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James Hood

Obituary

GADSDEN, Ala. (AP) - One of the first black students at the University of Alabama, James Hood of Gadsden, has died. He was 70.

Officials at Adams-Buggs Funeral Home in Gadsden said they are handling arrangements for Hood, who died Thursday. Details concerning Hood's funeral are not complete.

Hood's admission to the University of Alabama in 1963 was made famous by then Alabama Gov. George Wallace's "stand in the schoolhouse door" to keep Hood and Vivian Malone from registering for classes at the University of Alabama.

Hood and Malone were accompanied by Deputy U.S. Attorney General Nicholas Katzenbach when they were confronted by Wallace as they attempted to enter the university's Foster Auditorium to register for classes and pay fees.

Wallace backed down later that day and Hood and Malone registered for classes.


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In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

I'm so sorry for the loss of your loved one,please accept my condolences during this difficult time. Psalms 65:2

I'm sorry to read about your loss. May you draw close to God and find comfort in reading his Word.

I'll be talking about the amazing life of Dr. Hood and the legacy he left behind on Thursday March 14 during a 2:30-3:45pm panel at 205 Gorgas Library on UA's campus. Would love to meet some of his family if you are able to attend. He was special and I have enjoyed getting to know him through my research. Much Love and Many Blessings, Caroline Parsons

To the Hood family,

So sorry for your loss. Please be encouraged by Is. 25:8 where God promises to swallow up death forever and we know this is will be a reality becasue Titus 1:2 states that he is a God who cannot lie. My condolences to you all during this difficult time.

Francine

I'm sorry for your loss.I know God will help you through all these difficult times.Psalms 46.1

Brenda and entire Hood family just a note to convey my condolences to each of you during your trying times of sorrow. Rest assured God don't put more on you than you can bare. Keep your hands in His and He will see you through. May He continue to comfort and keep you is my continued prayer.