MANTACHIE - James William Hood, 77, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. He was born January 5, 1945, in Itawamba County to Victor J. and Rosa E. Duvall Hood. He retired from Delta International after over 35 years of service. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Mantachie. He enjoyed painting, fishing, and doing yard work as hobbies, and had a love for all kinds of animals. His heart was devoted to spoiling his grandkids.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 9, at the McNeece-Morris Funeral Home in Mantachie with Dr. John Adams officiating. Burial will be in the Walton Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Janet Hood, whom he married August 24, 1968; and two daughters, Jana Prochaska (Brian) and Jennifer Guin (Dewayne), all of Mantachie; his brother, Horace Hood of Peppertown; and his pride and joy, grandkids Abby Prochaska, Lydia Prochaska, Wyatt Guin, and Laylah Guin.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister-in-law, Dale Hood.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the McNeece-Morris Funeral Home in Mantachie.