Mr. James Ronald Hood

On Monday, July 16, 2018, James Ronald Hood went home to be with his Father in Heaven. Ron passed away peacefully in the family home at the age of 76. Ron will be greatly missed by his wife of 50 years Barbara Hood, his six children and their spouses: Samuel (Rebekah); Jonathan (Kristi); James (Suzanne); Rebecca; Sallie (Brent) and Joseph (Connie) and his sister Janice Woodward (Frankie). He will also forever be remembered by his nine grandchildren: Caleb, Elliott, Ruth, Piper, Tabitha, Ethan, Zeb, Georgia and Silas. Ron was predeceased by his parents James E. Hood and Betty Marie Hood and brother Allen Hood. Ron received Jesus Christ as his Savior while serving in the United States Navy in 1962. Out of his relationship with God came his desire and passion to share the gospel with others. Ron founded Spiritual Success Institute in 1975 and had a passion for teaching and encouraging others to memorize Scripture. He traveled all over the United States and to many foreign countries with his wife and family preaching in hundreds of churches. His ministry had an eternal impact on thousands of souls. The people of the Caribbean Islands truly had a special place in the heart of Ron and as a result, he and his family spent many years ministering to students and teachers in the public schools in the Caribbean. Ron spent his entire adult life telling others about Jesus Christ and encouraging them to follow Him. Ron enjoyed spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. He especially enjoyed having everyone to the house for a meal and then gathering everyone around to sing hymns. He loved to hunt and fish with his four sons and spoiling his two daughters. Ron also loved praying for his family and friends while taking daily walks. Ron had a burden for those in need and loved to feed the hungry and provide fire wood for families in the winter. The family will receive friends on Thursday July 19th at 1:30 PM in the main auditorium of Hampton Park Baptist Church, which is located at 875 State Park Road in Greenville, SC. A Celebration of Ron's life will follow the receiving of friends at 2:30 PM in the main auditorium of Hampton Park Baptist Church. All are welcome to join the family for a grave side memorial service at the Coleman Memorial Cemetery in Travelers Rest, SC following the Celebration of Life Service. Memorial donations can be made in memory of Ron to one of his favorite ministries that shares the Gospel to the people in the Caribbean Islands via Christian Radio. Harbour Light of the Windwards. www.harbourlightradio.org

Mr. James Ronald Hood

September 19, 1941 - July 16, 2018