Obituaries: Tom Hodges, 1944, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: June 29, 1944 Winn Parish Enterprise

"Uncle" Tom Hodges' Funeral Held at Zion

Funeral services for Mr. Tom Hodges, better known throughout his community as
"Uncle" Tom, were held at eleven o'clock Monday morning, June 26th at the Zion
Baptist Church.  Rev. C. R. McCartney conducted the services, assisted by
members of the Georgetown Masonic Lodge, who paid tribute to one of their best
loved members.

The deceased was born in 1865 in Claiborne Parish where he lived until grown. 
One of his first jobs was that of a street car driver in Shreveport during the
days when the cars were pulled by horses.  He resided in Shreveport for eight
years and later spent two years in Texas as a farmer, after which he settled
in Winn Parish.  Until the past few years when his health failed, Uncle Tom
was one of the leading farmers in his community, a true friend to neighbors,
and people for miles around his home.

On April 19, 1900, he married Miss Emma Maxwell, and together they reared a
large family, taking part in community life.  He was a member of the Baptist
Church since young manhood and a member of the Masonic Lodge for many years.

Surviving the deceased is his wife, "Aunt" Emma, and eight children.  They
are, Miss Ida Hodges, Rochelle; Mrs. Pinkie Madden, who resided with her
parents since her father's illness; Mrs. Voorhies Gauthier, Bunkie; Miss
Geraldine Hodges, Houston, Texas; MissInez Hodges, Washington, D. C., the
latter coming by plane to attend her father's funeral; Dave Hodges, Conroe,
Texas; Ray Hodges, Beulah; Jimmie Hodges, in the armed services stationed
somewhere in England.

One brother, Mr. Will Hodges, Shelbyville, Texas, also survives the deceased
and seven grandchildren: Imogene, Charles Ray, Melba Lee, Joyce Lynn, and a
baby Hodges of Beulah; Linda and Bootsy Gauthier of Bunkie.

Relatives attending the funeral from out of state were Mr. and Mrs. Will
Hodges of Shelbyville, Texas and Dick Blackstock of Center, Texas.

Uncle Tom was loved by all who knew him and will long be remembered by people
of his community.