Frank Hood was born on March 18, 1928 in Dripping Springs Settlement, Southwest of Okmulgee to Lavander and Gussie Hood Alfred. He was the third child of five children.


As a youth, he attended Rosenwald School and graduated in 1946. He later enlisted in the United States Army and served with pride, honor and dignity. Frank attended Oklahoma State Tech and finished with a degree in furniture upholstery in 1954.

Mr. Hood fathered two sons, Rusty and Dennis. Mr. Hood was employed with the United States Postal Service for 35 years until his retirement. He was also the Secretary at Sharps Cemetery for 25 years. He enjoyed life and his hobbies included fishing and gardening. He didn't mind sharing his "goodies" either.


Frank united with Jones Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, where he served as Sunday School Superintendent and Trustee. He later attended Saint Mary's Christian Center until his health began to fail. He truly was a faithful servant.


Mr. Frank Hood, after 84 years with us, closed his eyes on Earth, but woke up in Glory on Tuesday, October 30, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Lamasha and Thomas Hood and his son, Booker "Rusty" Brooks.


Those left to cherish his beautiful memory; his wife, Willie Mae Hood; his son, Dennis Hood [Alice], Coweta, Oklahoma; a brother, Leon Jones [Ioma], Okmulgee, Oklahoma, one sister, Ernestine Figures, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The Service of Remembrance will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 2:00 PM in the Greater Jones AME Zion Methodist Church. Pastor Thaddyeus Thompson, Pastor of St. Mary's Christian Center will officiate.

Burial will be on Monday, November 5, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. in the National Cemetery at Fort Gibson, Oklahoma.

You may visit Mr. Hood, as he slumbers in peaceful repose at the funeral home in Okmulgee on Friday from 10 AM until 6 PM and on Saturday from 10 AM until 12 Noon.