Rickey Wayne Hood

Rickey Wayne Hood obituary

Rickey Wayne Hood

Rickey Hood Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Griffin Funeral Home - West Monroe on Jul. 28, 2025.

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.Rickey Wayne Hood was born September 9, 1961 in Waukegan, IL and passed away July 24, 2025 in West Monroe, LA at the age of 63.

Rickey's work experience took him to many places from Memphis, Florida, Alaska and to Antarctica. He was a die-hard Nascar fan,#3, and Ole Miss Fan.

Rickey was preceded in death by his wife, Mickie Hood; dad, Billy Hood; Stepdad, Edwin Doll; brother, David Hood; brother-in-law, Marcus North.

Those left to cherish his memory is his mother, Betty J. Doll; son, Joshua Hood from Lake Cormorant, MS; siblings, Patty North of West Monroe, LA, Melissa Hood of Memphis, TN, Greg Hood of Pompano Beach, Florida, Ryan Hood of Morton, MS, Jeff Jones of Arkansas; grandchildren, Addie and Penny; and a host of nieces, nephews and aunts that he loved dearly.

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