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 30 ^th , 2021 at 10:00 am he will be interred in the West Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.

Service Details

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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