Service Details
Saturday, April 22, 2017
Visitation: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Homegoing Service: 12:00 p.m.
Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory
RACINE – Willie James Hood (Playa), affectionately known as James, age 48, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Beloit Memorial Hospital in Beloit, Wisconsin. James was born on November 18, 1968 to L.H. Hood & Lucille Hood in Drew Ms. James received his formal education in the Racine Unified School District. James also worked for the Duck Farm in Franksville, Wisconsin.
James enjoyed laughing & dancing but playing dominos was his favorite thing to do. He loved his family, friends and always kept a smile on his face. He was the grandson of Mr. Albert and Dessierea Roscoe who preceded him in death along with his father L.H. Hood, his brothers Cliff Roscoe & Rodney Hood, his nephew, Fredrick Jackson & best friend Lil Mike.
James leaves to cherish his memories, His Children LaToya, Tony, Torvette, Torrance, Torvell & Torshae, his mother, Lucille Hood; three sisters, Annie (Robert) Hayes of Racine WI; Bettie Roscoe of Racine, WI & Tasha Sparks of Kenosha, WI; four brothers, London Hood of WI, Larry Hood of Chicago, Ill. Danny (Kaome) Hood of Racine, WI; Lamar Sparks of Kenosha, WI; 10 grandchildren, one special aunt & uncle Dorris Roscoe & Amos Roscoe and a special niece, Latoya Roscoe. He also leaves to cherish a host Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Relatives, and Friends. The family of Willie “James” Hood would like to extend a special thanks to Beloit Memorial Hospital for offering their hands and hearts to care for our loved one.
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Saturday, April 22, 2017 for a visitation and viewing from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. His Homegoing celebration will follow at 12:00 p.m.
Deischa says
Prayers to you all he will be missed
Carol Bonner Chavez says
Rest on my friend our hearts are heavy but your pain and suffering will be no more …Praying for Ms Lucille and the family always love
Tina Butler N Family says
Sending My Condolences To The Family…….
The Ward Family! says
Wow i cannot believe your gone so soon we all will miss you dearly R.I.H you will always hold a place in my heart…From Our Family to the Hood and Roscoe Family are Condolences and Prayers are with you in your time of Need…
Anonymous says
PATRICIA JOHNSON
Amy De Leon says
I’m truly sorry for your loss! The DeLeon Family
Rea Smith says
My Condolences to the family !
CHARLOTTE GODWIN-OGLESBY says
Sending my condolences to.the family.
Donte Yarbrough says
Rest up my brotha you will be deeply missed, glad i have gotten to know you over the years we definitely had some good times on the dominoe table. Until we meet again much love brah
Sherrie Tucker says
R.I.P.
Arletta Frazier-Tucker, Racine, WI says
Praying for the family of James Hood. We grew up together in Shelbourne Court and he will be missed.
The Berryhill Family says
Prayers!
Angie Seay says
Love u PLAYA RIP!!! 3mile FOREVER💝💝💝💝😍😍😍😍
Gwen reams says
Prayer for the family
Gwen reams says
Sending my prayer
JoAnn McMorris says
My prayers go out to the family.
Donnie & Jacqueline Jackson says
Sending our prayers and condolences, to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
Donnie &Jacqueline Jackson
Walter & Alice says
Our condolence goes out to my niece and nephew.
Spurlock says
Rest In Peace!!!
Sheila Grandy says
Prayers going out to James family,God is always there for you, he knows your pain, lean on His Love for you
Sincerely
Sheila Grandy
Walinda Riley says
To the family you have my deepest sympathy. James will definitely be missed gone but never forgotten.glad I had the chance to know him .
Debbie Parker-English says
I’M REALLY GONNA MISS YOU! Wish your grandson could have met you!
CH says
Playa, HOOD… The one with the cool walk an funny humor. This comes as a shock to me. 3MC is how it all started. There will never be another old school group like the first. Soon we look foward to Gods will being do on earth. Revelation 21:3,4. We will hug, laugh, an enjoy life to the full. My condolences to the family.
Anonymous entry. says
You were truly A One of A Kind. You always had a Smile that was infectious. And a laugh I will never forget… We did not speak for some years… I wish things could of been different… But that is not always up to us… God has his own plans… I know your up there watching over your family and friends… We are thinking of you and missing you too… A free spirit loved by all…. Rest In Peace James. … I made a promise to you and I will always keep that promise to you… Much Love and Prayers to your family .. You are missed…
The Hicks Family says
May God Be With The Family