Robert Charles Hood, Sr "Bob" of Traverse City MI
November 20, 1934 - March 8, 2018
Born in Pittsburg PA, Bob graduated from Ambridge High School in 1952. He served his country during the Korean War with the 23rd Armored Engineer Battalion, Company A, 3rd Armored Division, 4th Platoon and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1959. He spent most of his career at IBM, retiring in 1998.
Music was always in Bob's heart. He participated in his high school marching band and toured with Stan Kenton playing tenor saxophone until the service called. He continued to keep his love of music alive, as a board member with the Traverse City Symphony Orchestra and Old Town Playhouse while singing with the Cherry Capital Chorus. He was active in his community as a Deacon, mentor at the Manufacturing Technology Academy and a member of the Rotary Club. Bob was also an avid golfer and had an insatiable sweet tooth.
Preceded in death by his parents William and Agnes (Ott) Hood and daughter Saundra Hood Eansor. Dear father to Jeanette (Jerry) Roach, Bob (Carol) Hood Jr and Brian Hood. Dear grandfather to Robert, Michael, Jennifer, Alexandria and Kayleigh.
Survived by his loving companion Patricia Lane Gorney and her children Scott (Mary) Gorney and Kristyn (Tim) Drury. Special grandpa to Jack, Emily, Joshua, Victoria and Henry.
Also survived by his siblings Janet (Bill) Coyler and Bill (Cindy) Hood. Favorite uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Visitation is Friday, March 16th 2-4pm with Military Honors conducted under the auspices of Cherryland V.F.W. Post 2780 at 4pm and 6-8pm at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Services will be held Saturday, March 17th 11am at the Presbyterian Church of Traverse City with visitation starting at 10am. The Rev. Dr. William Myers will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Old Town Playhouse, 148 E Eighth St, Traverse City, MI 49684 or Manufacturing Technology Academy, 880 Parsons Rd., Traverse City, MI 49686.
Please feel free to share your thoughts and memories with Bob's family at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com .