Hood, James Kenneth
Birth: Tuesday, August 30, 1921 in Big Stone Gap, Virginia
Residence: Lusby, Maryland
Death: Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at the age of 94
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James Kenneth "Jay" Hood, 94, of Lusby, MD and formerly of District Heights, MD passed away on September 23, 2015 at his residence. Born August 30, 1921 in Big Stone Gap, VA he was the son of the late Worley J. Hood and Cora (Moore) Hood.

Jay served in the U.S. Army from 1942 until 1945, serving in WWII. He retired in 1973 after 30 years as a Steam Engineer for the U.S. Naval Observatory. Jay enjoyed gardening and electronics.

Jay is survived by his children, James E. Hood of Fredericksburg, VA and Robert D. Hood (Susan) of Lusby, MD; grandchildren, Holly Shunk (Christian), Brandon Hood (Lara), Laura Hood, Shauna Simpson (Tommy), Andrew Hood, Annie Brady (Justin); great-grandchildren, Mason Hood, Alyssa Hood, Jack Shunk, Camden Hood, Audrey Shunk and Kinsley Hood; and former daughter-in-law, Juanita Hood. In addition to his parents, Jay was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey A. Hood whom he married on August 19, 1947 in Washington, DC; and siblings, Earl Winston Hood, Arnold Ralph Hood, Donald Eugene Hood, Kyle Jackson Hood, Betty Jane Souders, Charles Patrick Hood, Alice Nadine Cordani, Richard Lee Hood and Marvin Douglas Hood.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Olivet United Methodist Church, 13575 Olivet Road, Lusby, MD 20657. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O.Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.
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