Service Details
His Homegoing Service will be held, in the funeral home on Saturday, June 10th, at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor John Thomas officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service starting at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park.
U.S. “Ted” Hodges, 83, of Racine, completed his earthly journey, on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. He was born in Houston, Mississippi on September 17, 1939, the son of the late Muldrow and Mora (nee: Hill) Hodges.
Mr. Hodges had been employed by the J.I. Case Co. and by Racine Transit. He was a member of Starlight Outreach Ministry, under the leadership of Pastor John Thomas. He was an avid fisherman and hunter; he also gave back to his community with Big Brothers and other civic organizations.
Surviving are his children, Harry Griffis of Springfield, IL, Gwen Hodges of Racine, Rodney Hodges of Waipahu, HI, and Mary (Larry) Mack of Augusta, GA; daughter-in-law, Vivian Hodges of Augusta, GA, granddaughters: Kimberly Griffis, Daisy Griffis, Tamara Griffis, Toccara Jacobs, and Tiarra Hodges-Myers; grandsons: Antoine Wilson, Antonio Hodges, and Romello Mason; twenty five great grandchildren; brothers-in-law: Samuel Matthews of Rolling Fork, MS and Thomas Brinker of Springfield, IL; special nephew Marraco Hodges of Orlando, FL; former wife: Tina Hodges of Racine; special and dedicated friend Sandra Korzilius; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Hodges was preceded in death by his brothers: James (Essie) Spicy, M.L. Hodges, Mallie Pulliam, and John Wesley (Alma Grace) Pulliam; sisters: Olivia Baldwin, Lucy (John) Sherrod, Willie Mae Brinker, Callie Hodges, Carrie Matthews, and Debra Hodges-West.
TARA LOMACK says
You will be greatly missed Hodges
Angela Boutwell says
Saddened to hear this new, heaven has gain an Angel♥️
Shayla Harper says
My condolences and prayers to the family!
AB says
Hodges was a man that always had a smile on his face, everyday I came into work at the City Bus Company..
Truly miss that Smile
Glenda Gordon says
With Deepest Sympathy,
My heart reaches out to yours with Love, sympathy, and caring. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Delander Rodgers says
Ted you will be missed!
Mary Lushon Mack says
Rest in peace Dad,
We love you
The family
renee mayer says
God Bless Ted and his family
he became a big brother to my son,
and we could not have asked for a better person to be in his life
Renee Mayer
son
Curtis L. Mc Neal Jr,
Anonymous says
Sorry for your loss he will be missed my prayers go out too the family
Stacey Moore & Family says
Condolences to theHodges family .
Denise Freeman says
To Gwen and the Hodges Family:
I was truly saddened to hear of Mr. Ted’s passing. Over the last 2 years I have come to love Mr. Ted like family. He always had a smile I will never forget. I will certainly miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I thank God for bringing him into my life. Rest in peace Mr. Ted.
Cynthia White and Family says
My deepest prayers and condolences goes to my dearest friends The Hodges family at this time of bereavement 🙏. R.I.P Mr. U S Ted Hodges
Talia Bean says
Sending my deepest condolences and sympathy to Gwen and the Hodges Family. Rest Peacefully U S
James Poplawski says
Deepest Sympathy on your loss.
Jim ‘DOC’ Poplawski, Chairman, UAW Local 180 Retirees
WILLIE HODGES says
CONDOLENCES TO HODGES FAMILY, PRAYING FOR STRENGTH. KEEP TRUSTING IN LORD.
Reverend David R. Green says
Deepest condolences to the Hodges family. When our love one’s make their transition, it leaves a void. However the love and legacy of them remains. Uplifting you in prayer..
Patricia Spence says
Prayers go out to the Hodges family love you and stay strong
Mary Hodges-Mack says
Missing you
Nick Ambrosini says
I worked with US for 29 years at Taylor enterprises.
I truly great person! I am very proud to of known him!!