Vernard Spencer Hood Jr., age 68 went to be with his Heavenly Father Monday, November 6, 2017.  Vernard's wishes were to be cremated.  Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com .

He was born July 14, 1949 in Coal, Missouri the son of Vernard Sr. and Leta Mae (Foster) Hood.

Survivors include his son, Micheal Wayne Hood of Huntingdale, Missouri, his daughter, Leta Jeannette Kindred of Bellevue, Nebraska, 4 grandchildren; Steven, Gable, Mychal, and Cassandra Rose.  Also surviving are brother, Robert Hood of Montrose, Missouri and 3 sisters; Jane Sanders of Clinton, Missouri, Julia Snethers of Appleton City, Missouri and Janet Young of Clinton, Missouri, as well as many nieces, nephews and a host of other family members.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri.