Sid Hood, 73, restaurant owner helped start Maritime Museum
April 17, 2022
John Sidney Hood III of Georgetown died April 17 at his home. He was 73.
Known as Sid, he was born Jan. 15, 1949, in Gastonia, N.C., the son of Dr. John Sidney Hood Jr. and Nell Sudduth Hood. He was a founder of the Georgetown Wooden Boat Show and the S.C. Maritime Museum. In addition, he supported the museum’s youth sailing program. He also served on the board of the Georgetown County Airport Commission.
Mr. Hood was best known by many for the waterfront dining establishment, The River Room. As an owner of the popular downtown restaurant, he created a warm and inviting space for locals and tourists to enjoy dining on local seafood with family and friends.
He loved discovering good food, wine and live music. His favorite travel destinations were New Orleans, Austin, Las Vegas and the Napa Valley.
He is survived by his wife, Sally Swineford Hood; his sister, Betsy Cowan (Mark) of Myrtle Beach; his brother, Taylor Harrison Hood (Anne) of Lexington, N.C.; two nephews, Harrison Hood (Morgan) and David Cowan; a niece, Anna Hood; and his great-niece and nephew, Parker and Kate Hood.
Memorials may be made to the S.C. Maritime Museum Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 2228, Georgetown, SC 29442 (scmaritimemuseum.org).
