Obituary of John Sidney Hood

John Sidney “Sid” Hood III, 73, husband of Sally Swineford Hood, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 17, 2022. Sid was born in Gastonia, NC, on January 15, 1949, to the late Dr. John Sidney Hood, Jr. and the late Nell Sudduth Hood. Sid was a founder of the Georgetown Wooden Boat Show and The South Carolina Maritime Museum. In addition, he supported the museum's youth sailing program. He also served on the board of the Georgetown County Airport Commission. Sid proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. Sid is best known by many for the waterfront dining establishment, The River Room. As an owner of the popular downtown restaurant, Sid created a warm and inviting space for locals and tourists to enjoy dining on local seafood with family and friends. Sid loved discovering good food, wine and live music. His favorite travel destinations were New Orleans, Austin, Las Vegas and the Napa Valley. His warm smile will be missed by so many who looked forward to pulling up a chair at the bar and having a drink and a laugh with Sid. Rest easy Sid, we wish you good wine, waterfront views, and endless laughter-filled dinners with friends. Sid is survived by his beloved wife and best friend Sally; his sister, Betsy Cowan (Mark) of Myrtle Beach, SC; his brother, Taylor Harrison Hood (Anne) of Lexington, NC; two nephews, Harrison Hood (Morgan) and David Cowan; a niece, Anna Hood; and great niece and nephew, Parker and Kate Hood. Funeral services will be private. Memorials can be made to the South Carolina Maritime Museum Endowment Fund, PO Box 2228, Georgetown, SC 29442 or give online www.scmaritimemuseum.org or contact Hope McFaddin - 843-520-0111.