On Monday, August 17, 2020 Roy James Hood affectionately known as “Kenny Ray” and “Po Hood” quietly departed this life at Sovah Health in Danville, Va.
He was born on October 22, 1964 in Danville, Virginia to Mrs. Lottie Hood Terry and Archie Guy.
Roy was educated in the Pittsylvania County Public School System. He held several jobs throughout his life time, but the one he was well known for was the life of the party. Whenever he was in your presence you were guaranteed a laugh!
Roy was predeceased by his sister, Sorfonia Hood; his brother, Pacey Hood; his maternal grandfather, George Y. Hood; and two aunts, Lena Goods and Minnie Pritchett.
In addition, to his mother, Lottie Hood Terry (Darrell Martin) and father, Archie Guy, Roy leaves behind to cherish his many fond memories, his maternal grandmother, Lissie D. Hood; two sons, Quintez Glass and Tevin Poole, both of Danville, Virginia; two daughters, Shaminique Hood of Washington, DC and Roysheka Hood of Danville, Virginia;four grandsons, Jakari Harris, Sencere Glass, Quintez Glass Jr., and Kyren Glass;two granddaughters, Zalayaha Glass, and Elashun Glass; one sister, Beatrice Davis (Michael) of Danville, Virginia; three brothers, Donald Hood (Harriett), Anthony Hood, and Lamont Hood, all of Danville, Virginia; two uncles, Marvin and James, both of Danville, Virginia; one aunt, Delois Coles of Danville, Virginia;a special friend, Gloria Ward; a special cousin and friend, Michael Chaney; a bonus granddaughter, Destini Powell; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
A public Viewing for Mr. Roy J. Hood will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2020 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at the J.L Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment.
Drive in Celebration of Life service for Mr. Roy J. Hood “Kenny Ray” will be held on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. at the Highland Memorial Park ,3049 North Main Street Danville, Virginia 24540 with the Rev. Larry D. Daye, Pastor, New Sandy Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Keeling, Virginia officiating.
The family is asking that relatives assemble at the residence of his mother Ms. Lottie A. Terry, 203 Campbell St. Danville Va., at 1:00PM on the day of the service. The family is asking friends, honorary pallbearers and active pallbearers to assemble at the cemetery at 1:45PM on the day of the service.
Professional funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 447 Old South Main St. Danville, Va. 24541, Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director., (434)799-9262. Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com. “Our Family Servicing Your Family”
Masks are required at all viewings, visitations and services. All attendees are also asked to follow social distancing guidelines.
Professional funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 447 Old South Main St. Danville, Va. 24541, Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director., (434)799-9262. Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com. “Our Family Servicing Your Family”
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