Jerry Dell Hodges Sr.

Jerry Dell Hodges Sr. 83 of Cleveland Tx passed away peacefully in his home on January 1st 2025. Jerry was born April 9th, 1941 in Conroe Tx to Dellie and Lila Hodges. He had 2 older sisters LaNell and Dorothy. At 17 he married the love of his life Elizabeth Joyce Hodges. They had 3 sons Jerry, James, and Jeffrey. He had many jobs throughout his life. He was an electrician, roofer, heavy machine operator, farmer, even mop maker. He was also a Baptist preacher. His faith in the Lord was strong. With all the jobs he had, he had just as many hobbies. He loved to fish, hunt, garden, woodwork, even make moonshine. He had a need for speed, racing motorcycles when he was young, then racing sprint cars later in life. But his favorite way to spend time was with his family and friends. He had numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. Although there were so many he made sure each of them had their own special relationship with him.

He is survived by his sister, Dorothy Dodson. Son, Jerry Hodges Jr and wife Patricia Hodges. Daughter in law Belinda Hodges. Daughter in law Colleen Fitzgerald. Grandchildren, Jerri Lynn Rose, Jeffrey Hodges Jr, James Hodges Jr and wife Kaylee Hodges, Betty Hodges, Joyce Hodges, Christopher Hodges and wife Kaylee Hodges, Dale Hodges, Stephen Hodges and wife Katrina Hodges, Joseph Hodges and wife Laura Hodges, and Terry Hodges. Many great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his mother and father, sister LaNell Williamson. Wife Joyce Hodges. Sons James Hodges Sr and Jeffrey Hodges Sr. Great grandchildren Dylan Hodges and Jolene Hodges.