Jack H. Hood

Jack H. Hood, age 97 of Marysville, passed away on February 6, 2026, peacefully in his home. He was born on June 22, 1928 in Port Huron to the late Henry and Alice (Rhode) Hood. He married Carol J. Baker on September 8, 1962 in St. Johns United Church of Christ in Port Huron. Jack graduated from Port Huron High School in 1946. He served honorably in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict for two years and served for five years in the reserves in Wisconsin and Germany. He retired from the Detroit Edison Company after 38 years of service, working at the St. Clair Power Plant and the Warren Service Center. During his employment, he coordinated the Blood Bank with the Red Cross/SCPP for 3 years. Jack was a member of the Methodist Church for 85 years in Port Huron and Marysville. He was the finance chairman for 5 years, served on the administrative board during term as finance chair. He also received Cross & Flame Award in 1994 for service to the youth. Jack was a Life Member of the National Association of United Methodist Scouters. Jack had many accomplishments throughout his life and received many awards for his service with the veterans and with scouting. He was a member of the American Legion Post 449 for 36 years, and he served as Chaplain for 15 years. He was awarded honorary Life Membership in 2003. He was awarded American Legion Square Knot for service to the Post and to the youth in 2004. Jack coordinated the Red Kettle Drive for funds with the Salvation Army/Legion Post for 5 years. He was a Life Member of VFW Post 8465. He served as Post Commander from 2010- 2012. Jack was a member of the Honor Guard with the St. Clair County Allied Veterans Council, serving on funerals for approximately 20 years. Jack was awarded Veteran of the Year in 2000. Jack had continuously registered with the Boy Scouts of America for 59 years, as an adult. Jack initiated the reactivating of Troop 104 Boy Scouts of America at Port Huron First Methodist Church, his troop as a young boy. He served as committee member, committee chair and scoutmaster from 1968 – 1970. He served as Commissioner (Unit, District and Council), almost continuously since 1970. Jack served on the Council Executive Board 1984 -2012, during which time he served as Council VP for 1 year and Council Commissioner from 1989-1993. He served as National Committee Member representing the Blue Water Council from 1989-1993. He served on various District and Council committees, during all of his registered service. Jack received District Award of Merit in 1977, Arrowhead Award for Commissioner Service in 1978, Council Silver Beaver Award in 1983, Jerusalem Cross Award from Catholic Committee on Scouting, for service to Catholic youth in 1988. Jack took commissioner training at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico in 1973, and took Woodbadge Training in 1990, completing the requirements and receiving beads in 1992. Jack received the Distinguished Commissioner Award in 2000. He served with the Order of the Arrow Lodge as Trading Post and Finance Advisor for approximately 7 years, receiving Vigil Honor (OA) in 1994. He served OA Section as Advisor for Dan Ling Award Chairman for approximately 5 years. He received the Dan Ling Service Award from Section 2000 and was awarded the National Founders Award OA 1997. He is survived by his beloved wife, Carol, dearest daughters; Sheryl Hood and Susan (Jeffrey) Marier, loving grandchildren; Natalie Marier and Nathan Marier. Funeral services will be held on Thursday - February 12, 2026 at 2:00pm in the Jowett Funeral Home - 1634 Lapeer Ave., Port Huron. Pastor Curtis B. Clarke of Marysville United Methodist Church will officiate. Inurnment will be in Riverlawn Cemetery Columbarium.. The visiting hours will be Wednesday - February 11, 2026 from 4:00pm until 7:00pm and again on Thursday from 1:00pm until time of service at 2:00pm Memorial contributions can be made to the Salvation Army or the Shriners Children Hospital. The St Clair County Veterans Council honor guard and the United States Army will conduct honors. There will be a luncheon following the service in the Jowett Funeral Home Reception Center. Jowett Funeral Home is privileged to serve the Hood Family.

Jack H. Hood

June 22, 1928 - February 6, 2026