of Philippines,
July 13, 1950 - April 9, 2014
Edgar Alvis Hodges, Jr., 63, of the Philippine Islands, formerly of Jonesboro, passed away on April 9, 2014. He was born July 13, 1950 in St. Louis, MO to Edgar Alvis and Vida Hodges. Edgar was retired from the U.S. Army, serving from 1969 to 1994 with full disability. He was a Vietnam veteran.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Alan and James; and a sister, Laverne Ward.
Survivors include his two sons, Bryan Hodges and Tommy Hodges; a daughter, Karry Fow; five grandchildren; two brothers, Eddie Hodges and Doug Hodges; and two sisters, Mary Herring and Linda Foreman.
A graveside service will be 1 pm Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Oaklawn Cemetery in Jonesboro with Wynndel King officiating. No visitation is planned.
Services are under the direction of Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home of Jonesboro.
SFC Hodges was the toughest soldier I ever served with. 2/5 CAV He tought me how to lead. Loved him like a second father RIP Al.
served with the finest platoon sergeant I ever had. Sorry to hear of his passing
Dear family of Junior Hodges. We are so sad to hear of Junior's passing. Cousins become more dear to us with each passing day, and the loss of any is a great loss. Keeping all the family in our prayers. We will join with you at the cemetery tomorrow. Love, Nan and Alvis Snider.
Farewell Bro. I was truly blessed to have known you, Alan, your mom, and rest of your family. You will be truly missed. My biggest consolation was to have spent the 3+ weeks with you in Angeles City, PI in Feb/Mar of this year. It was good. Thank you for bering my friend. Save me a barstool in Heaven. We'll continue the party if and when I get there. Love ya!
May God comfort you in this trying time. The family are in my thoughts and prayers.
GOOD MEMORIES OF OUR FRIENDSHIP WHEN WE WERE YOUNG
RIP Junior. You will be missed. God be with the family at this trying time. My love & Prayers will be with all of you.