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William Richard "Dick" Hood, Sr., age 83 of Spindale, died Friday, August 2, 2024.
Dick as he was known to his family and friends was born September 2, 1940, in Kingsport, TN and was a son of the late Shelby Burton Hood and Lema Walker Hood.
Dick was a graduate of Carlisle Military Academy in Bamberg, SC and attended Illinois Wesleyan College. Dick was honored to be recognized along with Mike Ditka as part of the 1960 Sigma Chi All American football team. Dick also served his country honorably in the United States Army.
He was President and owner of Hood Moving and Storage in Hickory for many years until his retirement. Following his retirement, he continued to work as a consultant for other moving and storage companies.
He and wife Joyce joined Rutherfordton Presbyterian Church. In 2006, Dick became a Lay Minister in the Presbyterian church and served for three and a half years as the pastor at John Knox Presbyterian Church in Shelby and was currently serving as the pastor at Brittain Presbyterian Church.
Dick was a member of the Rutherfordton Lions Club having served in the club's offices, including President. He enjoyed organizing the annual Rutherfordton Lions Club Golf Tournament to raise money for the Rutherfordton Lions Club.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Alex Hood and half-brother Shelby Hood, Jr. as well as a half-sister.
His is survived by his wife of 59 years, Joyce White Hood of Spindale, his sons, Rick Hood and wife Heather of Westfield, IN, Eric Hood and wife Christina of Marietta, GA, and Stephen Hood and wife Marcia of Rutherfordton, four grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 1pm Saturday, August 10 in the Rutherfordton Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dr. Don Schofield officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the Family Life Center. Interment with military honors will be held privately in the Cool Springs Cemetery, Forest City.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation (t2t.org) or the Rutherfordton Presbyterian Church Building Fund.
All who wish to raise a glass and share stories about him are encouraged to join us after the reception at Fly Girl Brewing 5PM; 206 Fashion Circle, Rutherfordton, NC 28139.
An online guest registry is available at www.padgettking.com.
Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.
