This memorial celebrates the life of Dr. Richard Hall Hood Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, doctor, and military veteran. He left this world a much better place than he found it, and his legacy lives on through all the many lives he touched over the years. This site will continue to be updated with photos and stories as we mourn his loss and share our memories, so please check back often.
He was an extraordinary man who did more than most ever
dream of attempting. He directly improved literally thousands of lives, using
his medical expertise and surgical skills to deliver babies, save the dying,
and heal the sick. He was a pioneer in his field, responsible for some of the
first open-heart surgeries and organ transplants.
What truly made him great was his compassion for others and
sincere desire to help them achieve their dreams and ambitions. He genuinely loved
people from all walks of life and wanted to see them succeed. He used his
personal resources to fund college scholarships, invest in local businesses,
and support worthy charities. He was a man that grew up in a small town with
limited options and resources, so he never forgot how much hard work it took
for him to reach his own dreams. He did everything he could to make that path a
little easier for others, working all his life to pay forward his own prosperity.
He was a kind man with a gentle sense of humor and a
mischievous streak. He loved knowledge and learning, and he refused to sit around
taking it easy when there was work to be done and new horizons to explore. Although
he was always fascinated with other nations and cultures, he loved living in a
small Texas town and spending his weekends walking the beach along the Gulf
Coast.
But more than anything else, he loved his family—and we will always love him.
