MINERAL RIDGE, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Clark T. Hood, age 81, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023, at Hospice of the Valley after a lengthy illness.

He was born on September 17, 1941, the son of Evan G. Hood and Mildred (Arne) Hood.

Clark lived almost his entire life in the same home on West Webb Road in Mineral Ridge, Ohio.

He honorably and proudly served his country in the United States Army, serving both at Fort Lewis in Washington state and Germany.

Clark was also a long-time member of Ohltown United Methodist Church.

Clark retired from Daimler Chrysler in Twinsburg and had a car lot for many years.

He like buying, fixing, and selling used cars, building things, fishing and spending time with family and friends.

Besides his parents, Clark was also preceded in death by his son, Brian C. Hood; nephew, Joshua Maher and siblings, Gary Hood and Juanita Hood Purdue. 

Clark is survived by his wife, Adria (Pollock) Hood; sons, Michael G. Hood and Darren T. (Lori) Hood; two grandsons; siblings, Thomas Hood, Dale (Roxanna) Hood and Wayne (Mary) Hood; sisters-in-law, Thayla Swiger and family and Georgia (Dennis) Maher, as well as, many nieces and nephews and his faithful dog, Violet.

The family would like to thank, Pastor Jim, our family and friends for their love and support. Currently, there is no service planned.

Monetary memorial donations can be made in Clark’s name to Oldtown Methodist Church, 2001 Depot Street, Mineral Ridge, OH 44440-9340.

Arrangements made by Cremation & Funeral Service by Gary S. Silvat, Inc. Share memories and send condolences by visiting cremateohio.com.

A television tribute will air Tuesday, August 8 at the following approximate times: 5:17 a.m. on WKBN, 8:39 a.m. on FOX, 5:21 p.m. on WYTV and 6:35 p.m. on MyYTV. Video will be posted here the day of airing.