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Charles Hood Obituary
Charles passed away peacefully on June 11th, 2011 at age 82.
Charles was born in Fair Grove, MO to Velzie and Oletes Hood. He spent his early years working in his family's general store. As a young man he was signed to play baseball with the Brooklyn Dodgers minor league team. This was something that he was always proud of and happy to talk about. During high school he met the love of his life and later married Marcella. They had a marriage that lasted 60 years. After they were married they moved to Springfield, MO. Charles career with Libby, McNeill and Libby continued over 32 years. During his career his family was transferred to 4 different states. He made many lasting friendships along the way. In 1969 his final transfer was to Mt. View, CA.
Charles was a 32 year resident of Aptos and Santa Cruz. He spent many days with some of his best friends playing golf at Seascape golf club. He loved fishing, going to the casinos, golf and spending time with friends and family. He was most proud of his granddaughter Lauren Mayfield. He will be remembered for his smiles, love and joking ways. Charles is survived by his wife Marcella, his daughter Debbie Mayfield, son-in-law Doug Mayfield and granddaughter Lauren Mayfield. There will be a Celebration of Life to share memories at Dominican Oaks, 3400 Paul Sweet Rd., Santa Cruz on Saturday, June 25th at 10 a.m.
Donations in his memory may be made to Aptos Jr. Golf, A.J.M.C. PO Box 431, Aptos, Ca 95001 or the Alzheimer's Association 1777-A Capitola, Rd. Santa Cruz, Ca. 95062
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Vince Riccabona
June 10, 2025
Think of you quite often. Miss you.
Vince Riccabona
June 10, 2023
Think of you often Charlie. RIP
Vince Riccabona
June 10, 2019
Think about you often Charlie. I still say the name Charlie onmy backswing and finish the swing with hood. He got such a kick out of that because I could hit the ball straight and true.
Scott Humphreys
June 19, 2011
Marcie & Family, Charlie was the first person I met after joing Seascape GC and had me in the men's club that same day. He gave so much of his time to making the club what it once was. I know he, Peter Murphy and Lenny Mayfield are around the table, playing games. God Bless and I know he left us all with many great "Hood" type memories.
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John & Barbara Hill
June 18, 2011
A gentleman, sportsman and one of the warmest people we ever had the pleasure of calling a friend. We'll miss you, Charlie. Our prayers are with you, Marcie and your family.
cindy jewell
June 16, 2011
I had the pleasure of visiting with Charlie at the Seascape golf course many times and every year when i served as golf committee chair for the annual strawberry tournament held there for many years. He always had a smile on his face that was infectious and welcomed by all.
Vince Riccabona
June 16, 2011
I loved playing golf with Charlie, a good golfer, a great competitor and a very dear friend of mine. I will always remember his cackleing laugh when he made a long putt. We spent hours talking about bird hunting, baseball and everything in between. Good bye Charlie and "No Gimmies".
Our prayers our with Marcie and his family.
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