Francis A. Hodges

Francis A. Hodges, 87, of Fredericksburg went home to be with Jesus, our Lord and Savior, on March 29, 2021 at Mary Washington Hospital.

He was born in Williamsburg, WV on April 9, 1933 to William and Dollie Hodges.

Survivors include his son, Wayne C. Hodges of Manassas; daughter Debra H. Strong of Fredericksburg; granddaughter Lisa Gardner of Reston; and grandson Brian Strong of Fredericksburg; sister Nancy Bennett of North Carolina; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and in-laws. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Joyce H. Hodges in 2014. In addition to his parents and wife, he was also preceded in death by brothers Walter Hodges, Calvin Hodges; sisters Geneva Craun, Alice Hemp, Verna Huffman, Geraldine Tutwiler, and Eva Stephenson.

A private interment will take place in Keezletown Cemetery at a later date.