Photo courtesy of Paul Funeral Home of Washington
Washington, North Carolina
Jun 21, 1942 – Mar 6, 2022 (Age 79)
Jimmy Thad Hodges was born in Washington, NC, on June 21, 1942, to Joseph Floyd and Betty Woolard Hodges and passed away on March 6, 2022.
Graveside services will be held 4:00 PM Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at Oakdale Cemetery officiated by Dr. Greg Barmer. The family will greet friends following the service at the cemetery.
After graduating from Washington High School in 1960, he entered Chowan College where he received an AA degree in 1963. He then attended East Carolina University, obtaining a BS degree in 1965, a degree in Education administration in 1971, and later a degree in Guidance. He was an active member in the North Carolina Association of Educators and served two terms as president at the Beaufort County level. He was a member of the Pirate Club for many years and was proud to have attended every home football game from 1963 until 2020 (57 years).
Mr. Hodges was employed by Beaufort County Schools for over 30 years, from 1966 to 1996. He began his teaching career at Aurora High School where he taught social studies before transferring to Chocowinity High School where he continued to teach social studies until he became a guidance counselor. After retirement Mr. Hodges served as a substitute teacher, primarily at Washington High School, until 2022. He quietly provided financial assistance, including an annual scholarship at Southside High School, to students and former students during his teaching career and as a substitute.
Mr. Hodges was a member of the Washington Jaycees and served as secretary and treasurer. He attended both West End Baptist Church and First Baptist Church in Washington.
Mr. Hodges is preceded in death by his father Joseph Floyd Hodges and his mother Betty Woolard Hodges. He is survived by his many friends and coworkers.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Literacy Volunteers of Beaufort County, the Education Department at the First Baptist Church, or Washington High School Boys/Girls Varsity Soccer.
Condolences may be addressed to the family online by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com
Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Hodges family.
Read MoreA significant part of our "family". Truly a great loss.
Frances Cox
May 31, 2022 | Callaway, MD | Acquaintance
Here is an additional comment after my previous signing cut off this comment. Several years ago I was in a local hospital and the nurse attending me said she was originally from Washington, N.C. I mentioned that I had gone to East Carolina and had a roommate from Washington by the name of Jimmy Hodges. She said that he was one of her very favorite teachers. We had great conversation after that. I am sure Jimmy is getting a well deserved reward and I know I shall miss him.
Frederick Mays
March 23, 2022 | Newport News, VA | Friend
Jimmy was my roommate at East Carolina and we had a great relationship. We both enjoyed a similar sense of humor and were forever laughing at each other. These were good days for me. Jimmy was 11 days older than I. Both of us enjoyed classical music and often went to sleep with great music playing. I visited his home in Little Washington on one occasion. He loved his family very much. I am sure Jimmy was a great teacher, knowing his interests and commitment to all that he held dear. I...
Frederick Mays
March 20, 2022 | Newport News, VA | Friend
Jimmy Thad and I taught for many years together at Chocowinity Middle School. He was truly a unique person. We had some really great times working together. He was famous for his love of ECU. Rest In Peace my friend! Sandra Stalls Rhodes
Sancra Rhodes
March 15, 2022
During the years we both taught at Washington High School, we could always count on Jimmy Thad subbing and walking the halls for exercise during his planning period. Always happy and upbeat, WHS and ECU have lost one of their biggest supporters. We're sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
Jeff and Pam Mault
March 14, 2022 | Washington, NC | Friend
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Johanna Milnes
March 14, 2022 | Chocowinity, NC | Friend
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Johanna Milnes
March 14, 2022 | Friend
I remembered him as very kind and a great listener sub teacher at Washington High School. Class of 1986
Rest In Peace Mr. Hodges.
Tracy Belyeu
March 14, 2022 | Goldsboro, NC
I had the privilege of living in Washington NC from December 1970 until November 1978. I was hired to be the Director of Child Mental Health @ Tideland Mental Health Center serving Beaufort, Martin, Tyrrell, Washington & Hyde Counties. Being a native of Wilmington NC & a member of the Jaycees, I transferred my membership to the Washington Jaycees. I met Jimmy Thad Hodges in the Jaycees. He & others were welcoming to a non Washintonian. We worked on many community projects together. He was a...
Carl Miller
March 13, 2022 | Garner, NC | Friend