The son of James Curtis and Kay Austin Hodges of Sikeston, Mo., he was a farm manager, member of Gravel Ridge Baptist Church in Charleston and attended Milburn Baptist Church. He was also a member of the American Motorcycle Association and a musician.
In addition to his parents he is survived by his wife, Sandra Ann Dowdy Hodges of Milburn, and a stepson, Thomas Dowdy of Milburn.
Services were conducted today at the Milner & Orr Funeral Home in Arlington with Glyn Stewart officiating.
Burial followed at the IOOF Cemetery in Charleston.
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