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Richard Rood Obituary

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church for Mr. Richard "Rock-n-Roll" Rood, 72, of Hattiesburg, MS, formerly of New Orleans, LA. He died Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at Forrest General Hospital surrounded by family. Mr. Rood retired from The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Laurie Rood of New Orleans, LA; two daughters, Amanda Christine Maksi (Dr. Joshua) of Hattiesburg, MS and Leigh Ann Rood (Alexander Sakla) of New Orleans, LA; three grandchildren, Meredith Grace, Noah Elliott and Margot Stelljes Maksi; granddogs, Maddie, Brownie Jane, Lily and Penelope; his best friend, Mildred. Memorials may be made to the Southern Pines Animal Shelter in Hattiesburg, MS. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home in Hattiesburg, MS is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Mar. 4 to Mar. 6, 2015.

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A.J. & Nell Planche

March 8, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss. We
will keep your family in our prayers

Gloria Ware

March 7, 2015

Very sorry for your lost. Ricard was a great man and supervisor. His presents will be missed.

JoAnn and Nolan Gisclair

March 6, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss. Richard was such a kind and memorable man. Crystal practically lived at your house. We have so many great memories. Our condolences are with you during this difficult time.

JoAnn and Nolan Gisclair

March 6, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss. Richard was such a kind and memorable man. Everyone loved him. Crystal practically lived at your house. We will cherish our memories. Our condolences go out to your family.

March 6, 2015

Laurie, my prayers are with you and your family. Richard was an awesome man. Loved his laugh and humor.
Melissa Barnes

Teresa Scivicque

March 6, 2015

So sorry for your loss. I know he will be profoundly missed from your daily life. Prayers for you all

Debbie Collins

March 6, 2015

Laurie, Mandi, Leigh. I am so so sorry for yoyr loss. Richard was a great person he was one of a kind. I have lots of memories of him. I really enjoyed beeing around him. He will be missed by a lot of people. Love each and every one of you.

March 6, 2015

Laurie, Mandi and Leigh Ann......I am so sorry to here about Richard....we will always remember the wonderful memories that we have with you all.....your home was always filled with love and we cherish every memory...you all are in hearts...sending all our love...The Fogarty's....Candy, Nichole and Heather

Hanna Banks

March 5, 2015

Sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.

March 5, 2015

Laurie, Mandi and Leigh, My heart goes out to all of you! Richard was always a joy to be around and will always be missed and remembered. Linda Borne

Judy Young

March 5, 2015

No more pain or suffering may you rest in peace! Love Robert &Judy

Jeanne Hoffmann

March 5, 2015

Richard will forever be in my heart. Will never forget working on the house in Marrero and the fun we had with all of our adventures. Richard always took care of us. Love you Laurie, Mandi, and Leigh. God has a Rock-N-Roll angel now.

Nicolle and Michael Scholl

March 5, 2015

Heaven has gained an amazing man. He will truly be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with Mrs.Laurie,Mandi and Leigh.

Betty and Cindy Gomez

March 5, 2015

OMG Laurie: I am so sorry for your loss. We just spoke last week. You and the family are in our prayers.

Geralyn & Greg Johnson

March 5, 2015

Our prayers are with you at this time, sorry for your loss. We have fond memories of our VOL Fair days with Richard and family.

Jason Monnerjahn

March 5, 2015

Ms. Laurie, Leigh and Mandi, I am so sorry for y'all's loss. Some of my most fondest memories are rockin and Rollin with him on the Jourdan River. The world will certainly be less fun without him.

Natalie Gentile

March 5, 2015

Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.

The Gentile Family

gerald moose bergeron

March 5, 2015

we will miss Richard he been a life long friend

Buddy Porta

March 5, 2015

I am truly sorry to hear that Richard passed away. He was one of the nicest individuals that I had the pleasure to know. He was a very likeable individual.

Brian Buckel

March 5, 2015

Richard was a great friend and I'll never forget the times helping him with the additions to the house on Victory and going to Mo's with the girls and Laurie. He was a great co worker at the DOTD and a better friend. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Brian and Joanne Buckel

March 4, 2015

Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Robert family

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