If you have known a really good man in your life you are indeed blessed. We lost one of those really good men October 11, 2026. Larry Paul Hood was born February 10, 1936 to Walker and Lottie Hood and his older brother, Jack. He grew up trapping mink, playing on a farm and getting into mischief. After high school he worked in the produce department of Standard Foods until he went to Barber school in Indianapolis. It was about this time he also met his sweetheart, Phyllis. They were married in 1959 and lived in Logansport their entire married lives. Larry was a barber for over fifty years at his own shop. He could also be found caretaking for a cemetery, selling insurance, selling headstones, sawing down trees, or doing just about any odd job to help make ends meet. He was a hard worker, loved the Lord and wasn’t one to need attention drawn to himself. Because of that he would often plow a driveway or mow a lawn in the very early morning hours before anyone was up or when someone was gone to help others, or he would be around to help anyone with whatever they needed—a ride to the airport or taken to a doctor appointment or help fixing something. He was an integral part in the churches he attended. He had a servant’s heart. He was a good friend. He was a great dad, father-in-law, and an even better grandpa. He loved wood working and every one of his family members (and more) have something he either created or made especially for them at their request. He was a no-nonsense guy that somehow blended that quality and his soft heart in a way that got things done and you knew you were loved at the same time. He thought more of others than himself. He taught the boys of the family how to be a man and the girls what kind of man to look for. He loved chocolate covered peanuts and peanut m and ms and popcorn and was always willing to share. To know him was to love him and know he loved you too. He was dad to Shawna (Scott) Wilson, Larry Brian (Lisa) Hood, and Jill (Kent) Cobbs. He was grandpa to 8 and great-grandpa to 14 all who survive him. He is also survived by his wife Phyllis, brother Jack and many nieces and nephews. He was a blessing to all. Psalm 116:15 Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, October 15, 2026 at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Marocco Chapel, 119 E. Market St., Logansport.

Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

Burial will follow at Galveston Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to Samaritan’s Purse at www.samaritanspurse.org

Larry’s online guestbook is available and condolences can be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.