Connie Ray Hodgeson

Connie Ray Hodgeson, age 95, native of Galvez, Louisiana and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Connie was a graduate of Istrouma High School class of 1948. He met the love of his life, Anna, when they were just 16. Connie and Anna spent 63 happily married years together. Both were active members of Woodlawn Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Free Masons. He was an avid golfer up until the age of 92. 

Connie was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, who served during the Korean War. He achieved the rank of Sergeant and was awarded the Korean Service Medal with two bronze stars, as well as a United Nations Service Medal. During his service he joined a USO band with his fellow Airmen. 

Connie was musically talented from a young age. He often enjoyed singing songs and playing guitar with his brothers. Connie was always sharing his love of music and playing instruments with friends and family. 

He is survived by his son, Keith Hodgeson; grandchildren, Claire Ellen Ripoll and husband Charles Henry Ripoll II, Conner Even Hodgeson, and Brianna Rae Hodgeson; great-grandchildren, Henry Joseph Ripoll III and Charlotte Mae Ripoll. 

Connie was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Mae Alleman Hodgeson; parents, Lihue Simon Hodgeson and Marie Leonne Bourgeois; sisters, Margie Diez, Pearlie Hale, Helen Fields, Lois Donaldson, and Eva Horace Doiron; and brothers, Lihue Hodgeson Jr., and Calvin Hodgeson. 

Family and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway in Baton Rouge. A Visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory. 

In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to St. Judes Children’s Hospital, Shriners Hospital, or Mercy Ships. 

Family and Friends may sign the online guest book or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.