Michael "Al" Allen Hood's Obituary
Michael “Al” Allen Hood, 78, passed away on June 10, 2023, in Springfield, IL.
Al was born to Charlie and Gladys Hood on May 23, 1945, in Mt. Zion, IL. Al married Donna Lou Baldock on September 22, 1967, in Decatur, IL. He loved making people laugh. If Al met someone he didn’t know, he would know them by the end of the day. As much as he loved people, he loved his family more. He loved taking his grandson to the car show, which he often had a car in himself. He also enjoyed going to listen to live music. He enjoyed traveling and went on several cruises, and even visited Hawaii.
Al is survived by his wife, Donna Hood; son, Jeff (Tracy) Hood, Craig Hood; brother, Martin Hood; grandson, Sean (Hanna) Hood; great grandchildren, Hayden, Emma, Charlie, Brooklynn, Nash, and many extended family and friends.
Al was preceded in death by his parents; son, Bradley Allen Hood; brothers, John Hood, Steve Hood; granddaughter, Beth Ann Hood.
A service will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 11:00 AM Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home with a burial to follow at Harristown Cemetery. Luncheon to follow at Harristown Township. The family requests casual wear for services.
A visitation will be held on Monday, June 19, 2023, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the family.
Condolences and memories of Al may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com
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