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Berry Funeral Home & CrematoryJohn "JW" Hood Obituary
John Wiley Hood, age 92, passed away on November 9, 2025. A native of Elberton, GA.
John was the son of the late John Curry and Lizzie Mae Hood.
John was preceded in death by his wife Anna Hood and his son Ray Hood, Sr., and his siblings John JC Curry, Bennie Curry, and Rosa Curry.
Funeral services will be held in the Berry Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday November 19, 2025 at 1pm. The family will receive friends from 12-12:45 prior to the service. The burial will follow at Pine Town Cemetery.
Berry Funeral Home & Crematory has charge of arrangements.
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Upcoming Events
Nov
19
Visitation
12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Berry Funeral Home Chapel
1265 Washington Highway, Elberton, GA 30635
Nov
19
Funeral service
1:00 p.m.
Berry Funeral Home Chapel
1265 Washington Highway, Elberton, GA 30635
Services provided by
Berry Funeral Home & Crematory