Obituary: David Pickett Hood, 74, Bloomfield

David Pickett Hood, 74, of Bloomfield, died Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, at his residence. He was born July 25, 1945 in Nelson County to the late Jullian Pickett and Betty Hayes Drake Hood. He was a retired employee of General Electric, a U.S. Air Force veteran, and a member of American Legion Post 288. He was of the Methodist faith. He enjoyed truck rides with his dogs and was an avid outdoorsman.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Neal Dawson Hood; and three brothers, Ronnie Hood, Gary Hood, and Roger Hood.

He is survived by his wife, Ann Crow Hood; one daughter, Vesta (Johnny) Bishop of Willisburg; two sons, Jamie (Kimberly) Hood of Bardstown and David Hood (Clarissa Heitman) of Bloomfield; two sisters, Lisa Livers of Bardstown and Sharon (Phillip) Radcliffe of Louisville; five grandchildren; and James Todd Drake of Chaplin, who was like a son to him.

The funeral is 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, at the Houghlin Funeral Home in Bloomfield with Bro. Doug Simpson officiating. Burial is in the Maple Grove Cemetery.

Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26, 2019, at the funeral home. An American Legion service is 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26, 2019.

The Houghlin Funeral Home of Bloomfield is in charge of arrangements.

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