He was the Chief Deputy of the Drew County Sheriff's Office and has been involved in all phases of law enforcement. Robin was a minister, gospel singer, guitar player and was a Mason.
Survivors include his wife Lynda Mason Hood of Monticello; one daughter, Shay Cowling and husband Brandon of Monticello; one son, Darin Hood of Conway; one brother, Jimmy Hood of Monticello; two sisters, Mackie Boyd of Monticello and Retha Wright of Ozark; eight grandchildren, Jonathan and Kelsie Hood, Mady and Braydon Cowling, Kylee and Jasper Hood, Kylie and Brice Crump; five special children in his life, Eddie and Trish Deaton, Melanie and Randy Crump and Jessica Bulloch; along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(73)
Kathy Smith
Monticello, AR Friday, August 5, 2016 It has been a few days past 6 weeks that the Lord called Robin home. God blessed me with a wonderful big brother, a true friend and a caring, loving pastor. I miss him every day. My love and prayers go up daily fdzx#or the family. I love you, Lynda, Shay and Brandon very much..linda r. funderburg
monticello, AR Tuesday, June 28, 2016 my condolence to the hood family may God hold you close during this difficult time.God bless you'llLaRue Walden
, TX Monday, June 27, 2016 Linda I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Bobby Newman
Ozark, AR Thursday, June 23, 2016 I first met Mr. Hood in 1989 when he was a Instructor at A.L.E.T.A. in Camden, Arkansas.I took a liking to him from the start. I'm so sadden to learn of his passing. Mr. Hood will be missed by many.
My condolences to the Hood family you are in my thoughts and prayers.
David W Smith
Monticello, AR Wednesday, June 22, 2016 I was so sorry to hear about Robin. He was a blessing to me and my family as well as so many others!! We will keep you all in our prayers, and seek Gods peace in this time of sorrow as well as joy!! He was a true "man of God"!!Heather Vest
Monticello, AR Wednesday, June 22, 2016 Deputy Robin Hood was a wonderful man. Full of life and always put a smile on people's faces. He tried to help and show guidance to everyone and treat everyone equally.We'll miss him deaply. Ill always remember the good times.i was honored for him to be the preacher of my wedding with Brian Foshee. He always made my cloudy days sunny. There will never be another genuine,honest,caring, full of life and, loving man like him. I'll miss him very much but I know he's in a better place looking down on us smiling. He's in heaven and one day I know I'll see him again! My condolences to the Hood family and you all will always be in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you all !!!Alvin and Irma James
Monticello, AR Monday, June 20, 2016 Our thoughts and prayers are with all of youHershel Gober
Palm Coast, AR Monday, June 20, 2016 We grew up together and played together. We both played guitar but Robin went way beyond what I could ever achieve. He was the guitar player in our band and was a wonderful human being. I could never think of a negative thing to say about him. He cared about his family, his friends and all people. He will be missed but those of us who knew him are better for having known him.Amanda Ward
Dardanelle, AR Monday, June 20, 2016 Robin will be greatly missed by many. Love to Lynda, Shay & DarrinVicky walker
Starcity, AR Sunday, June 19, 2016 God bless your family he baptized my 3daughters hoover girls/ sis Bates granddaughters. Wonderful pastor may u rejoice now on high. Shouting and praising, may family be comforted .so sorry for your lossAndy & Terrie Briant
Monticello, AR Sunday, June 19, 2016 R.I.P. Bro Robin . Prayers for Ms Linda and all the family for peace and comfort. He was a good friend to us and he and Linda were good to my mother when she attended his church. God bless you all .Rodney Pearson
Conway, AR Saturday, June 18, 2016 I am very sorry to hear about Robin's passing. I was planning to come see him at the Drew Co. S.O. this Fall.I had the pleasure of working along his side during his time with the Conway Police Department. I remember him as a very good person, a good police officer and a true friend. I know he will be missed by many.
Captain Rod Pearson, Conway Police Department (Ret.)
Faulkner County Sheriff's Office (Ret.)
Melinda "Mindy" Parson
mabelvale, AR Saturday, June 18, 2016 You will be missed cousin - I'm glad to know you are now out of pain and will hurt no moreMark Ross
Conway, AR Saturday, June 18, 2016 It was an honor and privilege to know and work with you sir.To your family I pray a prayer of peace and comforting for each of you.
Debbie carter bennett
Monticello, AR Saturday, June 18, 2016 Mr. Robin was such a great man! My family grew up in the same church! A few years back I was speeding a little bit and he made me pull over. He came to the window and ask me what is your hurry? I said I picked up dinner and it was smelling so good, he laughed & told me to slow down. He also invited me to church. What a great man and friend! I'm very sorry to the entire hood family! Prayers for you!James and Kathy Berry
Monticello, AR Saturday, June 18, 2016 Hood FamilyWe are very sad for your loss and pray God`s comfort for you.
The Berry and The Hood Family were next door neighbors at one time. We remained friends through the years. Many wonderful memories of my brother Jerry and I working with Robin and Arron on Uncle Bill Hood`s farm.
Love to you all
James and Kathy Bates Berry
Andy and Margaret Brannon
Dermott, AR Friday, June 17, 2016 We love you all!Keith Brown
Scotland, AR Friday, June 17, 2016 My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Mr. Hood had an impact on many people including myself. He will be GREATLY MISSED.Tiny Thatcher Irons
Keller, TX Friday, June 17, 2016 I am so sorry to heat of Robin's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all!Tiny Thatcher Irons
Wilmot Green
Warren, AR Friday, June 17, 2016 Shay and family, so sorry for your loss. I know he is in a better place now. May God be with you all. Don't dwell on the sorry of this time, just remember the good times you had together. Love Wilmot and Thelma Green.Jackie and Ilene Rash
Longview, TX Friday, June 17, 2016 Hood FamilyOur deepest sympathy in the loss of Robin.
The Hood family lived next door to the Berry family On Windchester Rd.
Robin was a sweet little boy, and a gracious man. Every one speaks
well of him. We know God welcomed him home.
So sorry for your loss.
Jackie and Ilene Berry Rash
Lynda Calloway
Fort Worth, TX Friday, June 17, 2016 May God bless each of the family with peace and comfort at this very difficult time. Robin was a great man in every aspect. I am thankful that he was a dear, dear friend. So many memories. You will be greatly missed but I have the promise that I will see you again.Judy Thornton Foote
Delhi, LA Friday, June 17, 2016 Bro. Robin brought a lot of joy to so many people when he lived in Delhi. He was so good to my Mother when she was sick and was always there when we needed him. He will be missed by his Delhi family because that is what he was to all that knew him. God Bless you Mrs. Lynda and Shay...........Michael E. Funderburg
Huntsville, AL, TX Friday, June 17, 2016 A faithful walk ends inside Heaven's Gates. Thank you for being a friend and a part of our extended family. God Bless!Lori Owen Love
Terlton, OK Friday, June 17, 2016 Dearest Robin I didn't know you long but we were definitely kindred spirits. Your time here was filled with happiness and joy but physically your days were hard with illness. Your heavenly body can rejoice and be with those who has gone before you.Jerry L. Berry
Sugar Land, TX Friday, June 17, 2016 Robin and I were good friends in our teenage years, I enjoyed his friendship very much and have thought of him many times over the years. May God Bless you all as you go through the coming days and years without Robin.Donnie Brothers
Conway, AR Friday, June 17, 2016 Lynda so sorry for your loss Robin was a Great man and a great Friend I will miss him very much. I wont be able to make the Funeral getting over by pass surgery love y'all very much will be praying for and the Family God Bless. your FRIENDNarcie Mansfield Holley
Cabot, AR Friday, June 17, 2016 So sorry to here about Robin, use to live next door to his family when we were small children, in fact he was name after my father Robin Mansfield, ate lunch last week with our cousin and Robin name came up and Wayne said he ask him if he was kin to my dad and told him the story of being name after him. Prayers for the family Narcie Mansfield HolleyJosh & Angie Frost
Savannah, GA Friday, June 17, 2016 Mrs. Lynda & family: Our hearts are heavy today with this passing of Robin. I've had the honor of knowing this man my entire life as he was a long-time friend of my grandfathers before he passed away and he continued to be a wonderful friend to my grandmother and our entire family. A great man of strength, courage, and faith; which he wasn't afraid to share. Heaven has gained an angel, but we have lost a true friend. Angie and I are lifting you all up in prayer today, and the days and weeks ahead. We love you all!Don Sloat
Conway, AR Friday, June 17, 2016 I join with so many others who knew Robin in offering my deepest sympathy on his passing. Although it is little consolation at this sad time, it should be of some satisfaction to know that in his passing, you can celebrate the end of a productive life.The measure of a life well-lived is not in how much money one has or what possessions they have accumulated, but rather through the lives they touched and the sorrow they leave behind. If the outpouring of sympathy on his loss is any indication, and it most certainly is, you can proudly and confidently say that his indeed was a life well-lived.
May you find peace and comfort in knowing that his loss is felt by all who knew him.
In Sympathy,
Don and Cecilia Sloat (PGR)
Becky Franklin
Friendswood, TX Friday, June 17, 2016 Linda and Shay, I am so sorry for your loss. I have heard so many great things about Robin from Michelle and Jamie. Prayers for all of you.Becky Franklin
Friendswood, TX Friday, June 17, 2016 Linda and Shay, I am so sorry for your loss. I have heard so many great things about Robin from Michelle and Jamie. Prayers for all of you.Jessica Bulloch
Monroe, LA Thursday, June 16, 2016 You was a wonderful MAN OF GOD. So many wonderful memories. My sweet 2nd daddy I love you ...Donny phillips
Conway, AR Thursday, June 16, 2016 Praying for everybody. God bless. He was a great guy.Christine [Kellum] Robb
Monticello, AR Thursday, June 16, 2016 A good Friend From Second Grade. Loved him dearly.Larry&Gail Hammil
Star City, AR Thursday, June 16, 2016 We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers and thoughts are with the family.JOHN BURKHART
SHERIDAN, AR Thursday, June 16, 2016 robin was a good friend of minehomer shirey
monticello, AR Thursday, June 16, 2016 My friend Robin RIP you have always been a good manSherry Corder Rogers
Ozark, AR Thursday, June 16, 2016 Beloved pastor and friend. You will be truly missed Prayers for your family and friends. Love you. Lynda shay and Darin.Sharlote Mixon
Montrose, AR Thursday, June 16, 2016 I will never forget Robin Hood. He taught me so much in my law enforcement career. He backed me up on calls and stops. We had some amazing talks about our Lord and savior. I will never forget singing Amazing Grace in Cherokee to him after a fatal crash on Highway 165 in Jerome. A man who knew music and could sing like he does. He made me feel so good because he liked the song. He was always making everyone around him feel the power of God. he will be missed so very much by all. Prayers are with you , Lynda, and family.Albert, Dawn & James Albert Kerr
Monroe, LA Thursday, June 16, 2016 Our prayers are with all of you. We loved Robin and we love all of you. We can see Robin having his "Hallelujah Meeting" on the other side. Robin definitely earned his crown and now has his heavenly mansion! Love to all of you,Albert, Dawn & James Albert Kerr
Wesley Carnicle
Monticello, AR Thursday, June 16, 2016 Robin Hood was a awesome Deputy Sheriff and an awesome singer of gospel music he will be greatly missed by many people in Drew County Ark. My thoughts and prayers are with the family/Steve Hood
Monticello, AR Thursday, June 16, 2016 I can not express how sorry I am to learn of Uncle Robin, He was a great man and a great inspiration to me, he always accepted me as he his nephew and I was always very proud to say he was my Uncle, to Aunt Linda and Shay, I love ya'll very much, I will never forget him and very thankful to be part of your family, all my prayers are with you at this time, R.I.P. Uncle Robin I love youLana Martin
Monroe, LA Thursday, June 16, 2016 I'm so sorry for your loss. Mr Robin was a great man. I will be praying for your family.Valarie Wisinger Ritchey
Corinth, TX Thursday, June 16, 2016 Even though my uncle Tommy Boyd marrying your sister Mackie didn't make you a bit a kin to me...I claimed you anyway. I'm still claiming you brother Robin. See ya when I get there❣❤️Stanley Browder
Elgin, TX Thursday, June 16, 2016 It is sad, hearing of Robin's death. I knew him as a teenager growing up in Drew County. May God provide you peace and solace.Tina Williams
Wilmar, AR Thursday, June 16, 2016 We are so sorry for your loss. We love yall and will be praying for comfort.Brenda Rash Post
New Orleans, LA Thursday, June 16, 2016 Prayers for your loss. May Robin rest in peace in the arms of the Almighty. I remember quite well the Hood family from Monticello fond memories of these blessed people. May G-d send you peace and comfort and blessings!!Sincerely,
Brenda Rashp
Phillip Hoppers
Pine Bluff, AR Thursday, June 16, 2016 My friendship with Robin spanned for many years. We sang together in a Gospel Quartet and were fellow churchmembers where my Dad pastored. Robin was a true man of God and a dear friend to the Hoppers family. We'll miss him, but will see him again in Heaven. Our prayers are with
you, his family.
Phillip and Diana Hoppers
Frankie Nelms
Crossett, AR Thursday, June 16, 2016 We are so sorry for your loss. We pray comfort for your soul. Frankie and Brenda Nelms.Sharon Hoppers Barnes
Naples, FL Thursday, June 16, 2016 To all of Robin's family I want to express my sincere sympathy. Robin meant a lot to my family and I've known him since I was very young. My late parents, Rev. & Mrs. Wayne Hoppers, thought the world of Robin. Robin gave my parents an escort when they passed away to their final resting place. I'll never forget seeing him standing outside his patrol car as my family headed to bury our parents. That act made my heart sing on such a sad day. He was a great man. Rest in Peace, Robin.Wayne Tribble
El Dorado, AR Thursday, June 16, 2016 Robin was a good man who was well liked by everyone. He will be missed. Praying for the family.Jimmy&Mildred Keck
Pocola, OK Thursday, June 16, 2016 All Our Love And Prayers Are With The FamilyRobin Was One Of A Kind And Will Be Missed By
Many
Linda McKinney
Delhi, LA Thursday, June 16, 2016 You were such a Blessing to Mack and I. And myself, I am a better person to have known you.Kelly Martin Melanson
Crossett, AR Thursday, June 16, 2016 What a precious man Bro Robin was! I know heaven is so much sweeter with him there but he will be missed by so many here on earth. He was such a great friend to my brother and wonderful uncle to my sister in law. I love his sweet family and am blessed to know them all! Praying for peace and comfort!Rebecca Calhoun Allar
Farmville, LA Thursday, June 16, 2016 Bro.Hood was a man of God. Loved to hear him preach, loved to hear him sing. I sat Delhi, Louisiana. He is now rejoicing and no pain. Glad I got to know him and LindaTierra Stewart
monticello, AR Thursday, June 16, 2016 My prayers , thoughts with all family and friends. Robin will be forever missed. He impacted so many lives. Honorable and well respected. He was a blessing to all!Kay McAnally
Lake Village, AR Thursday, June 16, 2016 Love and prayers to Lynda and family. Loved Robin as many others did. He was a good friend.johnnie crews mcgee
El dorado, AR Thursday, June 16, 2016 Brother Hood will be missed by many. Our prayers goes out to the family and friends.Carl Sivils
El Dorado, AR Thursday, June 16, 2016 Linda and Shay,Our prayers are with you. We love you.
Carl,Mindy,Taylor,& Carly Sivils
James slaughter
monticello, AR Thursday, June 16, 2016 A great man and leo. You will be missed.Rev. & Mrs. Robert E. Barnes
McGehee,, AR Thursday, June 16, 2016 To the family of Robin Hood: we send our condolence to you in the passing of your dear loved one. Our prayers are with you.Mattie Tucker
Monticello, AR Thursday, June 16, 2016 Lynda and Shay, My heart breaks for Robin's Family. He was one of the most precious man that I ever knew.He will be missed by everyone that knew him. I can only emagine what you will be going thru for a very long time. Love all of you so much.Pat Scifres Montgomery
Monticello, AR Thursday, June 16, 2016 So sorry to hear about Robin. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. It was a pleasure to get to work with him. He will be missed.Harry L. Densmore III
Star City, AR Thursday, June 16, 2016 I Will never forget this very good person, it is nice to know he had his life right , he knew the name of the Lord. May God bless every one of you, and keep you with his loving hands.LISA MARYOVICH
JEFFERSON, AR Thursday, June 16, 2016 ROBIN WE/EVERYONE WILL MISS YOU LIKE CRAZY. I KNOW YOU ARE IN A BEAUTIFUL PLACE NOW. FREE FROM ANY AND ALL WORRIES AND PAINYOU HAVE BEEN RE-UNITED WITH YOUR PARENTS AND BROTHERS THAT HAVE GONE BEFORE YOU.
YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED, WILL PRAY FOR THE REMAINING FAMILY MEMBERS YOU HAVE LEFT BEHIND....I LOVE YOU
clara cater
monticello, AR Thursday, June 16, 2016 RIP Bro. Robin, I will miss your preaching , teaching and your friendship through many years. All of us at Christ Church are heartbroken, wont no one be able to fill your shoes.Melissa Nash
Monticello, AR Thursday, June 16, 2016 My heart breaks for you ms Lynda and shay. I will miss him too. Lots of love and prayers.Melissa Nash
STEVE AND LINDA
WARRENWE, AR Thursday, June 16, 2016 OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALLAndrew W. Best
Hermitage, AR Thursday, June 16, 2016 Praying for the familyDr. Sam Wherry PhD MBA
Little Rock, AR Thursday, June 16, 2016 The Honorable Robin Hood was one remarkable, steadfast, persistent Fellow Christian Clergy/Music Ministry Yoke man in the History of Southeast Arkansas as well Outstanding Public Professional Academic Certified Master of Science Law Enforcement Servant; in addition faithful, fruitful Pastor and Family Man. Monticello and Drew County has lost a Jewel of a man who did his job as well any of the living, dead or unborn and survey for Robert Robin Hood his passing from Mortality into immortality not a Blind Alley leading him into a State of Nothingness but an Open Door that Lead Him into Everlasting Life with Jesus Christ for he surly Loved God through Jesus Christ who chosen him. So It Be!Praying that Jehovah Jirah provide Favor Covering and Blessing upon the Family during and after Bereavement all in the Name of Jesus Christ.
Dr. Sam Wherry PhD MBA
Dolly Farmer
Monticello, AR Thursday, June 16, 2016 I am so sorry for the loss of Robin. He was always an inspiration in his life choices. May God hold you in his arms during your time of loss. Robin will be missed.Debbie & Wesley Reeves
Wilmar, AR Thursday, June 16, 2016 We are so sorry for your loss. Robin was a truly wonderful man. Your Family is in our hearts and prayers. May you find comfort in this difficult time.