Paul Francis Hood

1954 - 2021

Hood, Paul Francis SUMMERVILLE, S.C. Paul Francis Hood, 66 of Summerville, the husband of 45 years to Carla Pauline Hood, passed away on May 8, 2021, at Lowcountry Community Hospice House, Summerville after a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Hood was born on October 6, 1954, in Granville, the son of the late Philip John Hood and Mary Louise Amell Hood. Mr. Hood received his bachelor's degree in science and chemistry from the State University of New York, Albany. He was a product engineer with Albany International and retired after 36 years. After retirement, he opened a home improvement company called "Hood Home Services" company for five years. Mr. Hood enjoyed golfing, traveling, fishing, meeting new people and was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Most of all he loved spending time with his family. He will be missed and loved by all who knew him. Our family would like to especially thank Dr. Douglas Michaelsen of Charleston Oncology, Dr. Margaret MacDowell of the Trident Cancer Center and their entire staff for the kind, compassionate, and dedicated care bestowed on Paul over the past five months journey. The caring staff at Low Country Community Hospice House eased his final days and brought comfort to the family. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Carla; one son and one daughter: Elena E. Hood of James Island and Jason H. Hood of Summerville; one sister and three brothers: Veronica Visker (The late Dirk) of Latham, Edward Hood (Jo) of Wilmington, N.Y., James Hood (William Shay) of Wellfleet, Mass. and Phillip Hood (Jean) of Winchester, Va.; several nieces and nephews and his sister-in-law, Denise Oliansky of West Seneca, N.Y. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, June 5, from 1 to 2 p.m. in St. John the Beloved Catholic Church, 28 Sumter Ave., Summerville, S.C. A funeral Mass will begin at 2 p.m. in St. John the Beloved Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by James A. Dyal Funeral Home, 303 S. Main St., Summerville, S.C. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com.