Dylan Michael Hood

Dylan Michael Hood passed away on Wednesday December 18th, 2024.

Dylan was born in Shawnee Mission, Kansas to his parents Rita Hofmann-Hood and Anthony Hood on September 12th, 2000. Growing up in Olathe with his older brother Nathanael Hood. Dylan graduated early from Olathe South High School in the winter of 2018 and attended Johnson County Community College, studying Automotive Technology. Dylan began working at Olathe Ford-Lincoln on May 2022 and was recently awarded Top Quality Service Technician in 2024.

Dylan had many passions. From anything dealing with cars, photography, computers, cooking, and caring for animals. He was always curious, loved learning new things, and brought joy and happiness to everyone he met. Dylan’s great big heart was a rare and precious gift in this world, one that will continue to inspire and uplift his friends and family forever. Every day, he brought joy through his humor and perfect smile. Even in fleeting moments, Dylan touched lives and made the world a better place. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Dylan is survived by his father Anthony Hood, his mother Rita Hofmann-Hood, his brother Nathanael Hood, sister-in-law Lucy Hood, his girlfriend Jorden Vinson, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, countless friends. 

We will be honoring Dylan’s life with a visitation from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday December 27th followed the next day with a small service at 10:00AM at Penwell-Gabel 14275 S. Black bob Rd. Olathe, KS 66062

 In Lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to: KC Pet Project Donate Here

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