Rickie Edward Hood, son of the late John Orbin Hood and Mary Beatrice Hichcox Hood, was born on Saturday, November 7, 1953 in Osceola, Arkansas and departed this life on Monday, February 15, 2021 at his residence in Arbyrd, Missouri at the age of 67 years, 3 months and 9 days. He had been a truck driver. Survivors include sons, Brent Hood of Paragould, Arkansas and Clinton Andrew Hood of Alabama; 3 grandchildren; sister, Patricia Hood of Leachville, Arkansas; other relatives and many friends. Memorial Service is being planned for a later date. Powell Funeral & Cremation Services, Kennett is in charge of arrangements.