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Alfred Hood Obituary
He was a native of New Orleans. He was educated in the New Orleans Parish Schools and graduated from John McDonogh # 35 Senior High School. From an early age he became involved in community service; he loved getting to know the people of his native hometown. He served in the United States Military and is Veteran of the United States Army.
With a passion for souls, he preached the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the community as he prayed and sang Zion songs. He was a great revivalist as he became a Pastor to feed and shepherd the sheep and the lambs of God.
Superintendent Alfred S. Hood, Sr. is survived by his wife, Missionary Lola R. Hood; his children: daughter, Janet Hood Merriman (Marc, Sr.); two sons, Alfred S. Hood, Jr. and Timothy L. Hood (Sherrell Nard Hood) and eight grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife 35 years, Maudie B. Hood and Parents, George and Missionary Flora Hood.
Superintendent Alfred S. Hood, Sr. Served as Pastor of Third Church of God in Christ and Superintendent of the Friendship District of Louisiana Eastern Second Jurisdiction, where Bishop Gerald H. Hawkins, Sr. is Prelate.
Funeral Services will be held at Thompson Temple Church of God in Christ, 1515 Whitney Ave., Gretna, Louisiana 70053; Friday, June 7, 2019. Viewing: 6-7 pm and service 7 pm. On Saturday, June 8, 2019 – viewing is from 9-10 am and service at 10 am. The burial will be held at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery, New Orleans, LA.
The surrounding Jurisdictions in the State of Louisiana, local churches, friends of the family and the community is invited to celebrate the life of this Outstanding Servant of the Lord.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sherillyn Ramsey
April 6, 2024
Hey uncle Alfred,
This your sister Vern first grandchild. I want to tell you today was aunt Clarice service. It was held at Mt Vernon Baptist. Yup. Well mother side of the family had they lost yesterday. There service was for John Young the 3rd. He was a parishioner of St Raymond St Leo the Great Roman Catholic Church you know them people.
Anyhow I just wanted to let you know.
Love Always,
Sherillyn Ramsey
Dorth Andrews Dunbar
June 4, 2023
Pastor Alfred Hood, gone and we, the Andrews family will never forget him. A life well lived, his love and kindness was generous never forgetting to make Christ Jesus his biggest gift he shared.
Rod Pinkney and Family
June 13, 2019
Aunt Lola and Family you have my deepest condolence, and we will keep you and your family in out prayers and thoughts. Remember as God's people we have hope in his word the Bible and at 1 Thessalonians 4:14 -For if we have faith that Jesus died and rose again, so too God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in death through Jesus. Love ya Fam.
June 8, 2019
To Mrs Loa Hood,Alfred,Jan and Timothy and family It is with deepest sympathy I extend condolences to you. I have known Rev Hood for a very long time. He was such a kind person, he was very kind neighbor. He will be truly missed. Keeping you in our
Prayers
Cheryl and Tramaine Stevenson & Family
Mary Pettis
June 8, 2019
To Lola & the grieving family my sincerest condolences He now R.I.P. with our FATHER in Heaven! Amen
Reginald Doty
June 8, 2019
Elder Hood was a great man who could get a prayer through. Because of him my mother was saved and through his prayers for her children I received the Holy Ghost. This is a man who Loved God and Loved God's people. Elder Reginald & Sis. Valerie Doty.
Supt. & Missionary Walter P. Mack, Jr.,
June 8, 2019
Missionary Lola & Family, Sorry to hear of your loss, and we extend our deepest sympathy and prayers! May the God of all comfort and peace be with you, the family, saints and friends! We served together many years in the service of the Lord! Supt. Hood's life reflected his walk with Christ! He was a great, prayerful and faithful man of God! Truly, a soldier gone home to be with the Lord! Love you and God bless!
Cheryl Cassimere
June 8, 2019
One of my favorite cousins whom I will miss so much. Some of my siblings and I were recently reminiscing about how he and my father (the late Pastor Olander Cassimere, Sr) would come back to my parents house after one of the church yearly meetings ((I think just before Thanksgiving) and my mom (the late Alphathada Cassimere)would be in the kitchen doing her baking. One particular time she was making the pecan/coconut topping for a German chocolate cake, she'd just taken off the stove... so of course it hot. Cousin Alfred sweet talked her into giving him some of it to put on top of a slice of pound cake she had made earlier. He was a good man, a peacemaker, one of God's own with a wonderful sense of humor and friendly disposition. He will be sorely missed. My condolences to his wonderful wife Lola and his children and grandchildren. May God keep and bless you all.
June 8, 2019
Missionary Lola & Family, Sorry to hear of your loss, and we extend our deepest sympathy and prayers! May the God of all comfort and peace be with you, the family, saints and friends! We served together many years in the service of the Lord! Supt. Hood's life reflected his walk with Christ! He was a great, prayerful and faithful man of God! Truly, a soldier gone home to be with the Lord! Love you and God bless! Supt. & Missionary Walter P. Mack, Jr.
Michelle Gordon-Stacker
June 8, 2019
To my family, I am want to say my heart is heavy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gloria Edwards
June 8, 2019
To Lola, Alfed Jr, Jane,Timothy, grandchildren, other relatives, and the Third Church of God in Christ Family, only God can fill the void left in our hearts with the passing of my cousin, the Patriarch of our family and the Shepherd of the flock at Flood Street. You are in my heart, just as he will be, with all the memories we shared through the years. God bless and comfort you, because Superintendent Alfred S Hood prepared a long time ago, and was ready for this day.
Frank Haynes
June 8, 2019
Our prayers and condolences go out to You and Your Family. Pastor you will be Greatly missed.
Samuel and Keshaun Jones
June 7, 2019
Words can not express how sad we felt when we heard our cousin died, he will truly be missed. We just want to thank you cousin Alfred for always being such a wonderful person and always keeping us in prayer God has truly received an angel. My condolences family God Bless.
Centanni Clark
June 7, 2019
My deepest condolences. Wow so unreal, all the memories, his teaching i still remember and live by, the songs and dances on the pulpit, just so much memories, to Jan, June, Tim and Sis Lola I will continue to keep you'll in my prays, may God continue to bless the Hood family.
Mary Lewis
June 7, 2019
To Mrs Lola, Alfred, Jan and Timothy
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Hankton Family
June 7, 2019
To the Family,
May GOD give you strength to move forward.
GOD BLESS
Barry Jarreau
June 7, 2019
Offering prayers for a fallen Soldier.
June 7, 2019
My deepest condolences to the family.
A Great Man Of God will be missed.
Wanda Webb-Theodore
Jackie williams
June 6, 2019
I WILL MISS YOU MY FRIEND AND I LOVE YOU
David & Jacquelyn williams
June 6, 2019
I have had the Pleasure of knowing this man from age 7 until Now , I will Miss seeing that SMILE and Hearing such encouraging words "YOU CAN MAKE IT" and God Bless You , I will keep praying for your family Missy. Lola & family
Missionary Jacquelyn & Brother David Williams Sr.
Audrey Spann-Layman
June 6, 2019
I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to the family of Superintendent Hood. May the blessings of God continue to comfort the family during these difficult times. Audrey Spann Layman
Patricia Jones Bell
June 6, 2019
To Missionary Lola Hood and family:May God keep you, bless you and comfort you in the loss of this great man of God. He was such a blessing to my father, Supt. Robert P. Jones in his waning years and last days. You have our prayers, love and sincere condolences.
Deirdre Mixon
June 6, 2019
Sorry for your loss praying for you. Hope all is well. ❤ you much!!!
Dorth Dunbar
June 6, 2019
My heartfelt sympathy to Missionary Lola Hood and the Hood family
The song this little light of mine I am going to let it shine that was Superintendent Alfred Hood. Superintendent Hood, a life well lived, He was not ashamed of the gospel Jesus Christ. Everywhere he went he shared the light of Christ. We will miss him; his flame of light lit a pathway for all to see.
Brother Eric and Sister Dorth
Deedy Hingle
June 6, 2019
Sending my deepest Condolence to the Hood family. After Katrina I need a place to live and Mr. Hood open his home on Jean Marie to me and my family. Bless this man of God.
Mr. & Mrs.Hingle
Marie Moore
June 6, 2019
My condolence to the family may God continue to bless you and give you strength during this time of mourning. Missionary Marie Moore
Austin Johnson
June 6, 2019
It was a blessing to have known him, last of the few good holiness preachers. Condolences to the family & church family.
Deacon James Harry
June 6, 2019
To missionary Lola Hood and family. We love you and God Bless You. From Deacon James Harry and Family
Deacon James Harry
June 6, 2019
To missionary Lola Hood and family. We love you and God Bless You. From Deacon James Harry and Family
Missionary Jimmie Harry
June 6, 2019
God Bless you missionary Hood And your family.God saw superintendent Hood getting weary SO He did what was best. He came and stood besides him. And whispered " come and get your rest .you loved him But God loved him best.
Denise Rodgers
June 6, 2019
We arrived in New Orleans for the first time,from Manchester England UK on a Saturday and googled a Church to go to on Sunday Morning. We found this great congregation and our family was taken to dinner and given a tour by Pastor Hood. He will be forever in our hearts, Condolences and love to Sister Lola and the family. Denise, Sean, Joseph and Jordan Rodgers
Doris Reason Smith
June 6, 2019
To the family of elder hood A long time friend May God comfort the family I will keep you in my prayers God bless you
Pastor Bruce & Lady Joyce Williams
June 5, 2019
Missing our friend and his light that luminated towards the people of God. We are Ptaying for you Missionary Lola, Missionary Janet, Brother Timothy and the entire Hood Family. We Love you all. May God bless and strength you all in the Holy Ghost, In Jesus Name.
Marilyn James
June 5, 2019
Missionary Hood & the entire Hood Family, my Mother & I send our most sincere condolences. We were deeply sadden by the news of Supt. Hood's passing. Please know that we have been in continuous Prayer for you all. Supt. Hood was a Giant of a Man & will be deeply missed, we Love You!!!
June 5, 2019
Msn'y Lola
My deepest sympathy to you and the Family! I will remember you and the family in my prayers.
Love Sister Paulitha
Verlyn Randolph
June 5, 2019
To the Hood,We are sorry for your loss.Pastor Hood and our family Go way back.When we were young. The pastor was refer as Hood The mail man.Back than A mail man was like member of the family.We will miss him so much.A God fearing man.We are sure he is in God favor. Wishing you comfort and peace.
Beryl Jones
June 5, 2019
Words cannot express how saddened we are to hear of the passing of Supt. Alfred Hood. A man of great faith, of great integrity, a giant of mansomeone so special can never be forgotten. Our family is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Beryl Jones
June 5, 2019
Words cannot express how saddened we are to hear of the passing of Supt. Alfred Hood. A man of great faith, of great integrity, a giant of mansomeone so special can never be forgotten. Our family is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
June 5, 2019
May the God of all comforts be with you in this
difficult time of need . Please hold on to all memories with your loved on . My prayers are with you all .
Beryl Jones
June 5, 2019
Kathleen Carey
June 5, 2019
With sincere condolences to the entire Hood family. Such an awesome man of GOD. We will miss you. Praying for you all. Love you.
Ethel J. Fletcher and Kathleen F. Carey
Missionary Lucinda Wilson
June 5, 2019
To: Missionary Lola Hood, Missionary Janet Merriman and the entire Hood Family
May God grant you peace and comfort through this very difficult time. I pray that as you reminisce on the happy times your pains are lessened and your load lightened. It has been a blessing to know Supt. Hood as a faithful man of God
Rhonda Glanton
June 5, 2019
My deepest condolences to Missionary Hood, the Hood family, and 3rd COGIC. Our prayers are with you during this time. God bless.
gloria allen brown
June 5, 2019
To this family,
My prayers go out to you at the loss of your loved one . I will continue to pray with you and for you.
Gloria Allen-Brown
Clara Hold on-Hodges
June 4, 2019
To Missionary Lola Hood. You have our sincere sympathy in the passing of your husband Elder Hood. As we pray for you and his family, may the sweet and precious memories you have of your husband sustain, comfort and bring you peace.
Superintendent Jesse L. & Missionary Clara Hollmon-Hodges
Rhea Joseph Dokes and Family
June 4, 2019
To Missionary Lola Hood and Family:
We extend our sincerest condolences, prayers and love to each of you. Elder Hood is now resting in the Arms of Jesus Christ and Perfectly Healed. Growing up in the Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans, I hold treasured memories of the Hood family, always spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the community. May God continue to comfort and strengthen you during this time. "Servant of God, Well-done."
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