Marion Paul Hodges

M. Paul "Bud" Hodges, age 81, of Wichita, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. Paul was born February 3, 1940 in Urbana, Missouri, the son of Oscar and Vida Hodges. The family moved to Wichita and Paul attended North High School. He joined the U.S. Navy and served four years traveling the world. He was honorably discharged. He then moved to Palmdale, California with his wife, Patricia, and their son Bryan was born. They retired in California and moved to Henderson, Nevada. Paul was an avid gambler and made many friends at the casino. In June of 2018, Paul moved back to Wichita to be closer to family and enjoyed many get togethers with his siblings and extended family.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents; wife; son; and siblings, Glen Hodges and Margaret Turner.

Survivors include: grandsons, Jacob and Troy Hodges; siblings, Gene and wife, Wanda, Hodges, Mary Wilmott, Martha Kanalakous, Sue Huffman, Evelyn and husband, Dan, Strong, Connie and husband, Shane, Davis, Jim Hodges; and multitudes of nieces and nephews.

Paul loved his family and had a special relationship with his niece and nephew, Michele and Andy Azzarito.

Per Paul's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services or memorial will occur.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ResthavenMortuary-Cemetery.com for the Hodges family.