To know Bood was to know an avid coon hunter and deer hunter. He was the greatest husband, daddy, grandfather, brother and friend anyone would ever desire.
Age 84 and a lifelong resident of Holden, Bood lost his life Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008, as the result of an automobile-train collision.
As a U.S. Marine, he served in World War II, having received the Purple Heart along with many other medals.
His loving wife of 59 years, Helen Forrest Holden, survives him along with their three sons, Raymond Holden and wife Bella, Tim Holden and wife Sheila, and Craig Holden. He leaves behind four grandsons, Eric, Adrian, Cody and Matthew Holden; a granddaughter, Casey Holden; and two siblings who also survive him, Gene and wife Elaine, and Van and wife Helen.
Preceding Bood in death are his parents and 12 siblings.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral service from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, Hammond, on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 10 a.m. The family requests that visiting hours be observed Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Wednesday from 8 a.m. until the service time. The Rev. Jessie Tate will officiate the services, assisted by the Rev. Jeff Hathorn and the Rev. Jimmy Sasser. Interment in Hutchinson Cemetery, Albany.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Age 84 and a lifelong resident of Holden, Bood lost his life Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008, as the result of an automobile-train collision.
As a U.S. Marine, he served in World War II, having received the Purple Heart along with many other medals.
His loving wife of 59 years, Helen Forrest Holden, survives him along with their three sons, Raymond Holden and wife Bella, Tim Holden and wife Sheila, and Craig Holden. He leaves behind four grandsons, Eric, Adrian, Cody and Matthew Holden; a granddaughter, Casey Holden; and two siblings who also survive him, Gene and wife Elaine, and Van and wife Helen.
Preceding Bood in death are his parents and 12 siblings.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral service from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, Hammond, on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 10 a.m. The family requests that visiting hours be observed Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Wednesday from 8 a.m. until the service time. The Rev. Jessie Tate will officiate the services, assisted by the Rev. Jeff Hathorn and the Rev. Jimmy Sasser. Interment in Hutchinson Cemetery, Albany.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Tuesday, November 18, 2008
To know Bood was to know an avid coon hunter and deer hunter. He was the greatest husband, daddy, grandfather, brother and friend anyone would ever desire.
Age 84 and a lifelong resident of Holden, Bood lost his life Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008, as the result of an automobile-train collision.
As a U.S. Marine, he served in World War II, having received the Purple Heart along with many other medals.
His loving wife of 59 years, Helen Forrest Holden, survives him along with their three sons, Raymond Holden and wife Bella, Tim Holden and wife Sheila, and Craig Holden. He leaves behind four grandsons, Eric, Adrian, Cody and Matthew Holden; a granddaughter, Casey Holden; and two siblings who also survive him, Gene and wife Elaine, and Van and wife Helen.
Preceding Bood in death are his parents and 12 siblings.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral service from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, Hammond, on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 10 a.m. The family requests that visiting hours be observed Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Wednesday from 8 a.m. until the service time. The Rev. Jessie Tate will officiate the services, assisted by the Rev. Jeff Hathorn and the Rev. Jimmy Sasser. Interment in Hutchinson Cemetery, Albany.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Age 84 and a lifelong resident of Holden, Bood lost his life Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008, as the result of an automobile-train collision.
As a U.S. Marine, he served in World War II, having received the Purple Heart along with many other medals.
His loving wife of 59 years, Helen Forrest Holden, survives him along with their three sons, Raymond Holden and wife Bella, Tim Holden and wife Sheila, and Craig Holden. He leaves behind four grandsons, Eric, Adrian, Cody and Matthew Holden; a granddaughter, Casey Holden; and two siblings who also survive him, Gene and wife Elaine, and Van and wife Helen.
Preceding Bood in death are his parents and 12 siblings.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral service from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, Hammond, on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 10 a.m. The family requests that visiting hours be observed Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Wednesday from 8 a.m. until the service time. The Rev. Jessie Tate will officiate the services, assisted by the Rev. Jeff Hathorn and the Rev. Jimmy Sasser. Interment in Hutchinson Cemetery, Albany.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Tuesday, November 18, 2008
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