John Manning Hodges

John Manning Hodges, 69, of 1125 Bobby Roberson Road, Williamston, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at University Health System – Beaufort Hospital following a brief battle with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, October 8 at 11 am at Piney Grove Baptist Church with Rev. David Anderson officiating.

John was born November 2, 1941 to the late Sampson and Evie Manning Hodges. He served in the United States Air Force and retired as an inspector with the North Carolina Department of Transportation.

On April 10, 1966, John married Lois Roberson who preceded him death on December 5, 1980. He married Eunice Jackson on August 4, 1991.

John was a longtime member of Piney Grove Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and was an active member of the Adult Men’s Sunday School Class #1 and The Message of Easter until his illness.

In addition to his wife, Eunice, John is survived by his son, John M. Hodges, Jr., his wife Katherine and grandson Taylor, all of Garner; his daughter Sarah Hodges of Bear Grass and her boyfriend, Bobby Stalls; step-son Kent Manning his wife Angela of Jamesville; step-granddaughter Jessica Leggett; step-daughter Wyndi Phillips, her husband Mark and grandsons Collin and Ian, all of Durham. He is also survived by his aunt, Bessie Beacham and husband Johnny Frank of Williamston.

The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6pm to 8pm at the Piney Grove Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.

Flowers are welcomed, however; memorials may be made to the Piney Grove Baptist Church Men’s Class #1, care of Bobby Hardison, 9270 NC Hwy 171, Williamston, NC 27892 or the charity of one’s choice.