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Brian Hood Obituary
November 1, 1986 - November 15, 2021
Liberty, Missouri -
Brian Alexander Hood, 35, of Liberty, MO, passed away unexpectedly on November 15, 2021, at K. U. Medical Center with loved ones at his side.
Brian was born November 1, 1986, in Falls Church, Virginia. He graduated from high school in Manhattan, KS and later received his undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas in Lawrence. He received his Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from Franklin Pierce University in Goodyear, AZ. Following graduation, Brian was a practicing Physical Therapist in the Kansas City area.
Brian was united in marriage to Amy Lynn O'Dell on May 19, 2012, at Second Baptist Church in Liberty. They are blessed with three children: Katherine O'Dell Hood (7), Audrey Lynn Hood (4), and James Daniel Hood (born 11/5/21).
Along with Amy and their children, Brian leaves his father, Gary Hood (Diana Timmons); mother, Madelyn Short (Terry); grandmother, Carol Dixon; and sisters, Erin Hood and Leslie Hood. He also leaves Amy's family members including her parents, Dan and Wanda O'Dell; her siblings, Gary O'Dell (Shea) and Karen O'Dell; her nieces, Adelaide, Amelia and Maisie; her grandparents, Vivian O'Dell and Howard and Jean Neth; as well as other family members and many friends.
Brian was a loving, devoted and fiercely loyal son, grandson, brother, husband, dad and friend. He touched many lives in his brief time here and he will be sorely missed by all.
Brian's closed casket will lie in state for friends to pay respects from 1-2 pm, followed by a service celebrating Brian's life beginning at 2:00 pm, on Monday, November 22, at Second Baptist Church, 309 East Franklin Street, Liberty, MO. Private burial will follow at Glenridge Cemetery. Friends and family are welcome to gather immediately following the service at Restoration 1894, One East Kansas Street, Liberty, MO (located at the southwest corner of the Liberty Square).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Feed Northland Kids (feednorthlandkids.org) or an education account for Brian's children (ugift529.com), using gift code Q5P-X8S.
You may share a message with the family or sign an online guest book via www.parklawnfunerals.com. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel (816) 781-8228.
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Maryellen DiSilvio
October 17, 2022
I loved that kid! Daniel and Brian were great friends.
I am so so sorry for your loss Madeline!
Vic Bittman
November 22, 2021
My heart breaks. Heartfelt sympathies got out to you all and my you find peace.
Shelly Bittman
November 22, 2021
Brian you left us too soon. But you will always be in my heart.
Kim Bittman
November 22, 2021
My deepest sympathies. Brian was an amazing vibrant man. He will be remembered by me and my family fondly. I loved his sense of humor. I will cherish the memories and the time we had with him. Much love to you all.
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Paige Crawford
November 20, 2021
I had the pleasure of working with Brian in the Smithville clinic. Brian was always a pleasure to work with. He was not only a great therapist but he really connected with his patients and wanted the best for them. When Brian and I had personal conversations he always talked highly of his wife and his children. During the time I worked with Brian he was looking for a school to send his daughter to where there was some kind of normalcy during the Covid pandemic. Brian loved life in general. Brian was getting ready to take a vacation to Colorado when I worked with him and was telling us all about the things they were going to do and see. Brian liked to talk about politics, work, and his family. He was very knowledgeable and took great pride in helping his patients. He truly was a dedicated therapist and very well liked by his patients that he treated at our clinic. I´m saddened to hear of his passing and my heart goes out to his entire family. Praying for comfort and peace to his wife,children, and all his family.
With my deepest condolences,
Paige Crawford
Paige Crawford
November 20, 2021
I had the pleasure of working with Brian for several weeks in the Smithville clinic. Brian was an exceptional therapist and really cared for the patients and their progress. He always spoke highly of his family. At the time I worked with him he was looking for a private school for his daughter to attend due to covid etc. His mission was to find her a school where there was some normalcy in the midst of a pandemic. I, also, remember being amazed at how he was going on vacation and driving home by himself from Colorado while the rest of his family flew back. Brian like to joke around and was always up to date on what was going on in our world. He liked to listen to other peoples perspectives and engage in conversation with everyone. I truly enjoyed working with him and had a great respect for him and his knowledge in treating his patients. It saddened my heart to hear that he was taken from his wife and his children. I pray for comfort for his family and in time some kind of peace that comes to terms when losing a loved one. With deepest sympathy from a co worker and friend. Sincerely, Paige Crawford OC at Smithville SERC
Nina K McNeal
November 18, 2021
Deepest Sympathy for your loss. May you find the strength in the Lord in the coming days.
Hubert & Patricia (Sanders) Kent
November 17, 2021
Our prayers are with your family. May the love of family and friends help carry you through this very difficult time!
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