David Hood

David Lee Hood, age 76 of Cookeville, died Monday March 18, 2019 in Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born March 23, 1942 in Cookeville, TN. David worked as a truck driver prior to his retirement. He was an avid reader of westerns and a member of Mt. Pleasant Free Will Baptist Church. Surviving are children, Lecia (Stan) Gantt of Bloomington Springs; Paula (Greg) Livingston of Rickman; Glenda (Billy) Hunter of Cookeville; David Jared (Leona) of Smithville; and his special 'son', Max (his yorkie dog). 8 grandchildren, Lindsay (Steve) Null, Megan Knight, Brandon Nabors, Andrew Gantt, Jamie Hunter, Tonya Portilla, Jerry Jared and Trey Jared; and 13 great grandchildren. David was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Hood (d. 9/2/2011) and granddaughter, Amber Jared. Graveside service and interment for David will be held at 12 p.m. Thursday March 21 at Brotherton Cemetery with Bro. Mike Adams officiating. The family will visit with friends at the graveside from 11:00 a.m. until time of service. Dyer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (931)526-7158. You may share your thoughts and memories at www.dyerfh.com.