A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered for Steven Wayne Hood on Monday, Dec. 31, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Bunkie, LA with Fr. Scott Chemino officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Melancon Funeral Home, Bunkie. Mr. Hood, age 62, of Bunkie, passed away at his residence on Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. Steve, or "Papa", as he was known to his adoring grandchildren, treasured family and friends above all else. A lifelong love of the outdoors drew him to a career in forestry and later to his work with Louisiana Outdoor Properties. He was quick with a joke or a helping hand and will be missed by all who were lucky enough to know him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leopold and Sadie Hood; his adopted father, Eldridge "Buster" West and his sister, Sue Normand. He is survived by his wife of forty-two years, Mary Ellen Temple Hood of Bunkie; a daughter, Kimberly Hood and husband, Doug Stewart, of St. Francisville; one son, Paul Hood and wife, Rosa, of Bunkie; three sisters, Louise Johnson and husband, Felix, of Denham Springs, Lois Bryan and husband, Keither, of Port Arthur, TX and Penny Linton; three brothers, Paul Hood and wife, Joann, of Corpus Christi, TX, Gordon Hood and wife, Teeny, of Denham Springs and Rick Davidson and nine grandchildren, Max Guillory, Jack Stewart, Sam Stewart, Nate Stewart, Mary Elizabeth Stewart, Anna Grace Hood, Cecelia Katherine Hood, Isabella Theresa Hood, and Payton Edwards. Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Tommy Cathy, Jimmy Elkins, Carl Foreman, John Dauzat, Ricky Rabalais, and Ben Painter and honorary pallbearer, Kent Juneau. Visitation will be at Melancon Funeral Home, Bunkie on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. with a Rosary Service at 6:30 p.m. and on Monday, Dec. 31, 2012 from 10 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Memorials may be made to www.stjude.org or mailed to St. Jude's Children's Hospital - 501 St. Jude Place - Memphis, TN 38105. www.melanconfunerals.com
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For Steve's wife and children. I met this wonderful person about 28 years ago. They blessed me with a job that I needed despertaly. The more I got to know Steve and Mary I felt in my heart that they were not just my employers but, my family. They were were so kind and caring and would both do anything for anyone. Every time Steve would see me he would always speak and was so nice. He was one of the strongest men I knew of. He went through many health battles and overcame them. He and Mary were made for each other. They raised 2 beautiful children.They were role models of their parents. I am so proud to call Steve a friend. Sometimes true friends you don't need to see each other just know that the bond is there.GOD thanks so much for putting these wonderful people in my life. He will be missed. I pray Mary that you and your children will be blessed with all of the faith and love of friends to get you through this.
I love all of your family, Linda F. Mayeux
GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU.
Linda Mayeux
December 31, 2012
Mary Ellen, my heart goes out to you for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. With deepest sympathy.
Nelwyn Redmon-Mills
December 31, 2012
Our prayers are with the entire family. "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine all understanding."
Queen, Thomas, and Craig Foster
Bunkie, Louisiana
Queen, Thomas, & Craig Foster
December 31, 2012
My prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.
Mary Estes
December 30, 2012
Paul, Rosa, and Family, know that you are all in my prayers. May he rest in peace.
Ann Boudreaux
December 30, 2012
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU MARY AND YOUR FAMILY.GOD BE WITH YOU ALWAYS.
DOROTHY WASHINGTON
December 30, 2012
R.I.P Steve you will be greatly missed
December 30, 2012
Hey Little Brother, I miss you already. I enjoyed our little telephone talks every day or so. I was hoping we could have gone on another trip to Texas to see Paul and Lois in a few months, but we waited too long. I will pray for you every day. Love, Gordon
Gordon HOod
December 30, 2012
Paul, may God hold you and your family in His loving arms. Please know how much you are loved.
Carolyn Smilie
December 30, 2012
Marilyn and I have loved Steven for a long time. This world will miss him so much.
Mary Ellen,children, and grandchildren have our deepest sympathy.
Jack and Marilyn Jackson
Lecompte, LA 71346
December 29, 2012
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