Mr. Charles Fred Hood, age 76, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022. Charles was born in Dahlonega on October 14, 1945, to the late Fred and Irene Nix Hood.

Charles "Pops" was a loving, devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He loved his family and his friends. He was one of the rare folks who truly loved his work and took great pride in doing every job, large or small, with excellence.

He taught his kids and grandkids how to work hard and play hard. He was there for almost every competition, recital, game, and tournament: even tournaments as far away as Canada. One of the things he was so proud of was that his youngest daughter was ranked third in the world at adaptive CrossFit. (She is competitive, just like her Pa).

Pops was a "Jack of all Trades". He was fluent in business and astounded his grandkids with his amazing mental math. He could fix anything with an engine and was great with people. He taught his kids and grandkids how to use every kind of lawn equipment, how to fish, ride a bike, shoot a basketball, and especially how to get a good deal at the Rock House. He relished a good deal. He was often found in the clearance aisles at Wal-Mart, Home Depot, or Habitat.

Pops was a talented musician and loved to play the guitar, piano, and harmonica. He had a beautiful voice and loved to sing harmony with the family. He was always the first one called when there was an emergency because everyone knew he would be right there to fix it. If by chance he couldn't, he always knew just who to call to get the job done.   Day or night, icy or clear, near or far, he would be there.

He loved to talk and spent many hours on the phone with his brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews. He loved his parents and was there for them until the end of their long lives.

Pops family and friends have suffered a great and unexpected loss with the passing of Charles. We had all assumed that he would outlive us all. We are comforted in the knowledge that our Heavenly Father's will is perfect. Although it wasn't what we hoped for, we can rest in His perfect will.

On Charles' last day, he left his family with directions to take care of mom, the kids, and the grandkids. He shared his love for his siblings, nieces, and nephews with his family. He looked forward to seeing his mom and dad and all those who had gone on before him. He said, "If this thing doesn't work out, I'll meet you at the gates." In return, his family told him that they fully expected him to be watching and waiting, just as he always has. "We love you, Pops, and we will miss you every day until we meet you again."

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers Clyde Hood, Vernon Hood, and Jewell Hood; sisters Francis Armstrong and Wanslie Fulright.

He is survived by his loving wife, Peggy Hood of Dahlonega; children Cheryl (John) Carter of Dahlonega, Greg (Aileen) Hood of Dahlonega, and Amy Hood of Atlanta; brothers Marvin (Joyce) Hood and Jimmy (Nancy) Hood; sisters Vera Mae Crane and Glenda Parrish; honorary sister Polly Bearden; grandchildren Abby Carter, Joseph Carter, Jack Carter, Lily Carter, and Megan Hood; great grandchildren Owen Dawson, Zoey Dawson, and soon to arrive Maxton Charles.

Graveside services were held at 2:00 PM Friday, February 11, 2022, in Tickanetley Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Ellijay, GA, with Elder Asa Moseley officiating.  Due to COVID concerns, no visitation was  held.

"Don't be afraid to trust an unknown future to the known God. We love you Heavenly Father and put our trust fully in thee." -Author Unknown.

To share a memory or a condolence with the family, visit Charles' online guestbook at andersonunderwood.com.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to help with little Everleigh's medical expenses at "Our Little Peanut " gofund.me .  Pops had a special heart for little ones and prayed and asked after  Everleigh frequently while he was in the hospital.  He would have loved to know he was able to help her and her family in some way, even after he had left this old world.

Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home, 2068 Highway 19 North, Dahlonega, GA 30533