Msgt (Ret) Robert Abraham Hodges Jr.

09/01/1951 - 09/12/2021

Obituary For Msgt (Ret) Robert Abraham Hodges Jr.

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.


Services

15
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Visitation

4:00 PM
Nelson's Memorial Mortuary | Warner Robins, GA
501 Elberta Rd.
Warner Robins, GA 31093
16
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Funeral Service

2:00 PM
Nelson's Memorial Mortuary | Warner Robins, GA
501 Elberta Rd.
Warner Robins, GA 31093

Guest Book

My Brother will always be my hero. Im so glad we got to spend your 70th birthday with you, watching you eat that cake an ice cream will always be one of my favorite memories of you. You were a great father, uncle, brother, nephew and cousin to many. we will miss seeing you at family events. But you are now reunited with your love ones that crossed over. No more oxygen, care givers and hospital stays, you are free to take your rest and enjoy paradise, you lived a full life. God gave you what he promised. Wanda Hodges McKinney

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My condolences to the family

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I'm gonna miss you Robert you would always give me a hard time gonna miss that big smile you always had Traci Lewis and family

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Robert was Kirk dropped everything to be with my family when my husband was first diagnosed with cancer in 2011... now they are all in heaven together. Sleep peacefully Robert... Monya

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I remember our days in the 5th MOB at Robins Air Force Base. May the Hodges family find peace during this difficult time.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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