James W. Hood

James W. Hood Age 88, passed away January 7, 2012. He was born May 23, 1923 in Junction City, Kansas to Ruth L. Hood and Roy J. Hood and lived in Albuquerque since 1992. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Blanche Hood; children, Linda Hopkins, James Hood and his wife Jacqueline; grandson Scott Hopkins and wife Jessica; granddaughter, Elizabeth Hood; brothers, Paul Hood and Charlie Hood and wife Elsie; brothers-in-law Wayne Dowdell and wife Marcie, and Donald Dowdall and wife Connie; many nieces, nephews and loving friends. He was a World War II Army Veteran and earned a Bronze Star. He worked for the United States Post Office for thirty six years. James served as Postmaster in Riley, Kansas for fourteen years, and for several years was President of the Lions Club in Riley, Kansas. A Memorial Service will be held on January 13, 2012 at 10 am at St. Chad's Episcopal Church, 7171 Tennyson NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in memory of James W. Hood to St. Chad's Episcopal Church, 7171 Tennyson NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122.James's care was entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services
7601 Wyoming Blvd NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87109
505-821-0010