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A loving and devoted husband, grandfather and friend, William "Bill" Hodges passed away Sunday, January 6, 2013, at the age of 63. Bill was born in Crowley, LA, December 10, 1949 to the late Carolyn Bowsky Hodges and William Henry Hodges, III. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Jeanne Hodges; sons Kenny and wife Danna Hodges, Scott and wife Cristyn Hodges; five grandchildren, Annie, Lucy, and Andrew Hodges and Jackson and Mia Hodges; sister Gerry Sternfels and husband Robert; brother Russell Hodges; uncle Walter Armentor; cousins Renee Chastant and husband Sonny, Gail Johnson and husband Percy; brother-in-law David Carey and wife Cherry; and sister in law Suzanne Garr and husband Floyd. Bill was a veteran of the United States Army and was stationed at Fort Knox, KY, where he met his wife. He then went to work for Commonwealth/Monumental Insurance Company serving as an agent, a manager, and a regional officer before retiring after thirty years of service. Bill will be remembered for his great love of life which included cooking, golf, baseball, hunting, and spending time with family, friends and his grandchildren. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Carolyn and William Hodges, III, and sister, Kay Hodges Aprill. Friends and family are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at St. Aloysius Catholic Church Wednesday, January 9, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. A visitation will be held in the church beginning at 9:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either Hospice of Baton Rouge, 9063 Siegen Lane, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA, 70810 or Baton Rouge General Foundation, 8595 Picardy, Box 410, Baton Rouge, LA 70809.

Published by The Advocate from Jan. 7 to Jan. 8, 2013.
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Jeanne and family,Nancye and I were sorry to here of Bill's passing.I will always remember duck and dove hunting together.I'm looking at a photo of my son Brian and Scot as t-ball Fleas.Bill helped me with alot of life's first,like duck hunting.He will be missed.

Steve & Nancye Baum

January 9, 2013

bill was one of the best and most fun people i ever worked with..jeanne i will never forget our trip to vegas in 1992

renda hebert

January 9, 2013

Jeanne, So sorry to hear of Billy's passing. He was loved and admired by all of his CHS classmates. We will all miss him. You and your family are in our prayers.

Darlene "Bobbie" Guidry

January 9, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss, I remember Bill because of his smile and laughter

Lisa Phelps

January 9, 2013

I was so sorry to hear that Bill had passed away. He was always so kind and gracious in high school and I can see that he had not changed. I will continue to pray for your family. May the God of all comfort shower you with His love and peace at this time.

January 8, 2013

Artie and I are very sorry to hear of the passing of Bill. Please know Jeanne, Kenny and Scott that yall are in our prayers. I know he will be missed greatly by all. Love, Gail and Artie Gabriel

Gail and Artie Gabriel

January 8, 2013

Both Peggy and I send our deepest sympathy. It's really hard to realize he's gone. He was a wonderful person and I have great memories of him all the way back to when we were very young. We pray that God will comfort your hearts. He was loved and will be missed by so many . Bobby & Peggy D'Aquin

Bobby & Peggy D'Aquin

January 8, 2013

Peggy and I are so sorry to hear of Bills passing. Bill was a friend and classmate we'll never forget. Our hearts are filled with special memories and fun times together with Bill. He has lots of friends saying prayers for him and his family.

Ronnie and Peggy LeBeouf

January 8, 2013

I will always remember Bill as a great, friendly man. He will be missed by all.

Rusty Toler CHS 1968

January 8, 2013

What a truly wonderful and kind man Uncle Billy was! I tell everyone he was such "a big teddy bear". We will miss him so much, but he is not suffering any more. Rest in Peace, Uncle Billy. Thanks for all the joy you brought to our lives.

Sue Sternfels Benoit

January 8, 2013

Hodges Family,

Please accept my heart felt sympathy with the passing of Bill. He was always a kind and gracious man. Matt and I send our prayers to you during this difficult time.

Barbara Cody

January 8, 2013

Prayers to the family

Roger Peek

January 8, 2013

Aunt Jeanne, Scott, Kenny, and Family,

My heart breaks at hearing of Uncle Bill's passing. I know it is difficult but always remember, he is no longer suffering and is a better place (reunited with his family). Although I wish we could attend the services, we will keep in our thoughts and prayers your family on Wednesday. Uncle Bill was a wonderful husband, father, "Big", and friend to all. We are here if you need us for anything!

Love always,
Suzanne Garr and Family

January 7, 2013

Bill will always have a special place in my heart for his leadership and friendship he gave me and my family while working for Commonwealth/Monumental Insurance. He will be missed. I will always remember his love for dove hunting.

Anthony Hodges

January 7, 2013

Jeanne, Bill was a wonderful person. I know it's been a long time since Ive seen you, but I want you to know I am thinking of you and your family.

Ann Ziegler

January 7, 2013

We will miss you Bill, your former neighbors Ron and Beth Higgins.

Beth Higgins

January 7, 2013

Bill was a very fine man who will be missed by all,especially his U_Club golfing group.

January 7, 2013

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