Mr. Cecil A. Hood, 68, of Kite, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023, at his residence following an extended illness. Funeral service was Wednesday, July 19, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel at Chapman Funeral Home with Reverend Keith Hood officiating. Interment followed in Moxley Cemetery in Swainsboro. The family received friends Wednesday, July 19, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Chapman Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Jeff Newsome, Donald Peebles, Brandon Smith, Earl Flanders, Danny McGowan, Noah Coleman, Michael Woods and Noah McGowan. Honorary pallbearers were Jimmy Claxton and Sonny Norris.
Mr. Hood was born September 20, 1954, to the late Herman Hood and Bernice Jones Hood. He enjoyed fishing and loved spending time with his grandchildren. Cecil worked at Duke Paint and Body for 42 years. Mr. Hood is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Susan Williams Hood; granddaughter, Audrey Hood; brothers, Johnnie Hood, Larry Hood and Kenneth Hood.
Mr. Hood is survived by his sons, Brandon Hood and David Hood, both of Kite; daughter, Kelly (Jottie) Burgamy of Wrightsville; brother, James (Candy) Hood of Kite; sisters, Albina McGowan of Metter and Sandy Hodges of Swainsboro; eight grandchildren, two great-granddaughters; and several nieces, nephews and many friends.
Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro was in charge of arrangements.
