1924
Jack
2011
Jack Calvin Hodges
November 25, 1924 — June 14, 2011
Jack Calvin Hodges, 86, passed away peacefully in his home in Brownfield, Texas, on June 14, 2011.Funeral services will be held at on June 20, 2011 at 10 A.M. at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel. Followed by internment at McAdoo Cemetery.
He was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, November 25, 1924 to John and Dovie Hodges. He graduated from McAdoo High School in 1942 and then operated the family farm before moving to Brownfield in 1952. He worked as a butcher in Merritt Grocery for many years. He then worked in the transportation department of Brownfield ISD, becoming driver of the Brownfield Cubs activity bus, and for more than two decades hauled hundreds of Brownfield athletes and scholars across the state of Texas.
He married his “sweetie,” Dorothy Faubus Gregory, on July 5, 1984.
Jack was a Christian man who loved giving. Countless many were quick to receive a small loan in times of need. He loved fishing, shelling pecans, old-time country music gatherings, and especially antique automobiles. A member of the Antique Automobile Club of America, he often was seen driving his Model A in various parades and other local events.
He is survived by his wife Dorothy; children Joann (James) Taylor of Decatur, and their children DeeDee, Paul and Crystal; Claud (Sandra) Gregory of Lazbuddie, and their children Todd and Kim; and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three sisters, Stella Barrow, Ila Northam, and Juanita Early; three brothers, Noel, Vollie, and Raymond Hodges; and two half-brothers, Claude and Pete Merritt.
The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
He was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, November 25, 1924 to John and Dovie Hodges. He graduated from McAdoo High School in 1942 and then operated the family farm before moving to Brownfield in 1952. He worked as a butcher in Merritt Grocery for many years. He then worked in the transportation department of Brownfield ISD, becoming driver of the Brownfield Cubs activity bus, and for more than two decades hauled hundreds of Brownfield athletes and scholars across the state of Texas.
He married his “sweetie,” Dorothy Faubus Gregory, on July 5, 1984.
Jack was a Christian man who loved giving. Countless many were quick to receive a small loan in times of need. He loved fishing, shelling pecans, old-time country music gatherings, and especially antique automobiles. A member of the Antique Automobile Club of America, he often was seen driving his Model A in various parades and other local events.
He is survived by his wife Dorothy; children Joann (James) Taylor of Decatur, and their children DeeDee, Paul and Crystal; Claud (Sandra) Gregory of Lazbuddie, and their children Todd and Kim; and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three sisters, Stella Barrow, Ila Northam, and Juanita Early; three brothers, Noel, Vollie, and Raymond Hodges; and two half-brothers, Claude and Pete Merritt.
The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
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