur, IL; siblings, Ivory Hood of Decatur, IL, Willie Hood of Decatur, IL, Robert Hood (Loretta) of Indiana, Sarah Calvin of Indiana; 23 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren and special niece, Sue Reynolds and brother-in-law, Herman Britton, and two sister-in-laws, Louvenia Douthit and Verneeda Jarrett and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Garnell Hood, Daughter, Flora Jean Owens and sisters, Willie Mae Bovan and Elizabeth Grandberry.
Funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday January 8, 2022, at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10 – 11 AM Saturday at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Mt Gilead Cemetery.
Memorials: Go Fund Me (Help with funeral cost of Johnny Hood).
Condolences may be left to Johnny’s family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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