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Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Friday, January 29, 2021 for a visitation from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Due to COVID-19 and a 50-person maximum, a private service with military honors for invited family members will take place at 6:00 p.m. For those wishing to watch via livestream, you may click on the following link at 6:00 p.m. https://youtu.be/Pu_YkGaTn4w
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MOUNT PLEASANT – Arthur L. Hood (aka Art, Larry, Lawrence, Hood) 78, passed away at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee on Thursday, January 21, 2021. He fought a courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma for 15 years, won and was in remission at the time of his death.
Arthur was born in Columbus, MS on July 10, 1942, the son of the late James T. and Mamie (nee: Moore) Hood. His family moved to Racine and Art graduated from William Horlick High School in 1960. He proudly served his nation with the US Army during the Vietnam War. On October 8, 1966, he married his sweetie, Margie Ann Person at Wayman AME Church. Art retired from SC Johnson Wax in 1997 after 30 years of service.
He loved spending time with family and friends. His passion was attending and participating in car shows with his ‘68 Camaro or ‘55 Sedan Delivery, driving through different states on The Power Tour, cruising the Dream Cruise in Woodward, Michigan, watching the NHRA Nationals in Indy, attending Tri Five Nationals in Kentucky and Back to the 50’s in Minnesota. You could find him in his garage working on his cars and racing his ‘67 Chevelle at Great Lakes Dragaway or walking his 10 plus laps at Regency Mall.
He was a member of North Shore Rods, Quick Times Classics, NHRA and IHRA, and Midwest Gassers. He was also a member of the SE Multiple Myeloma Support Group.
Art did not have any problems meeting people wherever he went. A simple “hello” could turn into an hour conversation. He was a good friend to countless people and was always willing to help anyone at any given time. He was friendly, kind hearted, compassionate, a good listener, an advisor, full of wisdom, strength, and had a witty sense of humor. He touched the lives of everyone that crossed his path. Many described him as a great man. To his girls he was everything. He was loved dearly and will be deeply missed.
Surviving are his loving wife of 54 years, Margie Hood; children, Samarria Hood-Williams, Pam Hood-Jones (James Jones); grandchildren, Zharisse and Zamarc Williams, Blakely Hood, Shatara, Najee and Tekayla Jones; great-grandchildren, Nila, Nayarei, Mialyn, Zakai, Nova, Blake, Bentley, Zahara, Nala’Jo, Nymearah, Lennyx, and Donovan; sister, Joyce Hood; brother, Maurice (Elizabeth) Hood; brothers-in-law, Elbert “Bud” and Tyrone Person, Leroy Williams, Sr; sister-in-law, Desiree Person; nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends – too numerous to mention all by name.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mamie Hood; uncle, William Moore, aunts, Bessie Will Bush, Wilda Vaughn, and Helen Buckingham. Sisters-in-law, Carol Williams and Anita Person. Brothers-in-law Johnny Person and Cornell Person.
A special thank you to Dr. Hari, the medical team doctors and nurses at Froedtert Hospital for the care and compassion throughout the years.
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Friday, January 29, 2021 for a visitation from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Due to COVID-19 and a 50-person maximum, a private service with military honors for invited family members will take place at 6:00 p.m. For those wishing to watch via livestream you may click on the following link at 6:00 p.m. https://youtu.be/Pu_YkGaTn4w On Saturday January 30th, 2021 at 10:00 am he will be interred in the West Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Lisa Willis says
From all of us at Racine Dental Group, we are so sorry for your loss. Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Marika Eanes says
Margie and Pam,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I will be praying for you all. He was a great person who was always extremely nice to me. Sending hugs from Texas. Love you guys!
Reverend David R. Green/Gregg Chapel says
Art, ushered me into my first “Multiple Myeloma support group at Ascension in 2019, shortly after my own diagnosis. I had not run into him for sometime. But he was a trusted friend and great advisor. He blessed me and my family with his wisdom and sharing. I pray God will give you the peace and strength you need. What great presence he always had! Uplifting your family to God.
Juanita Gardner Ford and Gardner family says
My father Steve Gardner and Lawrence’s father worked at Case Company and were friends. I have fond memories when Mr Hood would visit with my dad such a lively discussion they had. The Gardner Family send our condolences and prayers for loss of your love one.
Joanne Powell & Family says
To: Cousin Margie & Family,
I’m so sorry for your loss.
I pray that God will comfort and strengthen you and the family during this time.
Deepest sympathy.
Joanne Powell & Family
Lolita Kimmons Moody says
Sadden to hear of Lawrence’s passing. My prayers and thoughts will be for Margie and his family.
Maredda Magnus says
My thoughts and prayers are with you guys!! What a huge loss but I praise God for so many great memories! We always had a good laugh I!! 💔🙏🙏💔
He fought the good fight!!
Diane & Dave Beck says
We would see art at the drag strip and hang out with him at car shows what a neat guy were gonna miss him.
James and Ethel Brown says
With sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bridgette Tye and Family says
Sending hugs and prayers to the family.
Armintta Franklin says
I don’t know where to begin. I met Margie and Larry when I was a teenager. There are no words to adequately describe what it means to have known Larry. A few words to describe him are; kind, compassionate, and caring.
To Margie, Marrie, Pam, and family, I pray that the memories of Larry will bring you comfort.
God bless you! ❤
Mona Lisa Williams says
Rest in peace Uncle Lawrence. Love you!
Donzell Holt says
My deepest condolences to the family of a great man who is well loved by so many people. May GOD bless you and keep his loving arms around you through these trying times.
Will Archer says
I was so saddened to hear of Art’s passing. I worked with Art for several years and enjoyed the experience immensely. He was such an interesting and friendly person and always had a smile on his face and a great laugh. I hope Art’s family can take comfort in his memory and in the wonderful man that he was. It was a privilege to know him.
Greg & Holley Dahm says
Truly a pleasure to have known Art. We met Art through the North Shore Rods family and always enjoyed spending long days talking, or just sharing time with him. He truly made friends with whom ever he chanced to meet… a heartfelt person to say the least and his character was mirrored in his daughters, whom we met a number of times at car shows. Art always seemed especially proud when his family came around to some of the shows.
Rest in peace dear friend.
Bob n Jeanne OBrien says
Our deepest condolences Margie and family. Art was everything that was said in his obituary and more. Jeanne and I worked with Art over his long career and he was always the most positive person in the room. His laugh and smile could brighten your day. If you had a question he would help you out. Art was a wealth of knowledge with car questions. So many good memories and talks over coffee breaks. Rest In Peace Art. We will miss you.
Rob Pallamolla says
Always looked forward to seeing Art and Maurice under the Castrol racing sign sitting up high on the very last bleacher seat row at Lucas Oil Raceway Indianapolis when I would go down there. We would talk about racing and life and had many laughs. Saw him again more recently out at Great Lakes Dragaway. Such a great man and spirit. Always willing to help you out and his kindness showed. He will be missed.
Pauline says
My deepest condolences to the family. I never had the pleasure of meeting him but know he had to be a wonderful person as he raised a good family.
Bernard prowell says
May the lord continue to bless each of you.
Mae Tucker Williams & Family says
Our sincere condolences… Prayers for you and your family during this difficult time. 🙏🏾
Don Jeanne Tyree-Francis says
Art was a treasured friend. I really thought the world of him. I will miss not seeing him driving either the Camaro, Nomad or station wagon around town. I will miss not running into him at a store or the Grove. No matter how busy he was at the moment, he would always spend time to catch up. I will miss his smile and laughter and genuine love of life, family and race cars. I know this is a consistent story which so many of us share about Art. I wish that I could be with the family at the visitation but unfortunately have a conflict. My prayers for your family.
Jim Mascari says
I went to high school with Art at Horlick. Great school friend.
Also had the privilege of living across the Rd from Art and his family. Our daughters were friends and we enjoyed being neighbors for twenty – five yrs.
Great loving and close family.
Art will be missed by many and it was a pleasure sharing the neighborhood with Art, Margie and their girls.
Jim Mascari.
David Yust says
Good luck in Racing Heaven Art you will be greatly missed
Dennis and Jackie Malone says
Art was a man whom everyone liked. His smile and upbeat personality was contagious and well received. We have lost a good person. So sad!
Our deepest sympathies to the family.
Frieda Marshall-Dumas says
Margie & family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. 🙏
Mike and Linda Salinas says
Mr Hood you will always hold a special place in my heart will you big smile and your laughter. We were friends for so many years. I will always have great memories of my time we spent together talking trash and racing together. The times you would come gang out at my shop. We will see each other again and l hope we can go to the track in the sky together and have fun all over again. I thank you for your words of wisdom that always came out of your mouth. God speed my brother and my friend. God Bless the whole Hood family.
Debra and Steve Bohl says
Art you will be missed deeply. You were one special guy. That smile and always saying hello.
It was nice to see you at the tracks,car show and Michael house. You’ll be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. 🙏
Jozell and Jimmy Davies says
Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family during this difficult time. Larry will definitely be missed him and Jimmy go way back. Jimmy is always telling me about them building engines in his dad’s garage and getting ready to go scoop the loop. Jimmy has so many happy memories of him and Larry. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. 🙏 🙏 🙏
Jodi Maresh Bartels says
To Samaria and family..
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Cherish the memories of your father. Bless you all.
Macy Phillips says
My sincerest condolences and prayers for you all cousins ❤️ I love you . Cherish your multitude of beautiful memories you have of cousin Lawrence.
Sharon Shelton Williams says
Prayers go up to you and your family Margie.
From the Shelton and Pearson families.
Pam Walker says
Sorry for your loss. Praying for the family. I will miss you Wayne . Rest In Peace my friend.
John fornary says
Arthur: my best friend, my cross the country with our hot rods buddy. Your laugh your wisdom your dependability Will deeply be missed. Love John
Tom Johnson says
So sorry to hear about Art. I met Art 30+ years ago when I was staining his neighbors house. He had the garage door open and I saw his Camaro in there and just had to check it out. We talked for a while and shared stories about our cars. Fast forward about 10 years and we meet again as I am now working at Buy Right Auto and Art came in for parts. He remembered me from when we first met. I enjoyed his visits at Buy Right and going to miss his teasing about my car.
Doug Simpson says
Art was a great man and friend. Many instances of great advice and wonderful memories of car shows and races over the years. He will be deeply missed by my entire family. Prayers to all of the family.
Steve & Marla Crotteau says
We were privileged to know him. Prayers for the family. Art was such a kind man that was always being a friend and making new friends.
Aletha Kimmons-Slaughter says
Margie so sorry for your loss, praying for you and your entire family……….
Barb P. says
Margie , I am sorry for your loss, my prayers are with the family . Cherish the memories of Lawrence.
Karen Fiskum says
Art was a sweet, kind man that I was lucky to work with. He always had that smile that made you happy too. My deepest sympathy to the Hood family. He will be missed.
Marcel V Kuper says
Art was a great guy. He never gave me a problem. He always had a smile on his face. He always acted like a true gentleman. He had many friends at the Great Lakes Dragaway. Art will be truly missed
James and Joyce Daniel says
My condolences to my dear friend Margie and family. We were so sorry to hear about Larry’s passing. He was so much fun to be around. He loved working on and restoring his cars. Larry will truly be missed. We will keep you in our prayers.
Sincerely yours,
Amber leger says
Loved seeing him at car shows and talking with him. I remember my father always making sure to stop and say hello to him, he also had a 68 camaro. He had a wonderful cheery smile and friendly attitude, always. So sorry for your loss and may he rest in peace.
Debra & Steve Bohl. says
Art was a great man. We would see him at car show , at the track, he would stop over at my son Mike Etchison house and visit with all of us. His laugh and smile was the best.
Art you will be missed dearly.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. 🙏
Lemont J Allen says
My father and Arts’ worked at the J I Case Tractor works for years. That’s when I first met Art. He was truly someone you would become to like and love being around. What a friend
to have in your circle of people you knew. Art my friend RIH you will be missed.
John F. Knuckles says
Condolences to the family. May the GOD of Israel bless and keep you in his care.
Scott & Kathy Thomas says
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Art’s entire family. Art was an inspiration to everyone in the Multiple Myeloma Support Group. Art, Margie, Samarria, and Art’s dear friend, who attended almost every meeting with him in solidarity, were welcoming to all newcomers to the group and no matter how he was feeling himself he always had a smile for everyone.. Art was a wealth of knowledge and was wonderful about helping to aleviate the fear of a new diagnosis. Most of us, Kathy included, never heard of Myleloma before being diagnosed. He was so happy when he spoke of Samarria following in his footsteps with a love for racing. We know he’ll be smiling down on her and cheering her on with each time trial or race. Art was a true inspiration to everyone he met His legacy will live on and we, as well as many others, will miss him.
Anitra Brown says
Sending love and prayers to you guys. I love you all and will continue to keep you all lifted in prayer.
Jill Haupt says
To Samaria and family..
My deepest sympathies to you in the loss of your dear father. The description of his life tells me he was an amazing man and someone I would have enjoyed meeting. I know that he raised a wonderful family and his spirit lives on in each of you. May God’s peace be with you.
Samarria’s co-worker at Johnson Financial Group
Richard McGee says
To the entire Hood family: I’m sending my condolences to you of the loss of your be loved Art which I always called Laurence .I’ve known you guys through Mr. Hood Sr. Whom I met while working at J I Case Co. 1965 throughout his retirement. During that time I got to know Art and the rest of you. I’m saddened to hear about Laurence all of you are in my prayers 🙏🏾
Michael Klinkhammer says
My deepest sympathy. I worked with Art for years and sold him my 68 Camaro. A good friend and a great person. Loved catching up with him at the zoo car show.
Bobbi Miller says
Sending my love and my heartfelt sympathy to my dear friend Margie Hood and Family.
Tyrone & Arnetta Allen says
GOD puts people in your life for a reason!! My husband & I met Larry in 2003 at BLACK SUNDAY in St.Louis while dining at a Ponderosa resturant!! Larry & Tyrone clicked immediately for they had so much in common with the love of cars & drag racing…& they conversated for hours!! Larry u will BE missed but never 4gotten!! To Margie & the girls we are sending our deepest condolences all the way from Peoria,Illinois!! We love u ladies
Patti Griffiths says
What an amazing man!I met him when I was diagnosed with multiple Myeloma 11 years ago! He was so up beat with such a positive outlook.He helped more people than he probably ever realized. He was truly one of God‘s Earth angels.🙏
Martha says
Sorry for your loss 😔 My prays with you!
Philip Dalton says
Well Arty,its off to the great quarter mile in the sky. You were a fun guy and it was always fun to tease each other about our cars.Going to miss you.I’ll see you when I get there.Your MoPar friend,Phil
Tom Chernouski says
Sincere condolences to the family! Enjoyed working with Art over the years at the Wax. Always so friendly and a such a good neighbor! RIP Art!!
Darlene and Rich Heiden says
We were neighbors on Green Haze Ave. for many years and spoke with Art many times while he passed our house. It was our pleasure to know him. A great guy.
Will and LeLar Beadles jr. says
To the Hood family, We are sorry for your loss. Art ( Lawrence) and I go back to our high school days. He was always that guy you enjoyed being with and talking to. We had a lot of good times at the many auto shows. He was so well liked and respected. I had the pleasure of being mistaken for him. It was a joke between us. He will be truly missed by all of the Car Show Gang.
Rest In Peace GOOD BUDDY, I look forward to seeing you on the other side.
Will and LeLar Beadles jr.
Anonymous says
To all of Lawences Family, Please know that we have you in our Prayers, and may God give you the strength to get through the strength to get through the loss of your loved one.
From Carolyn Price and Family
Bobby and Karen Krencisz says
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Arthur. He is a very good man who I always looked forward to seeing. His infectious smile and good humor that always got me laughing will be missed. Car shows won’t be the same anymore. We are giving you a virtual hug since we didn’t hear the news till after the funeral. I’m taking him for his ride in my truck in spirit. Our deepest simpathy and thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family.
Ron and Irene Tempesta says
We live down the block from Art and Margie. We are going to miss Art coming down the street with his cars. We always new it was Art, but had fun guessing which car he had out. I had the pleasure of going to many car shows with Art. My brother and I would enjoy getting in caravan with Art and all his buddies. He will sadly be missed.
Thinking of you always,
Ron and Irene Tempesta
Tony Lee says
My condolences and prayers go out to your family mr. Hood love and God bless will be missed but not forgot
Amos D Owens says
Margie, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Lawrence was a special guy and one of my adopted big brothers along with Jimmy Davies, Jimmy Smitts and others who helped me get started in the car world when I was a teenager in Racine. Lawrence was a true friend and inspiration to all that knew him.
Zharisse Williams says
Grandpa, you’ll always be known as the man on the move and the one who never let anything stop you. You are deeply missed and loved. I’ll miss that infectious smile and the one of kind laughs. May you be a peace, no longer have to fight, and go as fast as you want in those race cars. I love you…until we meet again ❤️
Blakely Hood says
Thank you for being the best friend that I needed my whole life. Not only were you the greatest grandfather but you were the best father to me & “grandpa grandpa” to the kids. It hurts that you were never able to meet Lennyx in person but he’ll carry your genuine spirit & middle name throughout his lifetime. I’ll miss our long car rides while listening to motown, working on the cars & the endless jokes. There hasn’t been a day that I stopped thinking about you, old man. We still had a lot to do together. We all love & miss you extremely.
Deborah Vaughn Herrem says
Sending heartfelt sympathy and prayers to the family. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Sue Steimle says
I just found out about Art’s passing. I’m so sad and sorry I missed being there. We worked together at Johnson’s and was lucky to know him and play Sheepshead with him and others in our Department Product Research Group 3 during our lunch hours. What a great human being. His smile was the best ever. I’m so sorry for your loss of a kind and loving son, husband, father, and grandfather. God Bless to all of you.
Dee Whitnell says
To the family. When I heard about his transition. Immediately thought about him attending my brother Ricky’s home going and that easy the last time I spoke with him. He and my uncle Jimmie loved those cars 🚗. This gentle soul will be missed. Prayers to his family and friends.
jacqueline pinager says
Hello Margie, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending my love to you and your family.
Jacqueline