HUsband of the late Shirley (nee Messert) Hood. Preceded in death by his parents Ross H. and Audrey (Reid) Hood, brother and sister-in-law,Kenneth and Margaret Hood and step-sister, Betty Garrett. He is survived by one brother, Roger (milda) Hood and two step-brothers, Jim (Janice) Denton and Carl (Mona) Denton. Also survived by 5 nieces and 5 nephews. Memorials may take the form of contributions to Hospice of Cincinnati.