Ra’Keeim Jermaine Hood

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Ra’Keeim Jermaine Hood, age 22. Sunrise October 16, 1998 and Sunset January 15, 2021.

Ra’keeim “Roc” Hood was born October 16, 1998 in Ashland, Ohio, but was raised in Mansfield, Ohio. Roc, as he was affectionately called, enjoyed playing chess, basketball, football, billiards, and he enjoyed cooking. Roc was extremely loving and caring and had a smile that lit up a room. Roc loved giving everything he had to others when he didn’t have much to give. Giving love and support meant more to him than anything else. Roc also had accepted Christ as his personal savior. Roc is survived by his parents, Joshua Jermaine Hood and Melissa Marie Hood; four siblings, Fantasia Marie Hood, Elijah Zareus Hood, Darrien Joshua Hood, and Trever Allen King; paternal grandfather, Bernard (Deborah) Hood of Columbus, Ohio; paternal grandmother, Sharon (Dr. Larry) Rawls; maternal grandmother, Karen King; uncle Jason King; aunt, Tracina Hood; and a host of loved ones who will miss him dearly.

Visitation 11:00 AM and Funeral Service 12:00 PM Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, 275 Grace St.. Mansfield, Ohio. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave., Columbus.

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  1. Sending my thoughts and prayers to Family and Friends of Ra’Keeim. So sorry for your loss.
    ❤️

  2. Praying for the Hood family

  3. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his and the souls of all the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

  4. Charles and Patti (Cash) Ray

    Our Prayers are with the Hood Family.

  5. Fred and Teresa Johnson

    Praying over the Hood family. May God hold you close through the coming days.

  6. Christine Canada English

    Absent from this earth means present with the Lord. God be with you all. In your time of loss.. rip little angel..

  7. I am so sorry. I am holding all of you in my thoughts and prayers.

  8. Josh and family,

    I am so sorry about the passing of your son. He’s in the Savior’s everlasting arms which provides comfort but the pain of losing a son is unimaginable I’m sure. I’m sure at times you and your family feel very alone. My heartfelt prayers are with each of you during this time. May God provide exactly what all of you need as only he can do. Much love and prayers.

    Jenny Taylor

  9. Juwan & Brianna Howard and Family

    Our hearts are heavy with this loss. But we know God has Roc safe in His arms. May the love of God consume you and give you peace. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

  10. I remember he was respectful to us when he walked past our house. So sorry gone to soon. ❤️❤️❤️

  11. My deepest sincere apologies for the lost of your son. I pray that our Heavenly Father comfort you all during this time of bereavement. May The Father wrap His Loving arms around you all In Jesus Name Amen!

  12. May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Please accept my sincere condolences.

  13. Jim and Bev Stewart

    Many great memories of Roc growing up with our grandson (Jordan), and their friends. We enjoyed watching them make those childhood memories and grow into happy young adults. Continued prayers for Roc’s family and friends. Such peace in knowing he is in the arms of our Heavenly Father. Love and hugs to his family as they grieve❤️

  14. To the Hood family. I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. The last enemy death will be brought to nothing! 1 Corinthians 15:26.

  15. Our hearts are truly broken and we are sending lots of love prayers to Josh, Melissa, Fantasia, Darrien and Elijah!
    Jenny, Kaylee, Kylie, Kamden and the King Family!

  16. Rita and Jean Shoulders

    So sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and your family.In The Name Of Jesus Amen. R.I.H.Sweetheart.We love you but God love you more..Amen

  17. Roc: we never met even though we were related, may you Rest In Peace forever.

    Joshua: My deepest sympathies for your son.

  18. Words truly cannot convey my deepest sympathy I have for you and your family at this time. I am just so sorry for your loss. You’ll stay in our prayers.
    Sincerely,
    Tamie & Anthony Wilson
    (Debb Hood’s sister & nephew)

  19. Betty Palmer-Harris

    Praying for you and family in the loss of your love one. May God keep you at this time of bereavement.

  20. Rev Juelene Thompson

    Praying for you Johsha and the family, The sadness of this is so sad,, but remember in all things God loves us best. I pray whoever caused this pain will be found and taken care of. Please know we all are in sorrow with you!!!

  21. Jackie, Jacqua, & Ryan Ray

    Praying for my family, may God give peace and strength. Jackie, Jacqua and Ryan Ray

  22. Harry, Jane & Caleb Johnson

    Josh & Family,
    So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you and your family.
    Love & prayers,

  23. My deepest condolences and prayers to the Hood family. May God comfort your hearts during your time of mourning.

  24. I have known this young man since he started a Madison. I was one of his lunch ladies. He was always a very respectful young man. Gone too soon. My heart is heavy. Until we meet again Roc RIP.

  25. Matthew R Moore

    Roc was a great man, I met him at Parkside, he helped me keep in stride

  26. Kristen and Josie

    I remember watching Roc, Fantasia and Josie when ya’ll lived in VA. He was all smiles. We have some good memories from the short time that we got to know and hang out with your family. We were so sad when y’all moved.
    -Kristen
    I remember playing with Fantasia and Roc in Kindergarten. When Fantasia and I were playing My Little Pony or Barbies, he would ask us to come play with him. I remember us all watching Jurassic Park together.
    -Josie
    We are so sorry for your loss. We can’t even imagine your pain. We are praying for your family.

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