Stanley Bruce Hood, 77, of Crawfordsville passed away June 14, 2026, at the Roudebush VA Hospital in Indianapolis after a sudden illness.
He was born on July 17, 1948, and adopted by Lawrence and Mildred Hood. Stan proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and later in the Gulf War, specifically Desert Storm Operation.
On Feb. 12, 1972, Stanley married his beloved wife, Pamela Leah (Roach) Barton. Together, they shared 51 years of marriage. She preceded him in death in 2023.
Following his military service in Vietnam, Stan worked at Hyster in Crawfordsville until their closing. Later, he became a truck driver with different companies until his retirement. During retirement he loved tinkering in his shed, mowing his yard, drinking coffee, and talking with his neighbors. Above all, he cherished time spent with his family and friends.
Stan is survived by son Jason Hood; daughter Melanie Hood; grandchildren, Hannah Hood and Leah (Jacob) Williams; and great-grandchildren, Elaina, Elliot, Lennon, Everleigh, Lakelyn, Lincoln and Hadley Williams.
He was preceded in death by infant son Steven Allen Hood; son Bruce Neil Hood; and parents Lawrence and Mildred Hood.
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 19 at Hunt & Son Funeral Home, with Pastor Joel Ferren officiating from Stringtown Church of God. Visitation will be noon to 2 p.m. Friday. Internment with military honors by the U.S. Army and the American Legion Post #72 will be at Oak Hill Cemetery, 392 Oak Hill Road, Crawfordsville. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hunt & Sons Funeral Home, 107 N. Grant Ave, Crawfordsville.
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