McAlester, Oklahoma - Thomas Allen Hood passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025, in his hometown of McAlester, Oklahoma.

Family will greet friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Bishop Funeral Service and Crematory.

The funeral service will be 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Bishop Chapel of Memories officiated by Rev. Jim Ray. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in McAlester, Oklahoma.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Bobby Watkins, Brenda Montgomery, Steve Jean, Gary Barkalow, Gavyn Miller, Dr. Steven Jean and Carl Gream.

Thomas was born on March 3, 1948, in McAlester, Oklahoma, to Fred Hood and Rita (Bohreer) Hood.

After graduating from McAlester High School, Thomas joined the United States Navy. Upon returning to civilian life, Thomas found employment as a maintenance worked at the Holiday Inn in McAlester. For over two decades he was a familiar and friendly face to both staff and guests.

In his quieter moments Thomas could be found reading the newspaper cover to cover and playing solitaire. He often joked he was one of the world's best solitaire players.

He also spent a lot of his spare time watching every episode of Gunsmoke and Matlock.

Thomas was a man who found happiness and peace in the company of those he loved. His absence will be deeply felt by the many lives he touched, but his memory will continue to inspire and guide us.

Thomas is preceded in death by his mother, Rita Bohreer; father, Fred Hood; and a sister, Melinda Hess.

Thomas is survived by his children, Tammie Hackler and her husband Glen Jr., Todd Barker, Sara Cruncleton and her husband John; grandchildren, Keaton Hackler, Kyndall Hackler, Lottie Cruncleton, and August Cruncleton; sister and brother-in-law Kathy and Gary Barkalow; nieces and nephews; Steve Jean and his wife Teresa, Troy Mackie and his wife Kelly, Leslie Stricker and her husband Cory; great-nieces and nephews, Kayla Jean and her fiancé Gavyn Miller, Dr. Steven Jean, Christian Mackie, Levi Mackie, Chelsea Wheeler, Nick Wheeler and Alex Wheeler; his special friends Brenda Montgomery and Bobby Watkins; his beloved cat, Siamese; along with numerous other family members and friends.