James W. Hood

James "Jim" W. Hood, 65, of Massillon, passed away on August 16, 2023. He was born on April 9, 1958 to the late August and Frieda (Cain) Hood in Cambridge, OH. He married Elizabeth Rolleston on January 16, 1982 and they shared 41 years together until his passing.

Jim worked as a Truck Driver for Advanced Drainage Systems for 35 years. He was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles #190 in Massillon and was Scout Master for Boy Scout Troop #933. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing with his family. Jim was a devoted and loyal husband and father and he enjoyed having a good time with family and friends. His family meant everything to him.

James is survived by his loving Wife, Elizabeth; his children Jimmy Hood, Billy (Katie) Hood, Daughter, Jessie (Josh) Boone; his grandchildren Parker, Wyatt, Presley, Colton and Mia and a host of family and friends. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his sisters Christy and Frances

A Celebration of Jim's life will be held Saturday, August 26, 2023, 4:00 pm at Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home, Massillon, Ohio. Pastor Brian Ziegler will be officiating. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. at the funeral home. Messages of sympathy and support can be left at www.paquelet.com