He was preceded in death by his wife Zenoma Hodges, son, Michael E. Hodges, his parents, two brothers, CJ Hodges, Elmer Hodges, four sisters, Inez, Juanita, Betty and Dorothy Mae.
Edward is survived by his children, Don Hodges of Smithville, Grayson Tilmon and his wife Jeanette of White Oak, daughter-in-law Becky Hodges of Smithville, and sister, Emily McKinney and her husband Bruce of Little Rock.
Visitation will be from 12:00pm to 1:00pm Saturday, November 19, 2011 at Cedar Grove Cemetery with Graveside Military Honors starting at 1:00pm.
Arrangements under the direction of Marrs-Jones Funeral Home, Smithville, TX.