MSgt. Robert Abraham Hodges Jr. affectionately known as “Brother” was born September 1st, 1951 to the late Elder Robert A. and Mary Lee Hodges Sr. He was the second born of his three siblings and the oldest son to his parents. Brother received his formal education in Jacksonville, FL and was a proud 1969 graduate of William Marion Raines High School. Upon graduation, Brother entered the military branch of the United States Air Forces and served his country for 20 years. While serving, he was stationed in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. After retiring from the Air Forces as MSgt. he went on to work for the Delta Airline and retired after 10+ years. Brother had the privilege of becoming a proud member of the Prince Hall Freemasonry. Brother loved his family very much and would travel near or far just to spend time with them. Preceding him in death are his parents, Elder Robert and Mother Mary Hodges and younger brother, Otis C. Hodges Sr. All his maternal aunts and uncles except for two aunts, as well as his paternal aunts and uncles. On September 12th, 2021, Brother's soul entered eternal rest. Leaving to cherish his memories are his wife, Dianne. Four children, Jermaine of Jacksonville, FL, Shawn, Kenya (Marlon) and Mazona (Alykhan) of Warner Robins, GA, Alicia Jackson of Atlanta, GA and Anthony Leggett of Warner Robins, GA. His 16 grandchildren, Yoel McClean, Zayin, Nayim, Noah, Eli, Tyanah, Yamina, Ty’Neta, Yamiyn, Dae’lea, Aria, Yaeli, Kailyna, Kalaylah, Maliah, and Nova. Two sisters, Diane Thomas and Wanda McKinney (Kenneth) both of Jacksonville, FL. Sister-in-Law, Pamela Hodges of Jacksonville, FL. Two auntie, Johnnie Ethel Myers of St. Marys, GA and Aggie Mae President (Nathaniel) of Folkston, GA and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.