Jack L. Hodges

Jack Lee Hodges, 86, of Little River, SC, originally of Cross Lanes, WV, beloved son, husband, father, grandfather and friend passed quietly, at home after a long illness, on October 23, 2017.

Jack was a true American patriot his entire life and served honorably in the United States Army First Armored Division at Fort Hood, Texas as a Tank Gunnery Sargent Drill Instructor. He was a Member and Deacon of the First Baptist Church of Little River. Jack was also a life member of the American Legion of Nitro, WV. He owned and operated the FasChek Supermarket for 25+ years until he retired to Myrtle Beach, SC.

Jack is survived by his best friend and adored wife of 60 years, Janet Reynolds Hodges; son James Lee Hodges, daughter-in-law, Shelly Marsh Hodges; daughter Lisa Hodges Smith; granddaughter Eliza MacCorkle Perez and husband Robert William Perez II; granddaughter Mekell Lea Welcome; and great grandchildren, Alexandra Marie Kapp, Robert James Perez, Lexi Sienna Perez; sisters Mary Louise Hodges Hastings, Mrs. JoAnn Lane; as well as many loved cousins, family and friends.

In lieu of flowers please make donations in honor of Jack to his favorite church, First Baptist Church of Little River, P.O. Box 185, Little River, SC 29566.

A Celebration of Jack Hodges Life will be Saturday, the 28th of October at 1:00 in the afternoon at First Baptist Church of Little River located at 4261 Oak Street, Little River, SC 29566.

A guestbook is available at www.leefhandcrematory.com.

Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family.