He was a retired farmer, a United States Army Veteran having served in World War II, and was a member of Wilmar Baptist Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Judith Coats and husband Don of Cabot, six grandchildren, Adam Coats and wife Kristen of Cabot, Monica Griffin and husband Josh of Cabot, Mike Lee and wife Roxanne of Grand Prairie, TX, Nancy Moore and husband William of Wilmar, Jason Hodges and fiancee Liz of Trumann, Justin Hodges and wife Norma of Heber Springs; thirteen great-grandchildren; two brothers, Dr. William H. Hodges, Jr. of Wilmar and Robert H. Hodges of Tyler, TX; one sister, Judith Georgine of Belton, Missouri; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at Wilmar Baptist Church, Highway 278 West, in Wilmar, AR. Burial will follow at Old Saline Cemetery in Wilmar. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time at Wilmar Baptist Church. In lieu of flower memorials may be given to the Wilmar Baptist Food Pantry Ministry. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(5)
Mary Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Sunday, May 20, 2018 Deepest sympathy to the family. So sorry for your loss.Cindy McKinstry
Little Rock, AR Saturday, May 19, 2018 Judith, Mr. Bill, Uncle Robert & rest of the John Hodges family,So sorry for your loss of Mr . John. My prayers & toughts are with y’all during this time. He lived such a full life & definetly loved his family & friends.
God bless you, Cindy McKinstry
Carole (Doss) Rushing
Woodlawn, AR Friday, May 18, 2018 Dear family, I was so sorry to read of John's passing. Robert it has been such a long time since we were all in school together and I haven't seen Bill in so many years. I actually had seen John manytimes since seeing either of you. My prayer is that you will lean on the Lord for your comfort, peace and strength during this time of grieving. I know Ma and Pa Hodges brought you up in the nurture and admonition of our Lord and my prayer is that you will remember that at this time. They had a lot to do with raising a lot of us that way. Know you are in my heart and though it has been so many years I still love you and pray for you.
Carole (Doss-Johns) Rushing
Jeremy and Jennifer Calhoun
Wilmar, AR Friday, May 18, 2018 Prayers for the family. We met Mr. John while going to Wilmar Baptist Church. This was the kindest man we have ever met. He loved his family and most importantly loved his god. He always remained positive no matter the situation he was facing. We will dearly miss him. Fly high Mr John if anyone deserves it you do.Telese Huffman
Monticello, AR Thursday, May 17, 2018 Bro. Bill, we love you so much. Our hearts hurt for you at the loss of your brother. Please know you are being prayed over by my family and by our church family.