Obituary of Kenny Hood

Kenneth Earl Hood “Spare Tire”, age 62, was born May 19, 1962 in Corning, Arkansas. Kenny was the second eldest son of Darrell E. and Patricia E. (York) Hood. Kenny passed away on December 29, 2024 at Cox Hospital in Springfield, MO. Kenny was baptized in the early 1980’s by Pastor Lenzie King in Pigeon Creek east of Licking. Kenny was married to Christina “Tina” (Mitchell) Hood at her mother’s home in Licking on January 9, 1985. To this union three children were born, Christopher, Robert, and Jessica. Kenny is preceded in death by his parents, Darrell E. and Patricia E. (York) Hood; our angel baby boy; father-in-law, Daniel Earl Mitchell; and brothers-in-law, John Stroder and Drake Parker; as well as a special cousin, Marty Booker. Kenny is survived by his wife, Christina “Tina” Mitchell Hood of the home, son, Christopher (Brandy) Hood of Houston; son, Robert (Courtney) Hood of Houston; daughter, Jessica (Hood) Robbins of Licking, and William Robbins of Edgar Springs; siblings, Doyle E. Hood of Licking, Trina (Hood) Stroder of Licking, Maxine (Tracy) Stevens of Mammoth Springs, AR, Walttreia “Wally” (Hood) Potts of Raymondville, Glenda Hood, Emily (Hood) Parker, Paula (Freddy) Martin, all of Licking; mother-in-law, Rosemary (Obermark) Mitchell; brother-in-law, Robert (Christie) Mitchell; and sister-in-law, Jennifer (Mitchell) Kilkenny, all of Springfield, MO; his pride and joy of six grandchildren, Gavin, Eli, Abigail Robbins of Licking, Makayla, Paisley, and Cheyenne Hood of Houston; as well as a slew of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends. Kenny was an avid hunter, fisherman, and trapper who loved the outdoors. More than anything, he loved his grandbabies and his family. Kenny may be gone from this Earth but he will live on through his kids and grandkids and all of our treasured memories. A visitation for Kenny will take place Saturday, January 4, 2025 from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at Fox Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.foxfh.net. Arrangements are entrusted to Fox Funeral Home. A dinner for friends and family will take place immediately after the funeral service at the Licking VFW Hall. The meal will be potluck style, feel free to bring a dish of your own.