Larry Jay Hodges, 73, of Garden City, died Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at the home of his daughter in Henefer, Utah. He was born August 13, 1939, in Logan, Utah, the son of Jay P. and Margaret Fuller Hodges. He married Lana Pollock on March 18, 1960, in Elko, Nev.
Larry grew up in Pickleville, Utah, and attended North Rich High School. He served in the U.S. Navy and retired from Hill Air Force Base in 1993. Larry was a member of the American Legion and Rich County Search and Rescue.
Larry passed away surrounded by his family shortly after celebrating he and Lana's 53rd wedding anniversary. As owner of Hodges Toy Box in Garden City, Utah, Larry's motto was "He who dies with the most toys WINS" and he WON!
Larry is survived by his wife Lana Hodges; children Terrie (Guy) Cox and Robin (Joel) Riches; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; siblings Nancy Gibson and Jayne (Brad) Davis; and a plethora of lifelong friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Margaret Theora, brother Douglas Fuller and granddaughter Afton Lynn Riches.
There will be a gathering to celebrate his life from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2013, at the Hodges family home in Garden City on Hodges Canyon Road. Graveside services will be at 3:30 p.m. in the Garden City Cemetery with military honors. Arrangements are under the direction of Allen-Hall Mortuary of Logan.
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Published by Logan Herald Journal from Mar. 21 to Mar. 23, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Larry Hodges

12 Entries

March 25, 2013

We are going to miss Larry. Rondo always looked forward to visiting and discussing the "toys" and stories of family & Bear Lake. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you all. Barb (Hodges)& Rondo Rawlings

Kay Hodges

March 22, 2013

Lana, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. We always enjoyed our visits in Bear Lake with you and Larry. May many fond memories fill you with peace and comfort as you celebrate your life together. Love, Norman and Kay Hodges

March 22, 2013

Hi Jayne
Sorry for your loss. May God bless you.I miss the good old days at Bear Lake. Love Ya Robin Hansen Melton

Eugene and Judy Fuller

March 21, 2013

we will miss this cousin so much. we love the family and send our best to each of you. You are so strong Lana. know that we are thinking of you at this time and love you so much. Love Judy and Eugene...........

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Leon & Nancy Hodges

March 21, 2013

Lana and family,
It seems that when strong and vibrant personalities get "called home", that it changes the we think about the area that they lived in. Pickelville (note the correct spelling that too few know about) will not be quite the same. I always greatly enjoyed his smile and positive outlook on life. He was a good friend as well as a cousin. I will see you this summer, as always.
With fondest feelings and condolences,
Leon and Nancy Hodges

jodie Herpel

March 21, 2013

I am so sorry and sad to hear about your loss Hodges Family. Oh how i loved hanging out at your home and going on little vacations with all of you! Much Love and prayers your way. I love you all. Jodie Carlow Herpel

Patty Hodges Winans

March 21, 2013

I'll miss Larry. He was a joy to be around. Loved his stories of how things used to be at Bear Lake. My heart goes out to all that loved him. Enjoyed my visits with him the last few years. Will miss you cuz.

March 21, 2013

i am so sorry to here this please accept ,y condolences

ROGER EARLEY

March 21, 2013

LANA HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM. NEVER FORGET ALL THE SNOWMACHINE RUNS. WISH WE COULD BE THERE WE WILL SEE YOU IN THE SPRING

Larry added to the beauty of Bear Lake

Don & Nola Swenson

March 21, 2013

Dear Lana, Ditto to the comment by Jim and Linda. Nola and I can't count all the times that Larry came to our aid. You were by his side so many of those times. He was a master mechanic and loved to help others. We always got our fair share of water when he was the water-master. He was a man of principle, a man who you could trust. In our eyes, he handled the rough parts of his life with the dignity you would expect from a brave and courageous person. Know that we love you. Don & Nola

March 21, 2013

I just wanted the family to know how sorry I am for the great loss you must be feeling for your beloved Larry. May the drawing close to God in prayer strengthen and comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Psalm 94:18,19

March 21, 2013

Dear Lana,
Hodges Canyon Road won't be the same without Larry. What a guy. He knew everything, and was willing to share it. We will miss him, and remember him everytime we see you, the toy box, and the yard. We are in St. Geo. so unable to attend services, but will be thinking of you and Larry especially that day.
Jim and Linda

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