Photo courtesy of Chadwick Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC - New London
New London, New Hampshire
Dec 28, 1930 – Aug 16, 2015 (Age 84)
NEW LONDON – David A. Hodges, Sr., (84) died peacefully at his home on August 16, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. David was born on December 28, 1930 in Woburn, Massachusetts, the son of Alton V. and Florence (Harrison) Hodges. In his youth, David worked at local greenhouses and farms in the Woburn area. He graduated from Woburn High School in 1948 and attended Burdett College, Boston University, and Weaver School of Real Estate. David served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1954. He graduated from Chemical, Biological & Radiological Warfare School in Japan and studied the effects of the atom bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. David also served as a Sergeant Major with the 8th Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a proud veteran, and could always be seen wearing his Korean Veteran hat.
Always the business entrepreneur, David was the former owner/president of Hodges Insurance Agency, NH Wilbert Vault Company, Earth, Inc.,and owner of North Woburn Hardware. David was the President of The Hodges Companies located in Concord, New Hampshire. Founded by David in 1969, he took great pride in providing quality development, construction, and property management in the many business and residential complexes throughout the state of New Hampshire. He was honored as "Business Person of the Year" in 1990 by the NH Business Journal, and "Concord Area Builder of the Year" in 1986 by the Concord Home Builders Association. David was very active in the Concord community and served as a director of Horizon Bank & Trust, Chairman of the City of Concord Economic Development Advisory Council, Director of the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce, Concord Rotary Club, NH Supreme Court Judicial Conduct Committee, NH Home Builders Association, Bank of NH Concord Advisory Board, NH Housing Finance Authority, NH Housing Commission, and the NH Industrial Development Authority. David was a member of the Salisbury Congregational Church and served on the investment committee and as a Trustee of the Salisbury Town Trust.
David's real passion in life was his family and his animals. He was an accomplished horseman who was well known for his talents of breeding, training, and showing registered Quarter Horses. He served as a Director of the National Reining Horse Association, was a past president of the NH Quarter Horse Association and a founder and past president of the Northeastern Reining Horse Association. David took pride in his beautiful horse farm in Salisbury, and could typically be seen working his hay fields and riding in the horse arena with his family. David was a loving, kind, and generous man who will be missed by many.
To celebrate and honor David's life memorial contributions may be made to the Pope Memorial SPCA of Concord- Merrimack county, 94 Silk Farm Rd Concord, NH 03301, or the Concord Hospital, 250 Pleasant St. Concord, NH
Memorial Service September 12th 2015 at 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church, New London NH.
Remembered By
Sharon Richards
September 07, 2015 | Barnstead, NH
We are so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. He was a wonderful neighbor who was generous with his words and resources. I truly miss my "mailbox buddy" where most of our conversations took place. May his family remember the good times they shared together.
Dawn and Ralf Platte
August 31, 2015 | Salisbury, NH
we are very sorry for your loss.our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Pam & Rob Potter
August 27, 2015
While employed at the Hodges Companies I had the opportunity to become both employee and friends with the Hodges family. I could not ask for a better family to work with. I am deeply sorry to read about Daves passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family
Jo-Ann Leppard
August 27, 2015 | Concord, NH
Dave, you were always a loyal friend to all in the Concord Rotary Club. Rest in peace.
Carter Barger
August 25, 2015 | Carbondale,, CO
David was a true light in my life and he will shine forever. He was a gentle giant and will be missed by many. Through my tears I hear him saying,"Today I'm doing better, I will be driving soon." A positive outlook with eternal grace.
Ellen Mann
August 25, 2015 | New London, NH
Dave was special--so kind, gentle and thoughtful. I will always remember him with a smile. Mary Anne D'Alton
August 23, 2015
We came to Salisbury, NH in 1979 and met Dave and his family. We were pleased to call Dave and his family friends. Dave had a big heart and was a friend to everyone he met. We shared our love of Quarter Horses with Dave and his lovely wife Joanne. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wonderful family. Jean & Norm Black
August 23, 2015
Dave served on the Judicial Conduct Committee when I was the administrator and was always the source of sound advice, a great help to me, and he made a real contribution to the quality of our judicial system. A man of many talents, interests, and accomplishment.
Tony McManus
August 23, 2015 | Dover, NH
