James Thomas Hood, 58, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022. He was born January 28, 1964 in Gaston County, North Carolina to the late Ralph Thomas and Vivian Kay Best Hood. James was also preceded in death by his wife, Tonya.

He is survived by his son, Justin Hawley (Alyssa) and daughter, Kaitlyn Hawley (Tyler); sisters, Angie Flowers (Randy) and Christi Benton (Jim).

A funeral was held April 27, 2022.