William John Hodgson Jr.

William (Reds) John Hodgson, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, Jan 22, 2020 at The Crossings Assisted Living Home in League City, TX at the age of 90. He was born on Aug 4, 1929 in Chester, PA to Ellen McGlynn Hodgson and William John Hodgson, Sr. He graduated from Chester High School in 1947. Afterward, he served in the U. S. Merchant Marines for two years, followed by five years in the U. S. Navy, training on the battleship U.S.S. Missouri and aircraft carrier U.S.S. Kearsarge. He then served as a Draftsman Petty Officer 2nd Class at the Philadelphia Naval Receiving Center and later at Naval Amphibious Base – Little Creek at Virginia Beach, VA. After his honorable discharge from the Navy, he earned a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State University. He began his career at American Viscose, then started a decades-long career with the Enjay Company, which was later renamed Exxon Chemical. In this role he developed many new plastic technologies and was awarded fifteen U. S., French and Canadian patents in the field of plastic extrusion and forming and served as an engineering and plant manager at locations in Minersville, PA; Lake Zurich, IL.; and Baytown, TX. He was a devoted husband to his wife of over forty years, Dorothy Susan Malick, the love of his life.

A great lover of life, Reds was an avid golfer who played every chance he got with many close friends. He traveled the world and encouraged his family to do the same. One of his greatest joys was preparing large delicious meals for his family and many friends.

Reds was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy and by his brothers John Hodgson and Richard Hodgson.

He is survived by his sisters, Eileen Caba of Santa Barbara, CA and Sister Anne Hodgson of Owen Mills, MD; daughter Corinne (Robert) Semaan of Stafford, TX; son William (Karen) Hodgson of Magnolia, TX; daughters Anne (Stephen Hester) Hodgson of Houston, TX; Mary (James) Geiger of Schuylkill Haven, PA; daughter Susan (Franky) Hodgson-Dauw of Overijse, Belgium; Judith Hodgson of Irwin, PA, and son Edward Hodgson of Big Canoe, GA. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, Robert Semaan, Sarah (Geiger) Fees, James Geiger, William Geiger, Laura Hester, Raven Hodgson, Nicholas Dauw and Christopher Dauw, great-grand daughter Abigail Fees and many nieces and nephews.

A service is being held at the Earthman Funeral Home in 3919 Garth Rd, Baytown TX at 2:00 PM on February 1, 2020.