Submitted by: Dan Rich

Guy W. Hood

Dec. 6, 1914 - Dec. 24, 1998

South Bend Tribune 12/27/1998

Guy W. Hood, 84, of Jefferson Road, Osceola, Ind., died after a brief confinement at 7:43 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 24, at St. Joseph Community Hospital Mishawaka, Ind. Guy was born on Dec. 6, 1914, in Chicago, Ill., to Guy W. Hood, Sr. and Alice (Wilson) Hood.

On Nov. 7, 1936, he married Clementine Exaver, who survives. He is also survived by three daughters, Carol (John) McNamara of South Bend, Ind., B.J. (Bob) O'Brien and Betty Sue Whitson both of Osceola; a son, Jack (Sally) Hood of Osceola; a sister, Alice W. Holtz of Elkhart, Ind.; 16 grandchildren, Jennifer O'Brien-Wilson, Betsy O'Brien-Tackett, John O'Brien, Amy O'Brien, Molly O'Brien-Bultinick, Robin Hood, Dan Hood, Tom Whitson, Amy Whitson-Jones, Ann Whiston-Blasko, Kevin McNamara, Patrick McNamara, Kerry McNamara-Murawski, Kelly McNamara-O'Brien and Megan McNamara; 21 great grandchildren; and by many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Hood was the owner of Hood's Nursery in Osceola for many years. He was a member of the Mishawka Lions Club, Morris Park Country Club, Charter member of Queen of Peace Parish, Battell Center Bridge Club and the Indiana Club Couples Bridge Group. Guy signed to play professional baseball in 1934, but an industrial accident at Ballband over the winter cost him and arm an a shot at the Big Leagues. Despite what some might call a handicap, Guy went on to become one of the areas best umpires and a good golfer with several Holes-In-One. Perhaps the biggest impact he had in his life was that of grandfather to sixteen. He would take them all to movies, ball games or to the park. In 1976, Guy was awarded - A George award by the Mishawaka enterprise Record.

Friends may call Chapel Hill Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today. Rosary services will be at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday at Queen of Peace Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Queen of Peace Church School Fund.