Nick Hood

Nick Robert Hood, Jr. was born in Coweta, Oklahoma on Monday, November 28, 1938, to parents, Nick Robert, Sr. and Wantha Ella Ingram. He went to be with his Creator from his residence in Broken Arrow, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 87 years of age. Nick was one of three children growing up in the Broken Arrow area. He liked athletics and was involved in several sports throughout high school; football, basketball, and baseball. He graduated from Broken Arrow High School in 1957. He went on to Oklahoma Military Academy in Claremore to obtain his Associates degree in Business. He continued his education at the University of Tulsa until he was needed to take over the family business – Hood’s Grocery & Station in Broken Arrow at Kenosha & Elm Place. Using his strong work ethic, Nick successfully took over the business. Due to the widening of the intersection in 1974, Nick moved the business to 71st & Main – Hood’s Sales & Service. He had a great personality and enjoyed being around and talking to people. Nick was a man of many talents – “Jack of all trades”. While in the 6th grade, the charming Janice Mallow caught the eye of Nick, and they became infatuated with each other. After spending their high school years together, they decided to ‘tie the knot’ and start their own family. Nick and Janice were united in holy matrimony in Broken Arrow, on Saturday, September 15, 1961. They made their home in Broken Arrow where they raised three daughters of their own. His family and his faith were what Nick considered the most important parts of his life. Nick had many hobbies, but above all were hunting and fishing. He was a lover of the outdoors and everything in nature. Nick always had a bird dog or two throughout his entire life. Having a green thumb, he was fond of tending to his garden and planting trees of all kinds. All his life, Nick put his Boy Scout skills and training to good use. Nick was a mechanic and successful businessman. He enjoyed running his own business with his wife, Janice, working together side-by-side from 1962 until their retirement in 2004. His heart leaned towards service, and he was always happy to help others. Nick was a very involved leader in the Broken Arrow community volunteering his time to serve wherever he was needed. Being a member of numerous civic and community organizations, Nick left quite a mark on his beloved community of Broken Arrow. He served on the Broken Arrow City Council for many years before being elected Mayor of Broken Arrow. Nick held the title of Mayor of Broken Arrow for 10 years. He was involved in his church and taught Sunday school at Aspen Park Baptist Church in Broken Arrow. Nick touched the lives of many people, and he will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Family to treasure all the memories, Wife, Janice Hood of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Children, Regina Hood Sperry of Broken Arrow; Renn Hood Dickerson and Jeff of Broken Arrow Grandchildren, Nicholas Hunter, Natasha Hunter Barnett and Daniel, Cheyanne Sperry Great-Grandchild, Rowen Barnett Siblings, Billie Sue Thompson, Joe Hood and Donna Nieces, Julie Spencer and TJ, Niki Jo Floresca and Lawrence, Valarie Rowe and Kyle Aunts, Joyce Pulliam, Rada Higgins and many cousins Preceded in death by his parents, Nick, Sr. and Wantha Hood, and daughter, Robin Hood-Hunter.

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Nick Hood

November 28, 1938 - April 25, 2026