Arnold B. "Red" Hodges Jr., 85 of Greensburg, La. Passed away at home on Friday, May 26, 2023 and will be greatly missed. He was born on March 17, 1938 in B.R., La. He was a 1956 graduate of Woodville High School and attended Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Wesson, Ms. He was in the US Air Force, a La. State Trooper, plant worker, retired from the State Fire Marshall's office, and a Sheriff's Deputy in St. Helena Parish. He was a Civil War buff. He loved people and loved helping them. He was a Saints fan from the beginning and he loved to fish. He is survived by his wife Phyllis Sibley Hodges, daughter Susan Elaine Hodges and Betty, son Morris L. Roubique Jr. and wife Dawn. Along with numerous nephews and nieces. Preceded in death by his father A.B. Hodges Sr., mother Agnes Elaine Hodges, brother Robert Edward Hodges and wife Sandy, sister Peggy Thera Hodges, and wives Starla Carol Hodges, and Brenda Trautwein Hodges. The family wishes to express their appreciation for the hospice team and special appreciation to Lynn Cernich and Judy Kelly for all their help. Visitation at Greensburg United Methodist Church from 5:00PM until 10:00PM on Tuesday and from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Services conducted by Rev. Joe Day. Interment Port Hudson National Cemetery, Zachary, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
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Ann Huff
May 29, 2023
Phyllis, my deepest sympathy to you and to Mr Red’s family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
St Helena Parish Sheriff’s Department
May 29, 2023
Our deepest sympathy.
Vince Giaccone
May 29, 2023
Sue, our condolences to you and the Hodges Family. May the moments you shared grant you comfort and peace. We also thank him for his service in the U.S. Air Force in defense of our Nation.
God Bless, Vince and Rhenda
samuel thompson
May 29, 2023
RIP RED.FROM 1 VET TO ANOTHER.
Harriet Gish
May 28, 2023
Sue, what a handsome and accomplished father you were blessed with. Thinking of you and praying for comfort from the Holy Spirit.
James Duplantis
May 28, 2023
So sorry to learn of Dad’s passing, Sue. I pray for the Good Lord to comfort you all at this time. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Jim
Becky Dunaway
May 28, 2023
Susan, so sorry for your loss. Will keep you family in my thoughts and prayers.
Jane Garrison
May 28, 2023
With love and prayers for you.
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