Roy A. Hodges, 91, passed away on February 15, 2024, in Tigard, OR. He was born on June 10, 1932, in Cotton Valley, Louisiana. Roy was a retired Lt. Colonel from the US Air Force and Air National Guard. He had a university degree in Aeronautical Engineering from San Jose State University. Roy had a successful career at FMC Corporation where he worked as a Pilot, Designer, and Rail Salesman.
Roy was known for his love of woodworking and Morgan cars. He was a devoted husband to his late wife Anne E. Montgomery for 51 years. Roy is survived by his son Howard A. Hodges and daughter-in-law Steffanie Hodges, as well as his daughter Beckie Burnill and son-in-law Tim Burnill. He is also survived by his grandsons Ben (wife Ilona) and James, and great granddaughters Rae and Kay. Roy was preceded in death by his wife Anne and his parents Alexander Willie and Billie G. (Seward) Hodges.
A Graveside Service with Full Military Honors will be held at Willamette National Cemetery on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at 3:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association at https://diabetes.org.
