Luther Donald Hood "Nick"

March 21, 1950 - December 16, 2020

Racine-Luther Donald Hood “Nick", 70, passed away on December 16, 2020, at Ascension All Saints Hospital. Nick was born in Columbus, MS, on March 21, 1950. He is the son of Luther Hood Sr. and Catherine Williams. Nick loved sitting around shooting the breeze, barbecuing, and listening to old music with his friends. Nick leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Carol; children: LeKisha (Jermaine), Luther (Monica), Anthony, Deondrae, Terry, Val, and John; 29 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two special cousins: Willie Weaver and Sammie Weaver; along several other relatives and friends. Nick is preceded in death by his mother, Catherine; and a special grandmother who raised him along with a special aunt. A Celebration of Luther’s Life will be held at the Wilson Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at 11 AM with Pastor T.L. Howell officiating. Family and friends are invited to a time of visitation at the funeral home on Tuesday from 10 AM until the time of service. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, only 50 people will be allowed to enter the funeral home at a time. Guests may be required to wait outside until others leave the funeral home. Anyone planning on attending Luther’s services will be required to wear a face covering/mask upon entering the funeral home along with following social distancing guidelines. Luther's services will also be streamed via Facebook Live from the Wilson Funeral Home Facebook Page. Luther’s final resting place will be at Graceland Cemetery. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff, nurse practitioners, and nurse aides at Ascension All Saints for their loving care of Luther.