Edward Charles Hood, 73, of Florence, AZ went to see Jesus March 15, 2021. He was born December 11, 1947 in Youngstown, Ohio the son of Glenn and Clara (Haney) Hood. Ed was a man blessed with the Gift of Faith and the rock of our family. Preceded in death by his parents, wife Ruth (Redmond) Hood, grandson Ronald II, sister Jayne Clark, brother Glenn Hood Jr. Edward is survived by his sons Ronald Hood of Circleville, Ohio; Charles (Michele) Hood of San Tan Valley, AZ; Michael Hood and daughter Cherish Hood both of Florence, AZ; grandchildren Farrah, Caitlin, Charles II, Anthony, Ellah, Sheridan, Luca, Edward, Benjamin, Judah, Quinne, Wesley, Grace, and great granddaughter Charlotte. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Ascend Church in Queen Creek, AZ. Burial will follow at San Tan Memorial Gardens.