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Albert Hodges Obituary

Albert Guy Hodges, 85, of Glade Hill, Va., died Monday, December 21, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Pearlie and Lucy Mary Bousman Hodges, four sisters, Christine Hall, Thelma, Waleta, and Doris Hodges and two brothers, Perry and Morton Hodges. Guy was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Marines. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Dorothy Brown Hodges; one daughter, Diane Bousman (Glenn); two sons, Dennis Hodges (Betty); Bobby Dale Hodges (Donna); seven grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; six stepgreat-grandchildren; one sister, Paige Davis; three brothers, Carlton Hodges (Clarabelle), Glennwood Hodges, Junior Gilbert Hodges (Rebecca); sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Helen Moran, John Everett Brown, Mary Brown, Peggy Davis, Ben Louis Brown, Jr., Jane Troutt, Phyllis and Jimmy Martin; special friends, Lori and Bradley Baker; numerous nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Bradley S. Dulaney officiating. Interment will follow in the Hodges Family Cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday with his family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, "Exclusive provider for Veterans & Family Memorial Care", Rocky Mount.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Dec. 22 to Dec. 23, 2009.

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Misty Hodges

December 26, 2009

I am going to miss my Uncle Guy so much. Guy was a wonderful person. I wish I could be more like him. Guy and Dorothy are like grandparents to me as for all of my aunts and uncles. He was such a strong man.

Cynthia Hodges

December 23, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Guy was a good man, I don't think I ever heard him raise his voice, and I know we all drove him crazy when we were young. God Bless all of you.

December 23, 2009

DOROTHY AND FAMILY,
WE ARE SO SADDEN BY GUY'S PASSING .
KNOW THAT YOU ALL ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.
MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL IN THIS TIME OF GRIEVING DAYS AHEAD.
J.H. AND BETTY MEEKS

December 23, 2009

Our sympathy and prayers go to the Hodges family at this time. May God bless and comfort you in your sorrow.

Nancy and Ravon Thurman

Brenda Smith

December 22, 2009

Dorothy,Dianne,Bobby Dale,Dennis and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God keep you strong.

Brandy Thompson

December 22, 2009

Donnie&Renea,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.

Lori Cundiff

December 22, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May GOD give you extra strength to get you through this difficult time.

December 22, 2009

Love you like a grandpa
Blabbermouth (Lori)

David & Heather Willoughby

December 22, 2009

So sorry for you Family's loss

December 22, 2009

Our sympathy and prayers for you and all the family.

God Bless
Billy & Kathy Hudson

don hodges

December 22, 2009

to the family, our thoughts and prayers go to you all. our family has always been a big part of the glade hill area and guy was a big part of it. god bless to all of you during the time of your loss.

Danielle

December 22, 2009

I felt privelaged to help take care of Mr. Hodges, even though it was only for a brief time. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Sandra Whitlow

December 22, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jackie Gibson

December 22, 2009

so sorry for your loss,Guy will be missed by everyone in the Redwood, Gladehill area,my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time

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