Robert Eugene “Bob” Hood
August 4, 1954 – May 11, 2019
Robert “Bob” Eugene Hood of Upper Marlboro, MD, passed away at home on May 11, 2019. He was born to Fay Sims Hood and the late Donald “Gene” Eugene Hood in Washington, DC on August 4, 1954.
Bob was an adventurous spirit, a quality he instilled in his daughters. He started his career as an electrician but soon found his passion as a pyrotechnician. For over 20 years he traveled the world creating effects on stage, taking time to see the sights and making friends along the way. Some of the places he spoke about most were Australia, Germany, Portugal and Japan. He regularly gathered with friends to play darts. He was an avid reader, enjoyed Sci-Fi movies and playing cards.
Bob’s memory will live on through his children, Jessica M. Hood and husband Brian C. Suter of San Leandro, CA, Julie C. Hood of Annapolis, his sisters and brother, Donna J. Hood, Robin L. Pilkerton (Francis), John E. Hood (Sue), Alice J. Johnson (Bernard), Joyce L. Johnson (Paul), numerous nieces and nephews and the many friends he made around the world.
Visitation
&
Services
- Time of Remembrance and Sharing
Saturday, May 18, 2019
5:30 pm
Interment
- Private
Contributions
Maryland Food Bank
2200 Halethorpe Farms Road
Baltimore, MD 21227
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We were lucky enough to know & work with Bob on tour. He was a funny, kind and genuine friend. Great times and great travels were had and memories made. Our thoughts with the family. Cheers friend, rest peacefully. Ally & Thom Krimminger (Rat boy) ❤️
As I mostly knew Bobbyy from working alongside him, Bobby was his own man, confident in his convictions and always focused on his goals. I also know that off-the-clock, he was relaxed, genuine and good-natured, always ready to engage in thoughtful conversation. He will be missed by his family and colleagues and his memory will linger, long after today. Rest-in-peace Bobby.
In 1998 Bob was travelling with Janet Jackson’s ‘Velvet Rope’, and I joined him for the New Zealand concerts. I admired his no-nonsense yet generous manner; I remember the smile that animated his whole tattooed body when we shared our love of Jeff Beck’s guitar, and that memory still makes me smile two decades later. Now that human stars don’t matter to him, may he travel well through the real stars.
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My brother, my protector, my friend.
I loved him unconditionally.
We were lucky enough to know & work with Bob on tour. He was a funny, kind and genuine friend. Great times and great travels were had and memories made. Our thoughts with the family. Cheers friend, rest peacefully. Ally & Thom Krimminger (Rat boy) ❤️
As I mostly knew Bobbyy from working alongside him, Bobby was his own man, confident in his convictions and always focused on his goals. I also know that off-the-clock, he was relaxed, genuine and good-natured, always ready to engage in thoughtful conversation. He will be missed by his family and colleagues and his memory will linger, long after today. Rest-in-peace Bobby.
I just received news of Bob’s passing. Deepest condolences, may his memory comfort you all during this difficult time.
For my husband, Ted, Bob was a member of his touring family and for the both of us Bob was a dear friend. He leaves us with some wonderful memories and will be deeply missed.
In 1998 Bob was travelling with Janet Jackson’s ‘Velvet Rope’, and I joined him for the New Zealand concerts. I admired his no-nonsense yet generous manner; I remember the smile that animated his whole tattooed body when we shared our love of Jeff Beck’s guitar, and that memory still makes me smile two decades later. Now that human stars don’t matter to him, may he travel well through the real stars.