The Graveside Service for Mr. Gene “Roy” Hodges will be held on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 12:00 Noon at Staley Memorial Gardens with Pastor James Lawrence officiating.
Mr. Gene “Roy” Hodges was born in Americus, Georgia on November 4, 1954 to Ms. Inez Hodges and Mr. William Harris. He also had a special mother, Mrs. Mattie Sue Harris. Gene's journey lead him to Atlanta, Georgia where he discovered his passion for driving trucks. He was blessed to be Owner Operator of his truck for 40+ years. Gene was united with his wife Charlene Hodges on March 19, 2006. They were blessed to share twenty-two lovely years together.
Gene “Roy” touched the lives of so many, and was truly blessed! He departed this life on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his mother, two sisters, six brothers, and his granddaughter, Alehas Hodges.
He leaves to celebrate his life, his wife, Charlene Hodges; his children: Drason Hodges (Brittany), DeAndrae Joseph (Seikesha), Shanicka Martin (Eric), Martavius Byars (Baranda), Keyunicka Byars and Gary Childs Jr.; twenty-one grandchildren, one great grandchild; eight brothers: Nathaniel Hodges, William E. Harris (Amelua), Dwight Harris (Sandra), Robert Harvey, Larry Lewis (Bridget), Johnny Lewis, Charles Lewis and Ricky Lewis; four sisters: Jennie Mae Greene (Edward), Pamela Bryant (Willie), Mattie Hodges a special cousin Wylie Holmes; two special friends: George Jones and Demetrius Crawford and a host of other cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
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