Gordon "Len" Hood

Obituary For Gordon "Len" Hood

Gordon "Len" Hood, 66 of Sunset, TX entered the gates of Heaven on Thursday, July 4th, 2024, in Fort Worth, TX after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, July 9th, at 10 a.m. at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie, with Dwayne Lamberson officiating.

Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.

The family will receive friends on Monday, July 8th, from 6-8 p.m. at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie, TX.

Len was born on January 3rd, 1958 in Bridgeport, TX to J.C. and Mauline (Vaughn) Hood and was the youngest of the couples seven children.

Len spent his life working in the Oilfield including time at Energy Services, Weatherford, Bridgeport Tank Trucks, Pioneer, and EOG Resources. It was there that he made countless friendships, some of which spanned over decades.

Len was a member of First Baptist Church, Sunset TX. He will forever be remembered as a good and honest man who was dedicated to his family and friends, had a cunning sense of humor, showed kindness and generosity to others, and above all his strong faith of which he would often share with others.

He is preceded in death by his parents JC and Mauline Hood; brothers, Billy Ray Hood and Joe Hood; sisters, Ann Dickerson and Delma Howard; daughter, Keena Morgan; and granddaughter, Shelbey Jean Hood.

Len is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Vonda (Adams) Hood with which he built a wonderful life; children, Shannon Hood of Chico, Billy Hood and wife Amanda of Ponder, and Mollie Ice and husband Scott of Bowie; sister, Mary Christopher and husband Glen of Chico; brother, Lott Hood and wife Nora of Chico. He was a proud Papa to his grandchildren Shannon, Lexi, TJ, Patrick, Catlean, Corben, Gage, Brooklen, Tanher, Evian, and Emma. He also leaves behind several great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and numerous friends to cherish his memory.

The family would like to extend a heart filled thank you to Len's medical staff at UT Southwestern Medical Center, Kindred Hospital Tarrant County, Angel Home Health, Hospice of Wichita Falls, and Community Health Care of Texas for their dedication and care throughout his brave journey.

Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, Texas.