of Bryant, AR
October 16, 1937 - August 31, 2014
Marvin Lee Hodges, 76, of Bryant passed away peacefully August 31, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Black Hawk, MS to Drayton and Grace Hodges.
He was preceded in death by his parents. Remaining to cherish his memory are his wife, Dorothy Castleberry Hodges; sons, Steve (Gayla) Hodges and Gene (Karen) Hodges; and daughter, Pamela Hodges Schock, all of Bryant. Also surviving are his grandchildren: Heather (Glyn) Faulkner of Bryant, Aaron (Lauren) Hodges of Ft. Smith, Lance (Ryan) Hodges of Mabelvale, and Kristen Hodges, Emma Schock, and Samuel Schock all three of Bryant; great-grandchildren: Brad, Jordon, and Zachary Faulkner of Bryant, and Dakota, Mason, and Gwyneth Hodges of Mabelvale; brother, James (Lucy) Hodges of Greenwood, MS; and a host of other family and dear friends.
Marvin had numerous friends over the years and was involved in many organizations. He was of the Methodist faith. He belonged to Eastern Star and Masonic Lodge 574 in Bryant. He was a 33rd degree in the Scottish Rite, York Rite, member of Bendemeer Grotto, former member of Bedouin Unit, Motor Patrol, and served as Recorder of the Scimitar Shrine Center. He was a member of the Royal Order of Jesters Court 12.
Marvin loved his family: he was a great protector! He enjoyed talking about history, watching war documentaries, and discussing or watching anything police-related. In his earlier years, he enjoyed traveling.
After a 29 year career with Xerox, Marvin pursued his passion of law enforcement and served Bryant Police Department and the Saline County Sheriff's Office from which he retired.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, September 4, 2014 in the Roller-Drummond Funeral Home Chapel, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, AR 72209, 501-455-5800. Entombment with Masonic Rites will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Wednesday at the funeral home.
If you would like to honor Marvin with a memorial, please make a donation to a charity that is special to you.
im sorry i didnt know, thankyou for being my friend
My deepest condolences to all of Marvin's family. I worked with Marvin at Xerox for many years and highly respected him as a co-worker, friend and fellow Mason. He always had a good heart and a friendly hello when approached. May he rest in peace with the Good Lord.
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family!!
Thanks for bringing us into Xerox. We had great times camping at the lake on our days off. what a fantastic family you and Dorothy raised. You will always be in our hearts.
I am so sorry
Mrs. Hodges, Steve, Gene, Pam and families. Our prayer for you is that God will wrap you in His loving protective arms and comfort you as only He can..
Love to you all!
Donna
Marvin & I worked together in the 70's, 80's, & '90's within the managerial ranks of Xerox. What great times we shared and we send our condolence to his family in his passing. There will be a day when we all will be together again.
I am very sorry about Marvin's passing. I went to school for s short time with Marvin in Durant.
He was a great young man and all knew, he would do big things later in his life.
Please except my sincere sympathy and prayers
during this time.
What is loved remains in the heart. Marvin will be missed, but now has a life of enternity.
Dear Dorothy, and the families of Steve, Gene and Pam, We send you our love, sympathy and our ongoing prayers that God will grant you peace and comfort. We had some great times with Marvin and all of you. Until ALL of us meet again in our Heavenly Home! Blessings & Hugs, C&J
Marvin was always a good man and Brother! He will surely be missed by all who knew him.
We are so sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
The staff at Richards Honda Yamaha
I worked with Marvin for many years at Xerox. I remember him being such a pleasant person to speak with on the phone. I am so very sorry for you loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Former Xerox Employee
Praying for you all. May Gods peace comfort you.
Many good memories from RBS Winslow and our recent chance to visit with you in Branson. God blessed you and your family. Vern and Joyce Fahrni
Steve,
We did not know your Dad but we sure know he raised an awesome son that we love dearly as a friend. So sorry to hear of your loss and our prayers are lifted up daily for the healing of your heart. Your Dad's legacy is in you and I am sure he is most proud. Love you my brother!
Steve I'm so sorry to here about your loss. My thoughts and prayer are with you and your family.
Very sorry for your loss I really enjoyed working with Marvin when we both were at the Sheriff's Officr together
Marvin Lee, James and I went to school together in Durant, Ms. For a while, we lived across the street from each other. Marvin Lee's Dad worked as a meat cutter in my Dad's grocery store for a while. To go further back, I remember when Mr. Hodges was the ice man who delivered ice all over town. What fond memories!
Please except my sincere sympathy and know of my thoughts and prayers.
Dorothy & Family;
I am so sorry to hear about Marvin but he is with our Lord and he will be always in our hearts. I enjoyed working with him at the Sheriff's office. We go way back lots of memories. I still have a photo of him on my bulliten board at work. He was a good friend and I will never forget him.
Sandy Romeo
I knew Marvin when we both worked at Xerox. I remember when we were in a Xerox class together in Leesburg, Va for 6 weeks and I rode back to Arkansas with him. We drove all night to get home to our families. I will miss you. God bless!
Dorothy I am so sorry for your loss. I have you and your family in my prayers.
Marvin was one of the finest men I have ever known. He mentored and helped a lot of people during our years at Xerox. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to Dorothy and all of Marvin's family.
Sweet Little Sister Dot. I am so sorry for your loss. I am glad he slipped into eternity peacefully. Remember every day that goes by makes it one day closer to the glorious day you will see Jesus and your beloved Marvin in Heaven. I love you, Polly
Bless you all. It is a bittersweet time... rejoicing that he is with our Lord yet missing him all the same. Our deepest condolences in your time of sorrow.
Was sadden to hear of Marvin Lee's passing, I am an old friend of the family from Durant, Ms.
Blessings be with the family as you celebrate the life of your loved one.
Dorothy, Betty and I can not be with you during this sad time. We will continue to pray for you and your family.
Remembering you as a young friend in Durant School System God Bless you and your family
We are thinking of and praying for your family.
Sorry I will not be able to attend; but please tell
James " hello and we are thinking of all of you"
Dale McBride
Our families had some really great times together. The grownups sitting around the table talking and the kids playing. We will miss you, but will always have the memories of those fun times.
Gene & Family. Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I worked with Marvin at Xeorx. He was a wonderful person. My prayers are with you.
an old RBS friend we spent many nights working
togeather in winslow .see you on the other side
Mel
Prayers to the entire Hodges family during this time of loss. We love you very much and know that you can rest in God's hope and peace throughout this process. He alone can comfort and give you rest.
Miss Dorothy and incredible Hodges Family,
We count ourselves blessed and lucky to be a part of the wonderful family that you and Marvin created. We can only hope to leave the same legacy of love, honor, responsibility and duty that you have given your family. God bless you as your adjust to missing this great man. We love you! Jim Bob and Sherrise
Sending Prayers and Thoughts for Pam and family
To the Family of Marvin "May God grant you strength as you go forward. Cherish your Memories, they will bring you Peace!
May God Bless You!
Pauline Hibler
Former Xerox coworker
What a great man. Marvin use to give me advice all the time. Heaven just got a great angel. Rest in Peace. You will be missed.
Steve, Gayla and family,
Our hearts go out to you all as you walk through this difficult time. We know you will miss this wonderful man so much. Please know our prayers are with you for strength and peace.
We love you, Howard and Joy
Good Friend, good Buddy, Thanks for being our RBS controller in the good ole days and service to our country.
See you on the other side,
God Bless, rest in peace.
Ken
It was very much a pleasure to get to work with such a great man. Thank you Capt. Rest in Peace my friend.
Worked with Marvin for eight years during the 70s.
We were all like family, and I am so sorry to hear of his passing. His family is in my prayers.
Becky Batie Thomas
I was proud to know & work with Marvin at Xerox from 1987-2000. He was a good friend . I admired his work ethic & respected him as a man. God Bless you Marvin.
May all my prayers be with the family and friends.
Marvin you were a GREAT friend. You will be missed by many other friends for a long time. Find a good place for us to eat when we next meet.
Steve and Gene my prayers go out to you and family. May peace come over your family an in your hearts.
Our sincerest condolences to the Hodges family.
Love,
Tara and Joe Musgrove
Please accept my heart felt condolences to Marvin's family. I'll always remember Marvin as a great co-worker with Xerox over the years and good personal friend. I'll miss him very much and reminiscing with him about our good times with Xerox.
Jim Roughley
I am sorry to say I never met Mr. Hodges, but he must have been an extraordinary man to raise a daughter such as Pam. You did well, Mr. Hodges. Rest In God's Love.
So sorry for you loss.
Deepest sympathies
Marvin will be missed. I remember him as a family man, great with kids even extra ones that seemed to hang out at the house. He was a good provider and loving person. A man of integrity and of great character. Love and prayers for the family.
My deepest condolences. Sending my love to everyone.
So sorry for your loss . Marvin was a great man.
Love you all