Nathan Michael Hood

October 12, 2001 - May 19, 2022

Nathan Michael Hood was born in Salem, Missouri on October 12, 2001, to Daniel and Amy. He attended school at Van Buren and graduated with the Class of 2020 from St. James High School. Nathan turned his love of tractors and backhoes into his own business, Hood Property Management. Never one to sit still, he was most happy when operating heavy equipment. Nathan loved everything about excavating and farming. He was very talented in what he did and always had a true passion for his work. Nathan unselfishly devoted much time and effort into being a volunteer firefighter. He liked to help others and serve his community. Nathan was a bright young man with a very big caring heart. He was well respected by those who were around him. Nathan was a true outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He liked to spend time at the river and hang out with his friends. Nathan was always thinking of others and enjoyed making others laugh. He was loyal to his family and treasured every moment spent with them. Nathan departed this life on May 19, 2022, in St. James, Missouri at the age of twenty years. He leaves behind to cherish his memories his father: Dan Hood and wife Tiffany of Sullivan, MO; mother: Amy Baldridge and husband David of Van Buren, MO; siblings: Abby Hood, Bailee Baldridge, Avery Baldridge all of Van Buren, MO, and two more on the way; grandparents: Danny and Linda Stevens of St. James, MO, Tammy and Ted Beede of Beaufort, MO, Roger and Patty Schafer of Salem, MO, and Curt and Roxy Baldridge of Willow Springs, MO; great-grandmothers: June Schafer of Salem, MO and Ida McClellan of Willow Springs, MO; honorary grandmothers: Pattie Bailey, Francis Dossett, and Connie Williams; as well as a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives, and dear friends. Preceding him in death, great-grandparents: Eugene Schafer, Imo Dooley, Printess and Louise Thompson, and Virginia Stevens. Nathan left this world too soon but left a lasting impact on the lives of many. He will be remembered for his faith, kindness, generosity, and contagious smile. Nathan will be forever missed by those who loved him most. Funeral Services for Nathan Michael Hood were held Monday, May 23, 2022 in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel with Pastor Clay Miller and Pastor Tim Barnes officiating. Serving as Pallbearers were Noah Marvin, Caleb Napier, Kyle Schafer, Brady Schafer, Kolby Flathers, Ethan Martin, Jason Steelman, Nathan Burton, and Austin Olsewski. Honorary Pallbearers were Tracy Schafer, Jacob Schafer, Jimmy Schafer, and Joe Martin. Burial was in the Miner Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Wilson Mortuary of Salem, Missouri. Online condolences may be entered at www.wilsonmortuary.com