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Dr. Gene Hood

77, of Indianapolis, went home to be with the Lord early Friday morning at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield. He was born on August 23, 1937 in Pecos, TX, a son of the late Albert Daniel and Ruby Estelle (George) Hood. Dr. Hood was a graduate of Bethany Nazarene College, now Southern Nazarene University, where he earned his bachelor's and master's degrees. He later earned a Doctorate of Divinity from Indiana Christian University. While at Bethany, he met his "special angel" Carolyn Uphaus. They were married September 2, 1958 and were close partners in ministry for over 56 years.

He began his pastoral ministry in Tulsa, OK and then served as an evangelist for seven years. For over 42 years, Dr. Hood was pastor of Independent Nazarene Church in Beech Grove and in 2014 founded the Independent Nazarene Church in New Palestine.

Dr. Hood had a heart for young people and was passionate about Christian education. In 1975, he established the Nazarene Christian School, building a new school facility behind the church. He co-founded Paradigm Accelerated Curriculum, a biblically based curriculum used across the United States and in countries around the world.

Dr. Hood strongly supported missions. He did extensive missionary work and built many churches and schools in Honduras, Guatemala, Mexico, Belize, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Haiti, Nigeria, South Africa, Ukraine, Korea and in the Western United States among Native Americans. He was instrumental in placing Bibles in every school in Honduras and shipped over one million Bibles to Russia. Just days before his death, Dr. Hood's final act of spreading the gospel was donating a first edition, first issue of the 1611 King James Bible to the government of Papua New Guinea.

Dr. Hood's concern for the medical needs of individuals in the countries he visited led him to establish medical clinics in Honduras and for several years he owned and operated an emergency air ambulance service throughout Central America evacuating people with urgent needs to Houston and Miami Hospitals.

He owned and operated radio stations, radio towers and radio programs in several states and in the countries of Belize, Honduras, and Papua New Guinea. For over 20 years, he hosted the Gospel Music Southern Style Radio Program in downtown Indianapolis. He also owned and operated a Christian Sharing Program for ministers and in the 70's and 80's several nursing homes which he considered a ministry to the elderly.

Dr. Hood was a staunch advocate of religious liberty and freedom for Christian schools and was very active politically in order to safeguard the continuation of those freedoms.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Carolyn Hood; children, Randy (wife: Barbara) Hood of New Palestine, Paula (husband: Tommie) Phillips of Indianapolis, Jonathan (wife: Jessica) Hood of Fargo, ND and Joel (wife: Mandy) Hood of Cincinnati, Ohio; eight grandchildren, Adrian (wife: Brittany) Hood, Ashton Hood, Kaylee Phillips, Angel Hood, Brooklynn Phillips, Zoe Hood, Emma Hood and Madeline Hood; two great-grandchildren, Mackenzie and Juliette Hood;  a brother, Darwin (wife: Rose) Hood of Pasadena, CA and a sister, Colleen (husband: Chuck) Chiles of El Cajon, CA and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Danny and Carl Hood and a sister, Alleen Hood.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Sproles Family Funeral Home in New Castle. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 1, 2015 at The Life Center at Southport - Indianapolis Baptist Temple, 4002 E. Southport Road, Indianapolis, with Rev. Rollin Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow in Washington Park East Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 - 8 p.m. Thursday, April 30, 2015 at Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center, Washington Park East and from 11:00 am. until the time of the service Friday at the church. The Sproles Family and staff are honored to serve the family of Dr. Gene Hood.

Published by The Indianapolis Star on Apr. 27, 2015.
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On behalf of the Rothenbush family, Thank You,to the entire Hood family, for sharing such a wonderful man with the world. May GOD comfort and keep you in this difficult time.
Romans 8:28

Ray Rothenbush

May 2, 2015

What a great man. So sorry to hear of his passing but was totally amazed at all the good things he has done. Our prayers are with the family

Jim and Jeana Golden

April 30, 2015

Sending Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends,God gain a wonderful angel this time.My God comfort you.

Peggy Hooker

April 30, 2015

Thank you for donating the first edition, first issue of the 1611 King James Bible to the government of Papua New Guinea. You truly a man of God & you died in the service of the King. Our prayers are with the family, Shalom

Jacinta R Lomba (Papua New Guinea)

April 29, 2015

You will be missed dearly. Ive know you for years and im glad i got a chance to meet such a wonderful man like you. Prayers to the family.

rachel copas

April 29, 2015

Dr.Hood was one of my dearest friends! It was my privilege to share in the gospel concerts he presented for so many years and to see how so many lives were blessed by them. In the most difficult days of my life he was there for me comforting, helping, and inspiring me. I learned so much from him that helped me have a better relationship with God, and my family and friends. I will always cherish the memories of my time with Doc, and be grateful to his family for sharing him with us so he could serve his Master! May God bless all of you!

Larry Kelly

April 28, 2015

Dr Good Hood, as granny so lovingly called you. I have known you for many years. GOD GAINED A GREAT MAN!! , Love and prayers to the whole family..

Kathy & Ralph Bruns

April 28, 2015

RIP Sir,Thank You.

April 28, 2015

On behalf of the "Société de Police - IPD Adam & Edward" our condolences to the family and church family of Brother Hood on his passing.

I was honored to be introduced - just a few weeks ago - to this man of understanding, at the funeral service of a dear friend's wife. My friend has always spoken most highly of Dr. Hood and his work over the years. It was a distinct honor for me to get to meet him in person.

Without concern, I feel I and others can say he more than earned his appropriate eternal rest after stepping over into the afterlife.

S. I. Drake, Lt/IPD (Ret)

April 27, 2015

Known you for a short time whilst you were in Tambul for a church opening. Loved your preachings and admired your humbleness. We all from PNG Bible Church PNG and Tambul miss you. May Your Soul Rest in Eternal Peace

Billie Aika

April 27, 2015

Until we meet in Heaven, rip! Oren and Jane Oldaker of The Gosmans and Papa Carl

April 26, 2015

Our loss. Heavens Gain. Truly a man of God. I loved his style of preaching. He just had a wonderful Spirit. Very humble. He definitely would go out of his way too help anyone. Thank you for leaving such a legacy.

Daniel Huskins

April 25, 2015

RIP (REJOICE IN PEACE) Dr. Hood - a living testimony the Lord. Prayers for family & flock.
Sincerely,
Terresa Branham
(Former CEO of Bran'Nu Day Promotions and former AD EXEC WNTS radio)

Terresa Branham

April 25, 2015

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