Obituary of Christopher Kennedy Hood

Dr. Christopher Kennedy Hood CHARLOTTE - Dr. Hood, 83, died Thursday, March 14, 2013. He was born March 30, 1929 to the late Cyrus Lee and Gladys Kennedy Hood, in Mooresville, NC. He was married for sixty-two years to Ruth Marshall Porter Hood, of Charlotte. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons and one daughter: Renwick (Anne), Coleman (Carol Jeanne), Timothy (Sherry), and Amelia. Additionally, he is survived by his sister, Melissa (Bill) DeVane. His grandchildren are Christopher T. Hood, Andrew Hood, Rachel Elder, Rebecca Davis, Megan Williams, Jessica Hood, Casey Hood, Madison Hood, and Christopher R. Hood. His great-grandchildren are Will and Caroline Elder. Dr. Hood graduated from Charlotte's old Central High School ('46), Davidson College, and Jefferson Medical College. He served in the United States Army Medical Corps. After completing his residency at Georgia Baptist Hospital in Atlanta, Dr. Hood returned to Charlotte to open his practice in Obstetrics and Gynecology. He was joined the following year by Dr. William Eubanks, his medical partner for the remainder of his career. For many years, he was also joined in practice with his brother-in-law, Dr. Charles Porter. Dr. Hood practiced forty-six years, retiring in 1997. Dr. Hood was a life Member of the North Carolina Medical Society and the Mecklenburg Medical Society. He was a Diplomat of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He served on the staff of Presbyterian Hospital (Chief of Staff of Obstetrics and Gynecology), Mercy Hospital, and Carolina Medical Center. Dr. Hood was known for his love of family and his practice of medicine. He was devoted totally to his wife, his children, and the care of his patients. Dr. Hood was a lifelong member of Sardis Presbyterian Church. A memorial service honoring his life and passing will be observed in that sanctuary on Sunday, March 17, at 2:00, the Reverend Dr. Jane Fobel presiding. Visitation will follow the service in the Fellowship Hall. The family requests that memorials honoring Dr. Hood be made to The Sisters Of Mercy, 101 Mercy Drive, Belmont, NC 28012.