Richard 'Whitey' L. Hood

Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Richard "Whitey" L. Hood, 84, of Greencastle, passed away on May 7, 2018 at Franciscan Health Lafayette East Hospital.

He was born in Bainbridge on Jan. 4, 1934 to the late William Robert and Gladys Marie (Stewart) Hood.

Richard graduated from Greene Township High School in Parke County and married Mary Lou (Philpot) Hood, who preceded him in death in 2000.

He retired from Fauber Construction after 40 years as a heavy equipment operator.

He was a member of the Operators Engineering Union. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting and was an animal lover.

He is survived by his son, Richard "Rick" Lee Hood Jr. of Crawfordsville; a brother, Gary (Marjorie) Hood of Greencastle; two sisters, Wilma (Ed) Deck of Washington and Shirley (Keith) Kinkead of Crawfordsville; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Bob Hood.

There will be a graveside service at Oak Hill Cemetery Mausoleum, 392 Oak Hill Rd., Crawfordsville, at 10 a.m. Friday, May 11 with Rev. Larry Hammond officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given in Richard's memory to Creekside Animal Rescue, 11791 N. County Road 800 East, Roachdale, IN 46172. Sanders Priebe Funeral Care, Crawfordsville, is entrusted with care.

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