James Richard Hodges, 75, of St. Petersburg, Florida died on Thursday, January 1, 2009 at Edward White Hospital in St. Petersburg. He was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania on September 28, 1932 to the late James and Gertrude Probert Hodges. James was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War, and later was employed by the government as an aerospace equipment specialist.
James is survived by his wife, Gladys, of St. Petersburg; his step-daughter, Gloria N. Leopard, of St. Petersburg; his step-son, Tony W. Leopard, of Hartselle, Alabama; his brother, Robert Hodges , of Derby, Connecticut; and his sister, Betty Copelman, of Willow Street, Pennsylvania.
A memorial service is scheduled for Thursday, January 15, 2009 at 2:15pm from Bay Pines National Cemetery in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Arrangements entrusted to Veterans Funeral Care, 15381 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, Florida 33760.
Jim was a very special guy, a man who participated often in chapel at Bay Pines. We’ll always remember his expressions of “Hallelujah!” and his active participation in the Sunday chapels. I always said, “Jim helps me preach the sermon in chapel!” Will share with the chapel group tomorrow about Jim’s death … and our prayerful thoughts for you, his family.
Dan Hummer
Chaplain
Bay Pines VA Healthcare System
hello, i grewup with jim in scranton;where he was raised by his gdmapa probert for the early years of his life. if at all possible would it be possible to make contact with his wife, brother and sister? any address. emails or phone numbers would be appreciated. thank you very much. david”bob” brush