Kirkland Hood, 74, peacefully passed Monday, December 22, 2025. He was the son of the late Lucille Hood and Loman Duncan.

He accepted Christ at an early and was an active member of David Stand AME Zion Church. Kirkland later joined Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Church. He attended faithfully until his health declined.

He was a graduated of Barr Street High School Class of 1969. Kirkland attended York Technical College. He was a Dallas Cowboys fan, and he loved baseball and basketball. Kirkland loved having a good time with his family and friends. He would grill out during the summertime and invite his family and friends for many years. Kirkland loved traveling to family reunions, and he truly loved his family.

Kirkland is survived by two sons, Kirkland Leonard Hood and Montello Hood both of Lancaster,SC; Nine grandchildren, A'Kiya Hood, JeNarus (Jay) Hood, Jiya Scott, Jesslin Ford, Mikel Stewart, Monterio Hood, Ny'Kie Mingo, Raykwon Grier and Zoran Hood. He had 5 great-grandchildren. Kirkland have one sister, Cheryl Duncan Cook and five brothers, Larry James Duncan, Dennis Neal Duncan, Wayne Charles Duncan, Lindsay Duncan and Roger Ellis Duncan all of Reading Pennslyvania.

He was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter Tytyana Hood and brother Lorenzo (Butch) Duncan.

Viewing will be Thursday, January 1, 2026, at 1-5 pm.

Funeral Services will be Friday, January 2, 2026, at Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Church at 1 pm with burial in Lancaster Memorial Park.