Winfred Raymond Hodges

Winfred Raymond Hodges, 88, of Cabot, loving father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday February 1, 2011. He was born October 18, 1922 in Quitman to the late William and Susan Bettis Hodges, the fifth of nine siblings. Winfred was a member of First Baptist Church of Cabot. He was retired from J.H. Hamlin & Son Lumber Company. He lived a full and independent life up until the Lord called him home. He loved his church and working in his garden. He proudly served his country in WWII in the United States Army during 1942-1946. He retired at the rank of Corporal, 2nd Squadron, 124th Calvary in China-Burma-India. He was awarded two Bronze Star Medals, Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Ribbon, WWII Victory Ribbon, China War Memorial Badge and Cir 166 Hq USF CT APO 879 Ribbon on September 29, 1945. Winfred was preceded in death by his wife Freeda Elizabeth Hall Hodges of 62 years; two sisters, Jewel Pike and Beulah Scruggs; two brothers, Earl and Loy Hodges. He is survived by three children, Ray Hodges (Kay), Vickie Henriksen (Rick) and Philip Hodges (RoseAnn); two sisters, Dean Phillips and Jessie McNair; two brothers, Eldin Hodges and B.L. Hodges; six grandchildren, Scottie, Denise, Nicholas, Shalae, Courtney and Amanda Hodges; and six great-grandchildren. Dad was such a joy to be around and we will miss him dearly. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Monday, February 7, 2011 in the Chapel of Moore's Cabot Funeral Home with interment to follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m., Sunday evening at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Michael Zakrzewski, David Schalchlin, David Slack, Kevin Henriksen, Jackie Hodges and Jimmy Hall. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Cabot (501) 843-5472 or charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Moore's Cabot Funeral Home (501) 843-5816. Please sign the online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.