Paul Raymond Hood, 71 of Alexandria was called home by his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 25, 2020 in Community Hospital after an extended illness. Paul was born in Muncie, IN on Nov. 16, 1948 and was the son of Paul and Mona (Brown) Hood. On Jan. 20, 1967 he married Merna (Johnson) Hood who preceded him in death on Jan. 31, 2018. He graduated from Alexandria High School and went on to graduate from the Union Bible Seminary in 1979. Paul retired from Guide Lamp after 30 years of service. He also served in the ministry serving his Lord for over 40 years. He was a member and former pastor of the Fishersburg Wesleyan Church. Lately he had been attending the Eastside Church of the Nazarene. Paul always enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, but his greatest love was preaching the gospel and serving his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Jeff (Susan) Hood, Steve (Jama) Hood and Greg (Amie) Hood; his brother, Robert Hood; his 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Merna Hood. A celebration of Paul’s life will be on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in Whetsel Funeral Service, Alexandria with Dr. Joe Dagostino officiating. Burial will follow in Park View Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. In accordance with state mandates for public safety, social distancing will be observed and face covering are required. For online condolences at www.whetselfuneralservice.com.