Larry Eugene Hodges

Larry Hodges 80, passed away on March 10, 2022 at Ramsey Village in Des Moines. He was born on August 31, 1941 to Fay and Alice (Neely) Hodges.

Larry was a Navy Veteran who proudly served his country. He enlisted in the United States Navy and was stationed in San Diego and did a Tour of Duty in Japan. He retired from the Union Pacific Railroad after 42 years of service. Larry loved to travel, if he wasn’t working you would most definitely find him on the golf course. Above all else, Larry treasured time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Larry is survived by his children; Larry (Michelle) Hodges II, Phil Hodges, Tracie Hodges and Steven (Kimberly) Hodges; grandchildren, Krisha (Tracee) Halvorson, Bryan (Sharón) Hodges, Samie Greenslit, Tiffanie (Nelly) Hodges, Kris Greenslit and Sean (Rosie) Hodges; 8 great grandchildren and 1 on the way; siblings, Lonnie (Nancy) Hodges and Kathy (Mark) Wells and sister in law, Pam Hodges. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Diane; parents and brother, Kenneth Hodges.

Services will be held on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 12:00 p.m., at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 from 5:00-7:00 p.m., at the funeral home. Burial with Military honors will be rendered at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery, 1 NE 60th Ave., Des Moines, Iowa.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Wounded Warrior Project. Donations may be directed to the website or at 4899 Belfort Road Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256, 1-877-832-6997, in loving memory of Larry.

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