Charles P. Hood, 54, died May 29, 2008 at Olathe Medical Center, Olathe, Kansas. He was born January 25, 1954 at Hays, Kansas, the son of Melvin and Reta (Decker) Hood. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Hood was of the protestant faith. Survivors include his mother, Reta Hood, Hoisington, Kansas; three brothers: Jason Hood, Larned, Kansas; Jerry Hood, M.D., Austin, Texas; and Jeff Hood, Great Bend, Kansas; and two sisters: Janet Hood, Hoisington, Kansas; and Jolene Helmick, Wichita, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his father, Melvin Hood. Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 6, 2008 at Hoisington Cemetery with the Reverend Dick Ogle officiating. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 5, 2008 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. Memorials are to the Charles Hood Funeral Expense Fund, in care of the funeral home.