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William HODGES Obituary
Born on Oct. 1, 1959, in Fayetteville, N.C., he was a Peninsula resident for the past 40 years. Bill was in the U.S Marine Corp from 1977 to 1984, worked for Anheuser Busch, and Ball Metal Container and attended Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church.
Survivors include his daughter, Allison Michelle Hodges; and six brothers and sisters, James Franklin McEllis, Charles Oakley McElhose, Cynthia Dawn Fann, Ronald Kay McElhose Sr., Dale Anthony Hodges and Mark Allen Hodges.
A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 26, 2010, at the Weymouth Funeral Home Chapel with Military Honors. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for William HODGES
Cassandra (Bieber) Wells
April 6, 2025
15 years has passed, but the heartache remains. I miss you so much.
Kelly Keefe
July 20, 2010
Despite the changes in both of our lives, you still held a special place in my heart, & always will.
Allison Hodges
July 19, 2010
Missing you more & more as each day passes Daddy. I will always be your little girl. I love you always & forever.
Kelly Keefe
July 19, 2010
Despite our choices in life, you'll always hold a special place in my heart.
Vicki Fisher
July 7, 2010
Rest in Peace Bill. You were taken far too soon. You will forever be in my heart. I will see you on the other side.
PooBear Gagnon
June 27, 2010
RIP Brother... You will be missed badly...
Semper Fi Brother...
CynD Fann
June 27, 2010
My baby brother Bill, I have loved you deeply and I know the love you had for for me as your only sister was special. I know the love you had for your brothers was deep. The love you had for Mom was such a part of you, however, she never knew what a large piece of you she took with her when she left. The love you had for Casey, kept her by your side even in the difficult last times. The love you had for Allison, could never be matched by any of us. All your friends and family feel a large part of their heart has been taken out of them and is with you now in heaven. We have the empty which was once filled by your love for us. Thanks for filling that place all these years! I miss you! I will miss our late night calls. Hold me a good spot and I'll see ya when I get there! Your sis, CynD
Melissa Hindsley
June 27, 2010
Condolences for Tripp's family and friends. Rest in Peace, Marine. Guard the gates for us.
Jay Barbery
June 27, 2010
Allison, I want to offer my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Bill was a true friend to me and my life is better for having known him.
JACK SMITH
June 26, 2010
SEMPER FI, REST IN PEACE,FARE WIND'S AND FOLLOWING SEA'S ON YOUR JOURNEY TO HEAVENS GATES.MARINE BROTHER
Mike Mee
June 26, 2010
Billie-
You were a great friend from our teenage days at Concord Lake. I didn't know of your passing until this afternoon. My deep condolences to your family. Hug your Mom and my Mom in heaven pal.
Mike Mee
Ed Snead
June 26, 2010
I first met Bill at Ball Metal Container and we became good friends. Allison, I know you meant the world to him. He would always light up when speaking of you. May God bless you and your family!
Barbara Hanna
June 26, 2010
Allison - My most sincere sympathy. There are no words of wisdom just those of love. He will live on through you.
Robert&Brenda Tenney
June 26, 2010
A Brother Marine who left his foot prints on our Hearts+SEMPER FI+REST+EASY Brother Tripp+++When the role is called up yonder we will meet on that beautiful shore
Sheila Isham
June 26, 2010
My prayers and condolences are with your family and loved ones. Be at peace Brother.
Semper Fidelis,
Ron McElhose
June 25, 2010
Tripp, William, Bill, or as we knew you, Billie, you will be missed by many. The times we had in our lives will never be forgotten. You were a great brother that I will always love. Your life ended way to short but I know you will be happy with our Mother in Heaven! Please give her a hug for me and keep her company until I can arrive and be with you both. I will miss you Bill!
Tiffany Birl
June 25, 2010
You are missed by so many, Billy! God Bless you, and keep Aunt Pat company.
SSgt Brent Talbot
June 25, 2010
Rest in Peace, and Semper Fi., my Marine brother. May the Lord accept you into His loving embrace after you stand your watch at the gates and are properly relieved by one of us.
George and Donna Reilly
June 25, 2010
Our sincere condolences to Tripp's family and especially to Casey. Our prayers are with you.
"Semper Fi Brother"
Monica & Patrick Groebel Wilkerson
June 25, 2010
We wish you fair winds & a following sea. Your brothers & sisters in arms salute you one last time. Thank you for your service to our country & for your friendship. Pat Wilkerson CWO 3,USN RET & Mona
William David
June 25, 2010
Semper Fi.........Rest in Peace
Sympathy & condolences & prayers for family & friends.
JAMES WILLIS
June 25, 2010
Rest in peace brother." Another Marine reporting in"
Barbie Dukes
June 25, 2010
I am sorry that I cannot be with the rest of the family to honor Billy...he was truly a great guy who believed family and friends were everything. He never failed to tell everyone that he loved them, no matter that he talked to you an hour before and told you...so many people can learn by his example. And he always had a smile for everyone and would sit there hours on end listening, if that's what you needed.
Although he hadn't seen or talked to his daughter for quite a bit, he never failed to talk about her, show his bragging pics of her, and just love her the best way he knew how. He loved you Allison, beyond words...
I hope you can find peace now, Billy. The pain is over. The turmoil is done. You will always be loved and never forgotten. You will always hold a special place in my heart and I will never forget the special times that we shared together...
Semper FI Marine...I love you
June 25, 2010
RIP Brother - Semper Fi - Pun
Cpl John J Harrison
June 25, 2010
Sincere condolences to Tripp's family, especially Casey. May he rest in peace. Farewell and Semper Fi Brother Marine.
Jerry Biggs
June 25, 2010
Rest in Peace Tripp
God Bless
Semper Fi
Gene Pelletier
June 25, 2010
Rest in Peace Marine
Tripp, sincere condolences for your family and the Special One you leave behind. God Bless
Gene and Maria Pelletier
Susan Knight
June 25, 2010
I remember Bill in our younger day's in Youth Group & Campus Life. Our gang had great fun together, many laugh's and adventures! Bill had a great smile and he will certainly be missed. Till we meet again in heaven, keep a seat warm!!! God Bless
Dornetta Elkins
June 25, 2010
Our thoughts are with William's family, friends and special lady Casey, we hope peace has him all wrapped up. HOORAH ~Dornetta & Arch
Brian Parsons
June 25, 2010
Tripp was a great friend and Brother. See you when my orders come in to Camp Heavens Gate. Semper FI, Sgt Hodges.
Cpl Brian Parsons
USMC 1990-95
Douglasville, GA
Cassandra Bieber
June 25, 2010
Tripp was my best friend. He and I lived together the past four years. I know how much his family and friends meant to him, especially his daughter, Allison.
I would like to thank the ER and ICU staff at Riverside Hospital for taking such outstanding care of him, especially Linda-Marie. Tripp always held those in the medical profession in the highest regard. He encouraged me to go to nursing school and I graduated a few months ago as a nurse. He was so proud of me for that.
I am forever grateful to his neighbors who have stood by us and were right there for him whenever we needed you the most.
The Marines were a big part of his life and he loved them all.
Duke and Handsome will miss his company the most, especially all of those late night ice cream binges.
I love you Tripp....always have, always will. Thank you for being such a huge part of my life and for giving me the opportunity to be a part of yours. Life will never be the same without you.
I miss you terribly!
Johanna Bradshaw
June 25, 2010
May you find peace in the arms of our father and savior.
Cassandra Bieber
June 25, 2010
Tripp was my best friend and lived with me the past four years. He loved his family and friends...especially his daughter, Allison. I will always cherish the memories I have of him and I would like to thank the nurses of ICU at Riverside hospital (especially Linda-Marie) for taking such wonderful care of him. He always thought highly of those who worked in the healthcare profession and encouraged me to go to nursing school. I am thankful for him pushing me to finish, even when I doubted myself.
My deepest condolences to his friends and family. I would like to thank those who stood beside him, especially his many neighborhood friends. You were always there for him when he needed you. I will never forget that and I know he won't either.
I love you Tripp and I will see you on the other side. Semper Fidelis Marine.
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