Floyd Gene Hodges

August 18, 1940 - February 4, 2016

Floyd Gene Hodges, 75, of Heber Springs, departed this life Thursday, February 4, 2016. He was born August 18, 1940 in Newark, a son of the late Ernest and Virness ( Carpenter) Hodges. On June 24, 1959 he married Carolyn (Bullard) Hodges and together they had four children. Gene served in the Army from 1960 to 1963. For 31 years , Gene worked as a Boiler Maker and was president of the Local 263 Boiler Makers. He was a member of the Church of Church in Heber. Gene also sold insurance as a supplementary income. He enjoyed fishing, loved hummingbirds , ducks, and watching old westerns. He was big fan of Gene Autry and Elvis. More than anything, Gene loved his family and was very fond of his grandchildren. He had many, many friends and will be greatly missed. Gene is survived by his wife, Carolyn (Bullard) Hodges; one son, Floyd Gene Hodges II of Searcy; three daughters, Laura Jeanne Smith of Mountain Home, Julia Diann Roddy and husband Buddy of Searcy, and Belinda A. Sharp of Searcy; one brother, Ernest Hodges Jr. of Newark; one sister, Ann Ward of Jonesboro; nine grandchildren, Jillian Treadway, Dustin Roddy, Logan Treadway, Brian Roddy, Jacqueline Duvall and husband Jacob, Lindsay Roddy, Jordan Smith, Samantha Sharp, and Fischer Hodges; two great grandchildren, Sawyer Treadway and Tucker Treadway; several nieces, nephews, family members and friends. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Edward Hodges, Billy Joe Hodges, and Kenneth Hodges; and his parents. Visitation will be held Saturday, February 6, 2016 from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M. at Olyphant Church of Christ with Services beginning at 11:00 A.M. with Bro. Llano Robinson officiating. Interment to follow at Coffeyville Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Bradford Memorial Funeral Home of Bradford, Arkansas. www.bradfordmemorial.com