Wayland died at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday January 6, 2023.

He was born the 2nd of 5 children in Brownsville, SC. In 1950 his father moved him and his family up to Lexington Park, Md.

Wayland attended and graduated from Great Mills High School in 1959. He then joined the Air Force and was stationed at MacDill Airforce Base in Tampa, FL, where he met and married the love of his life Katherine Fulford in 1960. In 1963 he was honorably discharged and moved his family back up to Lexington Park, Md. to begin work on Pax River Naval base in civil service. 

In 1973 he joined the Navy Reserves at VP68. He and his wife had 3 children and moved to Great Mills, Md. where they have lived the last 47 years. He was very active in the community. He played softball for local establishments along with coaching Little League Baseball from 1970 to 1977, switched to coaching Little League girls Softball from 1981 to 1987. He retired from the Reserves as an E8 in 1993, then 1995 he retired from his civil service job as a Warehouse Supervisor. He was so proud to have served his country and encouraged his young family members to join a branch of the military. Wayland loved hunting and fishing. He stayed active within the community and was always willing to help out family and neighbors. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren and his great grandchildren . He was always ready with a hug for whoever walked through the door. He always encouraged his children and grandchildren to stay active athletically and study hard.  

Survived by: His wife of 62 years Katherine "Fulford" Hood, of Great Mills, Md. Son: Lance R. Hood SR, of Great Mills, Md. Daughter: Tina "Hood" Dowell, of Great Mills, Md. Sister: Gwyn "Hood" Spencer/Brother-in Law: Dave Spencer, of Old Hickory, TN

8 Grandchildren and 10 Great Grandchildren.

Predeceased by: Father: Claude Hood Mother: Lucille "Jackson" Hood Brother: Northrup Hood Brother: Larry Hood Son: Brett Hood Sister: Belinda Hood

Services Location: Lexington Park Baptist Church 46855 S Shangri-La Drive Lexington Park MD

Officiating: Pastor Chris McCombs

Date: January 21, 2023

Time of Service: 3pm

There will be food and fellowship after the service, located at the church in the fellowship hall.

The family is asking in place of flowers: Please donate in Wayland's name to: St. Mary's home hospice, Alzheimer's Association, or Lexington Park Baptist Church.