Homer Gillespie Hodges

Homer Gillespie Hodges, formerly of Eden, NC died on Monday July 9, 2011 at his residence in Clinton, NC. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday July 28, 2011 at Fair Funeral Home Chapel with family receiving friends from 10:30 til 11 am. Born September 7, 1929 in Spray, NC (Eden) , he was the son of the late E. Beverly and Lenora Gillespie Hodges. Mr. Hodges was a graduate of Leaksville High School in the class of 1947, the first class to have 12 grades. He was veteran of the Korean War and was last employed at Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton,NC. Preceding him in death along with his parents was a brother, Douglas Hodges. Surviving are his sister; Belva Jean Hodges Dozier and husband, Bill of Stoneville, NC, sister in law; Linda Hodges of Madison, niece; Michelle Tuttle and husband Kevin of Stoneville, NC, nephew Gregory Dozier of Durham, niece; Lisa Barnette and husband David of Summerfield, NC. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorials may be given to the charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com