James Grover Hood, Jr. "Hood", 75, of Pendleton, SC passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Rainey Hospice House. Born June 7, 1942, Pickens, SC, he was a son of the late James Grover Hood and the late Geneva Collins Hood. He was also preceded in death by his twin sisters, Joyce and Jeanette Hood and sister, Betty Jo Hood Williamson and brother, Jack Hood. Hood was a Sergeant in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and retired from Milliken after 42 years of service. He was an avid fisherman and golfer and was a Baptist by faith. He is survived by his wife, Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Sargent Hood of the home; his "babies", Casey and Kahne; brothers, Ronnie and Roger Hood and sisters, Parnell Rochester, Retha Crane, Janice Rollins and Sylvia Ross. The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm-1:30 pm Friday, March 9, 2018 at The McDougald Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow in the chapel at 2:00 pm with Carol Burdette officiating. Interment will be in M.J. "Dolly" Cooper Veterans Cemetery at 1:00 pm, Monday, March 12, 2018 with Dr. Wendell Bannister officiating the committal service. Memorials may be made to United Way of Anderson, 604 N Murray Ave, Anderson, SC 29625 or Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas, 66675-8517. A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com. Events Visitation Friday, March 9, 2018 12:00PM - 1:30PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Funeral Service Friday, March 9, 2018 2:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Final Resting Place M.J. 'Dolly' Cooper Veterans Cemetery 140 Inway Drive Anderson, SC 29621